22 Desserts That Belong in Mason Jars and Under a Christmas Tree
When you have more than a few people on your holiday shopping list, you need a better solution than hitting the mall hard and filling cart after cart with stocking stuffers. How about a few homemade treats, beautifully placed inside mason jars decorated with ribbons and tags?
These delicious Latin baked goods show that you put effort and thought into crafting a present, but save you more than a few bucks — shh, no one has to know! Keep reading for the perfect recipes to give your neighbor, fitness instructor, favorite barista, and even your co-workers, then check out 100-plus gift ideas for everyone else on your list.
Polvorones de Limón
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Snowballs
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Dulce de Leche Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
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Thin and Chewy Dates and Rum Cookies
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Camaféu de Nozes
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Mexican Mocha Crinkle Cookies
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Palmeras
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Alfajores
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Brigadeiros
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge
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Churro Cream Puffs
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Buñuelos Mexicanos
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Polvorones
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Merengues
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Matcha Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Dulce-de-Leche-Filled Churro Sticks
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Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
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Walnut Spiced Rum Balls
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Eggnog Dulce de Leche Fudge Swirls
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Peppermint Kahlúa Oreo Cookie Balls
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Arroz con Leche Marshmallow Treats
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Mexican Sweet Buns
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