Exchanging gifts are a part of Christmas tradition and giving out baked delicacies during the festive season surpasses all other gifts. But, how do you decide on the best Christmas baking gifts to give this season? The selection of baked goodies is enormous and you will be literally spoilt for choices when you resort to Christmas baking in order to gift your family and friends. Let us now take a look at few of the most delectable items that can be created by putting aside a few hours for Christmas baking this year.

Chocolate-Nut Clusters - One of the easiest and most nutritious items  that can be created easily during Christmas baking are the delicious nut encrusted chocolate clusters. While it is inexpensive to use peanuts using other varieties like cashews or almonds give an interesting variation.

Brownies - A firm favorite from times immemorial. Every family seems to have their own recipe of  brownies which are tried out with much enthusiasm while trying out the Christmas baking ritual. Adding a few teaspoonfuls of Rum or Wine within the batter convert it into one of the best Christmas baking gifts to give your friends.

Cookies  - The commonest and the most loved baked item that is exchanged during Christmas! Cookies serve as an ideal gift for families and you can get your kids to join in the Christmas baking session and watch their young faces glow with happiness on being asked to decorate the cookies themselves.

Truffles - Chocolatey Truffles prepared with care during Christmas baking can be a coveted gift as well. However, it is best to hand this special baked dessert to those who are close to you.

Fudge - Fudges in a variety of flavors both salty as well as sweet serve as excellent gifts. Preparing a few exotic varieties like the walnut fudge or the marshmallow crème fudge or even one with peanut butter gives a nice creative edge to the fudges so painstakingly made during the Christmas baking season.

Bundt Cake - These cakes are perfect as Christmas baking gifts on account of the fact that they need very little adornment. Bundt Cakes in every kind of flavors imaginable can please your recipient no end.

The number of Christmas baking gifts that you can exchange with your family and friends is inextinguishable. You can also discover unique food items yourself while trying out Christmas baking this year.  Merry Christmas & Bon Appetit!  

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