I made less baskets than I originally intended, since I could barely find enough time to even make dinner for our family in the midst of packing and looking for a new place to live in Mississippi. 🙂 It was hard to narrow down the list of recipients, but we limited it to nine. (I know I missed somebody. If it's you, please please please don't be offended!) 🙂 I didn't send any in the mail, and just kept it to local friends.
Here is what I included, and how many batches I needed to make in order to fill nine baskets:
Pizzelle (2 batches)
Peanut Butter Fudge (2 batches)
Dangerous Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (2 batches)
Homemade Vanilla Extract (2 batches)
Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa, with mini marshmallows (1 batch)
It was really fun making these baskets. There were a few items I intended to include but did not have enough time to bake up. I'm already excited for next year when I know I won't be in the middle of moving across country, and can at least double the size of the recipient list. That is, if I'm able to make any friends in Mississippi! 😉
Cindy says
My family makes gift baskets for friends/neighbors every Christmas. I was so excited to see your photo. It is a beautiful basket. I am going to add the Vanilla to this years basket. Thank you for the idea and where to purchase the bottles and such.
Nikki says
Thanks, Cindy! Glad it was helpful for you. 🙂
Theresa says
Nikki,
welcome to MS. I am in North MS. sorry SO Cal. your loss is our gain. Enjoy your stay.
Nikki says
haha! Thanks, Theresa! We're not there yet. One more week! 🙂
Pam says
Love the gift baskets! I'm always looking for ideas for my wonderful neighbors and friends. Welcome to the Jackson area!
Brittney Saulters says
Love these gift baskets! 🙂 Too cute! Where in Mississippi are you moving?
Nikki says
Thanks, Brittney! We're moving to the Jackson area. 🙂
ms Ellie says
You'll love MS! I know because I was raised there. 🙂
Krystal @ {Mrs. Regueiro's Plate} says
These local friends have awesome gift baskets!!!!!! I've been wanting a pizzelle maker, too. I'm going to hate that you are living SoCal soooo soon, but so happy for you guys at the same time. I know you'll be making new friends FAST because you are super sweet and awesome!!
Nikki says
Krystal! I really wish we could've gotten together before leaving. 🙁 Sad to go, but excited to start our new journey!
sweetsugarbelle says
I wish I was a local friend too. I am getting EXTREMELY envious of your local friends by now, LOL!
sue says
I have made 2 batches of the pizzelles already and have given them as gifts and ate a few myself. They are so good with hot cocoa or hot tea.
Cookbook Queen says
Those are GORGEOUS!! Love the pizelles. Wish i was a local friend!!
Ty says
Your friends are really lucky! Everything looks good. 🙂
I wish I had a pizelle maker. I so badly want to try them out.