When you have more than a few people on your holiday shopping list [1], you need a better solution than hitting the mall hard and filling cart after cart with stocking stuffers [2]. 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 [3] 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
Get the recipe: dulce de leche shortbread thumbprint cookies [7]
Thin and Chewy Dates and Rum Cookies
Get the recipe: thin and chewy dates and rum cookies [8]
Camaféu de Nozes
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Mexican Mocha Crinkle Cookies
Get the recipe: Mexican mocha crinkle cookies [10]
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
Get the recipe: churro cream puffs [15]
Buñuelos Mexicanos
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Polvorones
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Merengues
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Matcha Mexican Wedding Cookies
Get the recipe: matcha Mexican wedding cookies [19]
Dulce-de-Leche-Filled Churro Sticks
Get the recipe: dulce-de-leche-filled churro sticks [20]
Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies
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Walnut Spiced Rum Balls
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Eggnog Dulce de Leche Fudge Swirls
Get the recipe: eggnog dulce de leche fudge swirls [23]
Peppermint Kahlúa Oreo Cookie Balls
Get the recipe: peppermint Kahlúa Oreo cookie balls [24]
Arroz con Leche Marshmallow Treats
Get the recipe: arroz con leche marshmallow treats [25]
Mexican Sweet Buns
Get the recipe: Mexican sweet buns [26]