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Giving the gift of homemade treats is one of those pleasures of gift giving. From-scratch treats showcase our care for others and are a great way to showcase our care of others. While we all have our tried and true favorites, these ten treats below are some you might not find in your personal box or binder of recipes! They’re approachable to make and yield wonderful results.

Mamie Eisenhower Fudge

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Mamie Eisenhower was a self-proclaimed not-cook. When she first married her husband Dwight, he had to do most of the cooking as she could only make two things – mayonnaise and fudge. Here, this Mamie Eisenhower Fudge is a treat worth sharing! The base is a decadent combination of chocolate, butter, marshmallow crème, sugar, walnuts, and evaporated milk. This recipe makes a big batch of fudge, perfect to give to several people. The fudge is tender, and the chocolate and walnuts cut through the sweetness of the sugar and marshmallow crème. To get the recipe, click the link here.

Copycat See’s Bordeaux Truffles

A big box of the famous San Francisco candy company, See’s, is always a delightful sight to see. If you can’t order in time, then try this recipe for Copycat See’s Bordeaux Truffles. An espresso and brown sugar truffle filling is coated in chocolate and chocolate sprinkles. The smooth, silky outer coating houses delightful vintage-y fudge-like filling on the inside. If you want to make these candies, then click the link here.

Butter Pecan Fudge

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Fudge is one of those things that is prominent in the candy store display. Huge blocks in a variety of flavors ready to be sliced and served. It’d be normal to see something like this Butter Pecan Fudge. Here, a caramel base is made on the stovetop and mixed with loads of chopped pecans. As it firms up, it is shaped into a log, cooled, and sliced. To get the recipe and step-by-step instructions, click the link here!

Brazilian Brigadeiros

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Get ready for a chocolaty treat with this recipe for Brazilian Brigaderios. Butter, condensed milk, and cocoa powder are cooked on the stove until thickened. They’re then rolled into balls and coated with chocolate sprinkles. The taste is creamy and smooth, and the sprinkles add the perfect amount of contrast. Curious about the recipe? Then click the link here!

Homemade Salt Water Taffy

If you want to give the gift of nostalgia, then try out this recipe for Homemade Salt Water Taffy. A few simple ingredients come together on the stovetop to create a delightful candy with that classic seaside candy shop taste texture we all remember! If you want to make the recipe, click the link here!

Sugar Cookie Truffles

When you want sugar cookies but don’t want the hassle of rolling and cutting out each and every cookie, turn to these Sugar Cookie Truffles. A few simple store-bought cookies pair with cream cheese to make a decadent truffle filling. The truffles then get coated in white chocolate for a luxurious taste of the holiday season. Curious about the recipe? Then click the link here.

Meringue Walnuts

A colonial holiday treat, like these Meringue Walnuts, is the perfect treat to have out for guests! A light and fluffy meringue is tossed with walnuts and then transferred onto a sheet coated with melted butter. The candies then get baked in the oven until golden, making for a candied nut with a texture you don’t come across in your normal array of candies. Get the recipe by clicking the link here.

Grandma’s Christmas Candy

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This Grandma’s Christmas Candy is a wonderful Christmas memory packed into one bite! A nougaty base is mixed with seasonally cheery red and green gumdrops and then pressed into the pan. Once it rests for a bit, the nougat gets cut into tiny squares and ready to devour. If you want to make these delightful treats yourself, then click the link here!

Romanian Chocolate

If you want a sweet treat that’s the perfect portable treat, then look no further than this recipe for Romanian Chocolate. At first glance, it may look like fudge, but its stove-top boiling process removes all of the grittiness from the candy, making for a delightfully smooth nougat-like texture. The chocolate flavor is deep and is complimented by the nutty almonds that are folded into the candy. To get the details for making this chocolate, click the link here!

Homemade Crunch Bars

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Homemade Crunch Bars are one of those candies you want to eat bite after bite. While you can take a trip to your nearest candy aisle, this homemade version is the perfect treat to not just indulge for yourself, but also a great quick treat to make as a gift. This four-ingredient marvel comes together in a flash, the hardest part of the recipe is to wait for the bars to set up! Get the ingredient list and detailed instructions by clicking the link here.

Amish Zebra Cashew Clusters

If you need a quick food gift in a pinch, these Amish Zebra Cashew Clusters are a surefire win! Salted roasted cashews are mixed with white chocolate, dolloped onto a parchment-lined tray, and then drizzled with milk chocolate. To bring more of a holiday edge to these clusters, swap the milk chocolate drizzle for red and green colored white chocolate. To make the clusters, click the link for the recipe here!