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Sweet Gifts Light on Your Budget

Nothing shows your appreciation more to family or friends than to give fresh, home baked treats – all made with C&H® Sugar. Here are some great tips and ideas from C&H® Sugar for adding special touches when giving your baked goods.


Keep the Oven On to Save Big this Season
Why spend money for bakery bought cookies when you can easily make your own at a fraction of the cost? By baking your holiday treats with C&H® Sugar, not only can you guarantee that they will taste delicious, but you will be sure to stay on Santa's “Nice List” for your thoughtfulness!

Here’s a quick look at how much extra 'dough' you will save by baking homemade cookies with C&H® Sugar versus ready-made refrigerated dough or buying them at the place with fancy twine to wrap up the box:

Keep the Dough in Your Pocket*

Type of Cookie

Homemade Cookies

Ready-made Cookie Dough

Bakery

Pecan Chocolate Chip

48 cookies -  $4.04 ($1.01/doz)

24 cookies - $2.89 ($1.44/doz)

14 cookies -  $4.99 ($4.27/doz)

Sugar Cookies

84 cookies - $6.44
($.93/doz)

24 cookies - $2.89 ($1.44/doz)

14 cookies -  $4.99 ($4.27/doz)

Peanut Butter Cookies

60 cookies - $2.60 ($.50/doz)

24 Cookies - $2.89 ($1.44/doz)

14 cookies -  $4.99 ($4.27/doz)

*All costs are approximate and can vary by region.


Holiday Gift
Home baked goods are the perfect gift for those people on your list that already have everything! Go on and bake the traditional holiday cookies, then give them a festive touch with:
  • A glittering ornament will add sparkle to their tree.
  • A CD of holiday music sets a festive mood.
  • Mistletoe, pine cones or fresh snips off a holly or evergreen bush give off a wonderful seasonal fragrance.
  • Cinnamon sticks are a delicious way to add a subtle holiday flavor to their favorite hot beverage.
  • Festive ribbon adds the finishing touch.
  • Most importantly, don’t forget to include your recipe so they too can bake and share with friends.
Check out our Holiday Party for lots of fun decorating and festive party ideas at C&H’s Family Fun. You can even print out your own personalized invitations, name tags and lots more!

Try one of our many Holiday Cookie Recipes.


A Muffin Basket
Express your gratitude with a pretty basket put together as a Thank You or Hostess gift. But don’t stop with the muffins.
  • Dress up your basket with a set of cheerful cloth napkins.
  • Include small jars of jams, jellies or lemon curd.
  • A box of herbal tea makes a perfect muffin companion.
  • Let your friend create a relaxing mood by adding an unscented votive candle in a pretty holder.
Try our recipe for Orange Ginger Muffins


Cookies for a Couple
Celebrate an engagement, marriage or anniversary with all the essentials for a couple’s quiet time.
  • Fill two white ceramic tea cups or breakfast mugs with a cellophane wrapped stack of favorite cookies.
  • Add a bag of freshly ground coffee for them to enjoy.
  • Include a CD of romantic jazzy music.
  • Surprise the happy couple by adding a gift certificate for a restaurant, the movies or a local play.
Try C&H® Sugar's recipe for Cut-out Shortbread Cookies


Get Well
Warm bread, muffins or cookies are always a kind gesture to a friend experiencing not so sunny days. Help them de-stress with a delicious home baked treat and a few of these comforting items:
  • Add a collection of soothing herbal teas.
  • A decorative box of tissues is always welcome.
  • A cooling eye mask is just the thing for tired eyes, or heat-pack for aching muscles.
  • Tuck in a journal along with a pretty pen to jot down thoughts and ideas.
  • A good book will help to while away the hours.
Try our recipe for Banana Nut Bread or Gingerbread Cookies


Brownies, Blondie’s, Bars, Oh My!
Bake batches of three (or more) kinds of bar-shaped treats, then mix them up and place in tins to give away. Give them out in appreciation to teachers, neighbors, dependable service providers or for your co-workers birthdays.

Try our recipes for Chocolate Kissed Peanut Butter Cookies, Nutty Peanut Butter Brownies or Pecan Bars


Think Outside the Basket
Baskets are always an easy, attractive and recyclable container for your baked treats. But why not try some of these other inspirational ideas to hold your homemade desserts:
  • Decorative ceramic bowls
  • An empty planter
  • A casserole dish
  • A mixing bowl along with a wooden spoon
  • Vintage tins found at flea markets and antique shops
  • A ceramic loaf pan
  • A serving platter
  • A bed tray
  • A small fruit crate
  • Hat boxes
Did you say you “Don’t Bake!”
That's no excuse for not making a clever homemade gift. Sugar is a natural exfoliant that is not only sweet for your taste buds, but something your skin will love too! Make one of C&H® Sugar's sweet and soothing Sugar Body Scrubs for holiday gifts that are sure to dazzle the spa lovers on your list.

C&H® Sugar is Holiday Party Central!
C&H® Sugar has lots of festive holiday party ideas. We have low-cost, clever ideas for decorating, delicious party recipes and other party fun. Whether you are a crafty person or not, we’ll help to make sure your holiday gatherings are full of magic and merriment for all.


With the help of C&H® Sugar, your holidays can only get sweeter!



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