- Because it’s easy to give someone an amazing basket and Christmas is a great time to do it!
Do you make Christmas baskets? The best part about them is you can use and decorate any basket, add whatever you like and personalize each and every detail if you really want to!
Cookie Basket
Of course, a cookie basket at Christmas time is an absolute classic. Bake some traditional Christmas cookies like peanut butter kisses, chocolate chip cookies with green and red sprinkles or even classic fudge. If you’re too lazy for any of that, go buy a bunch of your favorites and bag them up to share!
Fruit, Nuts, and Chocolates Basket
Apples, oranges and even pears are great for a basket! Grab some of the shelled nuts like peanuts and walnuts. The shapes are big and look hearty and it’s so fun to experience cracking them yourself. Add a nutcracker and either some full chocolate bars or a bunch of minis.
Mac and Cheese Basket
This could be super fun and personalized for the mac and cheese lover in your life. Pair an amazing shaped pasta and maybe a classic elbow, with a few different cheeses. You could add a bottle of red wine and some crackers for wine and cheese while the macaroni and cheese comes together. Would you give friends these Christmas baskets?
Caramel Apple Basket
If there’s a better summer fair snack turned fall snack that bleeds into the Christmas season, I don’t know what it is. Caramel apples are easy, delicious and you can add so many delicious toppings to them as well. Whether it’s traditional peanuts, red and green sprinkle because you know, Christmas, or even a cut up Snickers bar, this gift is a win.
Fire Basket
For the fire lover in your life, this is such a cute idea. Whether it’s a fire pit or a fireplace, add some fun kindling to the basket along with some matches and maybe even a small stack of newspapers. You could buy or find some larger pieces as well and they will have a warm and inviting fire in no time. This is one of the best ideas for Christmas baskets.
Charcuterie Basket
There is nothing better than a huge snack board, also known as a charcuterie board so why not turn it into a basket? Grab some of your favorite crackers, a delicious spread or jam, a couple different sausages and cheeses and even some dried fruit. You could add literally anything you want to so keep that in mind and personalize away!
Chocolate-Covered Basket
This could be the easiest idea on the Christmas baskets list and you can dip almost anything in chocolate. Long pretzel rods dipped in either dark or white chocolate and sprinkled with sprinkles or even diced nuts are so good. Do some fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries or pieces of pineapple. You could also gift coconut oil and chocolate chips included in your chocolate-covered basket so they could repeat the process for themselves when they craved this sweet treat again.
Cooking Basket
Fill a basket with some spatulas, ladles, measuring spoons and cups and maybe even an amazing cooking oil. If you’re a cook yourself, add some personal recipes for an individual touch. Even things like a zester or small baking tins would be loved by a baker you know.
BBQ Basket
There are so many amazing BBQ’s out there and it’s fun to try a lot. Grab a great basket and fill it with some tasty BBQs! From Kansas City sweet BBQ to Carolina mustard BBQ, spicy to sweet and everything in between there are all kinds of tasty BBQ sauces to try. Add a cheddar biscuit mix and another snack or side and your gift will be so appreciated.
These are some pretty great ideas for Christmas baskets. Let me know if you’re going to give out some Christmas baskets in the comments!