Cupcakes and Cashmere

Sweet Surrender

December 13th, 2011

In addition to infusing your own alcohol, here are a few sweet ideas (from some of my favorite dessert posts) that are perfect for a little holiday cheer. Just make sure to package them up in ornate tins, pretty boxes, or wrapped in cellophane with a bow. In my opinion, they’re not only the best gifts to make, but to receive as well!

{English Toffee}

{Peppermint Marshmallows}

{Chocolate Truffles – just make sure to use seasonally colored sprinkles!}

{Fleur de Sel Caramels}

{Chocolate-covered Honeycomb}

{Sugar Cookies}

http://cestlavieophelia.blogspot.com/ Ophelia
Looks so good!
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http://beautyfollower.blogspot.com/ Beauty Follower
Love the combination of orange and chocolate in any desert!
http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie
My mom has a thing for homemade truffles, and since I’m flat-broke (love college), I thought of your truffle post RIGHT away when I was brainstorming Christmas gifts! She’s going to love them — thanks for the inspiration, Emily!
xo Josie
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http://www.mrsrogero.blogspot.com Nastassja Petersen
I’m going to try some of these this week!
Thanks for sharing.
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http://www.absurdlypeculiar.blogspot.com allison
love the honeycombs !!!
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http://www.lilieslattesandlace.com Kendall
I literally want to make them all!
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http://i-dabble.blogspot.com Cara
You make the most beautiful treats! I want to try making everything!
http://meatyissues.wordpress.com/ Abby
Just a heads up, the oil found in orange peel is indigestible to humans, so best to give that one a miss!
http://forefrontfashion.com forefrontfash
screw fashion emily! open a bakery!
http://seewhatlindseyloves.blogspot.com Lindsey
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/candied-orange-recipe/index.html
Try this recipe for your orange peel – it also works really well with grapefruit!
http://reallyrisa.wordpress.com/ Risa
So creative and pretty, and perfect for gifts!
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http://treatyoself-gradstudents.blogspot.com/ Meg
Can’t wait to try some of these treats!
http://theprettyfactor.blogspot.com Erica
Those look delish! And I agree -they make perfect gifts!
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http://lapetitegigi.blogspot.com La Petite Gigi
I made peppermint bark for my coworkers this week and they turned out great! I have to try the chocolate dipped honeycomb – love the stickiness of it! Obsession.
xoxo,
La Petite Gigi
http://melissasantiques.blogspot.com melissa’s antiques
I didn’t know what to get for some people on my list… some of these will be great!
http://www.maggiemadegoods.blogspot.com/ maggiemadegoods
i’ve made the orange peels. So good!!
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http://blushbowsandbangles.blogspot.com blush, bows, and bangles
Such a great selection of sweet treats to give as gifts. Love the look of the chocolate covered orange peels– I had never thought of that before!
takeachicpill
chocolate and orange is one of the best combinations in my opinion! and the sugar cookies really make you feel like xmas is here:)
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http://itsthelittle-things.blogspot.com cassie
i love chocolate covered orange peels. what a great idea!
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http://www.busyworkingmama.com BusyWorkingMama
The caramels look amazing!
http://coconutcomfort.blogspot.com/ Zeynep
I had also posted recently about some cool deserts, i love the holiday season and talking about deserts

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http://www.etsy.com/shop/prelovedapparel Alyssa
Ahhh! I’m trying to stay away from sweets! These look so good, I especially love the peppermint marshmallows. :]
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http://beagleandbear.blogspot.com Kelly
Thanks for the ideas! I’m low on cash this year so gifts in yummy treat form were my plan!
http://thelionthewitchandmywardrobe.blogspot.com Bronwyn
These all look so delish!
Lauryn
I plan on making the oranges with chocolate for my blog : ]
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http://lapetitechemise.blogspot.com/ Domitille
Oh my god i’m so hungry.
http://gydagunn@blogspot.com Gyda
Yummy.
Love this post.
Love your blog.
http://www.callme-jo.blogspot.com Joana Caldeira
Omg! Mouth watering right here!
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http://www.honeysting.blogspot.com Natalie
Seeing all of these treats in a row makes my mouth water!
Allison
you should make gingerbread men!
Jose
Maybe tell your photographer to stop shooting everything at F2.8?
Neele
Made the toffee and the chocolate covered orange peels this last week and they were both a HUGE hit! Thanks!!
http://fromtheletters.blogspot.com Fran
everything looks so good! such a yummy post!
http://www.miuu-me.blogspot.com Miu
Are the Chocolate-covered orange peels for eating?
http://www.heyprettything.com Carolyn
you are the perfect entertainer/hostess! everything you make looks professional..
http://thedistrict1107.blogspot.com Allix
Wow, those choco-covered orange peels look delish! Love that combo.
http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/ marla
So many beautiful treats. Love the orange peels.
http://findthatgiftforhim.com Sheila
The peppermint marshmallows and the chocolate truffles are my favorites!