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It’s party season! Seems, for me, every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas I’m attending some sort of holiday party. Wherever I go, I like to bring a small homemade gift for the host. <\/p>\n

“I have bought cashew butter at the grocery store, but do not like the price for the amount you receive,” explains Cathie Valentine<\/a> (Graniteville, SC<\/a>). “I decided to try making my own.”<\/p>\n

Rich, smooth, salty and sweet, Cathy’s Honey Cashew Butter (Plain or Crunchy)<\/a> is divine. It’s so easy to make at home with a high-speed blender or a food processor. It would be delicious on a slice of toasted bread, served with some fruit or smeared on a graham cracker. Enjoy it however you’d eat peanut butter. It makes two half pint jars – give one as a gift and save one for yourself.<\/p>\n

Barbara Oseland’s<\/a> (Two Harbors, MN<\/a>) Chocolate Pecan Coffee Fudge<\/a> is the easiest and creamiest fudge I have ever made. Dianne Joyner<\/a> (Suffolk, VA<\/a>) made this recipe and loved it too. “I wish I could give this more [than five] stars,” jokes Dianne. “The taste and ease of preparation is fantastic!”<\/p>\n

The addition of espresso powder adds a richer flavor to the chocolate and is what sets this apart from other fudge. If you don’t love nuts, leave them out. This recipe will be just as good nut-free.<\/p>\n

If you have leftover espresso powder from the fudge, make a cup and enjoy Annamaria Settanni McDonald’s<\/a> (Brooklyn, OH<\/a>) Chocolate Mint Biscotti<\/a>. They’re perfect to dip into coffee. This divine biscotti is full of chocolate flavor and has just enough of the refreshing mint flavor to give them a holiday flair. <\/p>\n

“This is the basic chocolate biscotti recipe that I have that is so full of chocolate flavor, only this variation add a touch of mint to make it more decadent,” shares Annamaria. I love that the actual biscotti dough has chocolate\/mint flavor and there are the chocolate chips and Andes candies to give an extra punch of flavor. So delicious.<\/p>\n

Party mix satisfies everyone’s sweet tooth. A favorite is Amber Franks’<\/a> (Savannah, TN<\/a>) White Chocolate Party Mix<\/a>. “This recipe is perfect for sharing,” says Amber. “I usually make this with the addition of red M&M’s for the holidays.”<\/p>\n

The white chocolate that coats everything is sweet and a nice contrast to the salty pretzels and peanuts. I loved Amber’s suggestion of adding M&M’s. The chocolate is a tasty and festive addition. <\/p>\n

Joey Wolf<\/a> (Oquawka, IL)<\/a>uses extra candy canes to create her Peppermint Marshmallows<\/a>. They’re a fabulous gift idea. “This makes a nice gift when combined with nice cocoa mix or packets and a cute cup,” suggests Joey. <\/p>\n

The marshmallows and peppermint melt into the cocoa adding an extra pop of flavor. Just make sure the candy canes are crushed really fine or you may have a problem with them sticking. I suggest not giving them all away, though. These would be fun on Christmas morning with the family. <\/p>\n

During the holidays, pecan pies are a very popular dessert. Camille McClendon<\/a> (Houston, TX<\/a>) turned all the flavors of a pecan pie into Pecan Pie Balls<\/a>. “The yummiest part of a pecan pie with a little kick,” reveals Camille.<\/p>\n

They seriously taste like bite-sized pecan pies. They’re great for the host to snack on while making last minute preparations. In the Test Kitchen, these were a huge hit. There is bourbon in these little goodies. If you don’t like the taste of alcohol, you can easily substitute an extract (like rum or vanilla) and a little water. <\/p>\n

We all know how much goes into planning a party. Sometimes a small gift is just what a frantic host needs to put a smile on their face. If you give them any of these recipes, you’ll get a big smile (and probably a hug too). Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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