NBR: Signature recipe?

MrsHughesNC

Do you have a signature item you make around the holidays? My baking efforts in recent years have been mediocre. I want to figure out something that's super yummy that I can make every year for gifts to friends & neighbors, etc that is like my signature item that I make every year.

If you have something you love, and care to share the recipe for, I'd love to hear about it! TIA!

ECUGirl2004

I haven't done these in a year, but these were my signature holiday gift for coworkers.

 Applesauce cake in a jar: https://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,186,157185-226205,00.html

Pumpkin Spice cake in a jar: https://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/christmas/gifts/pumpkinsp.htm

I always put a little note in the bags that tells the recipient that they are welcome to keep the jar if they will use it.  If not, please return it to me so I can use it again.  Most people return the jars to me, so I don't have to go & buy jars every year. 

I usually put one of each type of cake in a bag, so each person got 2 different cakes. 

surfnsandbride

I make pecan squares and cracker candy it seems like once a week during the holidays!  I'll email you the recipes when I get home! 

jenn&tim05

Its not really for parties or anything but our cmas morning tradition is Quiche (any kind really) and mimosas! We normally down 2 bottles

AngelPack

Mine is a 7 layer very old timey apple stack cake that my grandmother taught me how to make.  It takes hours and I was SO tired doing it last year when I was pregnant.  I wouldn't recommend it unless you like slaving over food

My point in posting though was to say that this year I think I am going to make the Pioneer Woman Apple Dumplings for my grandmother's house since she still makes the cake for that party.  Those are so yummy!

ETA: Yeah so I missed the word gift in your original post.  Just ignore me

ECUGirl2004

Oh, and my mom makes pound cake and gives it away each year.  Hers is amazing and people are always excited about getting it.    She usually gives a half a pound cake to neighbors.  I have no idea how many she makes during the holidays, but it must be a lot!  If you want her recipe, shoot me an email and I'll snag it for you.

Bensbride2006

I've been making the same Dark Chocolate Espresso Truffles for 6 years now as gifts for friends and extended family.  They are easier than you think and so decadent you can get by with giving a few to each person.

https://jenniskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/01/real-christmas-gift.html

My stepmom always makes Oatmeal Cakes to give away...it's sort of a coffee cake for breakfast.  I bet she makes 40-50 each Christmas.  It's so fun when people start expecting these food gifts from you.

 

AngelPack

Here is a relevant post.  I made mini banana nut breads and gave them out.  I got the dishes from Micheals for $1 each and wrapped them in cellophane and tied a ribbon.  I can give you that recipe if you want.  Everyone loved them and said how moist they were and I gave out the recipe to lots of people.

Actually, here is a picture.

jckelly916

Candy Cane Truffles.... SO yummy and easy! They also look very pretty and they look way more difficult than they are

I go to Michael's and get the boxes (that look like Chinese take out containers) and put a cute tag/bow.

These can be made in huge batches and are great out of the freezer!

crescentmoon99

I have made these chocolate candy cane cookies a few times, and they are sooo good and look so pretty!