Edible Christmas Gifts for the Holiday Hostess

By Wesley Shaw
May 05, 2017
Credit: A Beautiful Mess
Any good Southern guest knows better than to show up to a gathering empty-handed. But, any great guest knows that edible gifts (quite literally) take the cake every time. Giving Christmas treats for gifts is always a good idea—especially since the way to any Southerner’s heart is through their stomach. Seasoned party-goers know that batch-made homemade goods can often save the day when cocktail parties seem to appear out of thin air. Before opting to gift yet another last-minute bottle of wine, we have a couple of more festive gift ideas that will guarantee another invitation next year. (Warning: You might want to make enough of these to keep some for yourself!) This holiday season, keep these edible Christmas gifts in mind to give a proper “thank-you” to your gracious hostess.
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Gourmet Toasted Cookie Dough

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Homemade Limoncello

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No-Bake Baguettes

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Homemade Pepper Jelly

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Herb Honey

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Monthly Macaron Subscription

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Treat a hostess to this subscription from Dana’s Bakery straight from NYC.

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The Bush Twins Talk Etiquette, Elbows, and the Perfect Hostess Gift

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Homemade Cookie Butter

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Dinner in a Jar

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Rosemary Olive Oil

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Homemade Granola

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Sand Art Brownie Mix

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