Wrap It Up
/Impress everyone on your list — from teachers to neighbors to coworkers — with these tips to create pretty packages for your homemade goodies.
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Use tea towels or scrap fabric to create a unique — and functional — ribbon.
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If you aren’t able to deliver your gifts immediately, wrap the entire box in plastic wrap to preserve the freshness of your treats.
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Not only are simple, flat ribbons a modern approach, they are also better for stacking. Add the cinnamon stick as you deliver your gifts for the best stackability.
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Add a festive tag with the recipe name and reheating instructions. Save time by printing on pre-cut templates. Download those shown here at halfandhalfmag.com/tags.
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Parchment squares and oversized cupcake liners play double-duty in creating an oil barrier, as well as adding layers and texture for an elegant presentation.
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Fresh rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus and cinnamon sticks add an aromatic embellishment and dry beautifully.
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Place tags off-center for a stylish twist.
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Coated, food-safe bags prevent leaking and help the crackers stay fresh. A wide variety of options are available online.
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Use neutral colors for a more sophisticated and on-trend look.
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Collect and repurpose food jars throughout the year for an economical gift vessel. Remove labels and any glue residue with hot soapy water, alcohol or an adhesive remover.
Maple Cinnamon Rolls with Whiskey buttercream
Popping open an aluminum can of cinnamon rolls is a tradition that often begins by drawing straws for who has to slowly peel off the paper with intense anticipation. And while seeing someone jump when the dough eventually spills out of its container is enough entertainment to last the morning, it doesn’t outweigh fresh, homemade cinnamon rolls.
Pillowy dough and caramelized sugar melded together and blanketed in frosting is tough to beat. Add a splash of whiskey and you’ll be selling these on Etsy. If you can resist from eating all of them, bake in disposable pans to gift partial batches, or surprise a friend with a single roll.
A recipe you’ll love just as much as your Keto friends. Snack by the handful, top a salad, or mix with pretzels and popcorn to keep all your Keto friends away. (Because who says this can’t just be a gift for yourself?)
Rosemary & white Cheddar Crackers
Cheese crackers aren’t just after-school snacks anymore. This grown-up version makes its debut with fresh rosemary and sharp white cheddar cheese blitzed into homemade pie dough. Crispy on the bottom with flaky layers, this cracker is perfect for snacking on its own or topping tomato soup — and of course, gifting.