McCormick Finishing Sugars Holiday Gift Inspiration
Elevate homemade treats into dazzling holiday gifts using McCormick Finishing Sugars. These vibrant, sparkling sugars add festive color and texture with minimal effort.
Simple & Impactful Gift Ideas:
- Festive Cookie Jars: Layer dry ingredients for sugar or gingerbread cookies in a clear jar. Alternate colors like Red, Green, and Holiday Blend sugars between flour mixtures for a stunning visual. Top generously with Gold or Silver sugar. Attach the recipe card with mixing/baking instructions.
- Hot Chocolate Spoons or Mugs: Coat the rims of mugs or stir spoons with melted chocolate or candy coating, then dip immediately into Holiday Blend, Red, or Green sugar. Package with gourmet hot chocolate mix.
- Sparkling Chocolate Bark: Melt chocolate, spread thinly on parchment, and immediately sprinkle heavily with Red, Green, Gold, Silver, and Holiday Blend sugars before it sets. Break into pieces and package in cellophane bags.
- Glittering Pretzel Rods: Dip pretzel rods halfway into melted white chocolate or candy coating. While wet, roll them in or sprinkle generously with Gold, Silver, or Holiday Blend sugar. Add sprinkles for extra flair.
- Quick Dusted Shortbread: Bake classic shortbread cookies. Brush warm cookies lightly with simple syrup, honey, or melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with Holiday Blend or Gold sugar.
Create Complete Treat Kits:
Assemble kits for recipients to finish decorating themselves.
- Brownie or Blondie Kit: Package baked, undecorated brownies/blondies with small containers of different Finishing Sugars (e.g., Red, Green, Gold). Include instructions to dust or sprinkle the sugars on top before serving.
- Fudge Finishing Kit: Give plain chocolate or vanilla fudge squares with small bags of Finishing Sugars. Recipients can roll the edges of fudge pieces or sprinkle the tops.
- Dipped Fruit Decorating Kit: Provide dried fruit like apricots or pineapple rings. Include melted chocolate or coating for dipping and bowls of different Finishing Sugars for rolling.
Presentation Tips:
- Use clear boxes, cellophane bags, or jars to showcase the sparkling sugars.
- Tie with festive ribbons matching the sugar colors (red, green, gold).
- Include a small tag listing the sugar colors/varieties used or suggested pairings.
- Add recipe cards for the treats featured.
McCormick Finishing Sugars transform simple sweets into impressive, gift-worthy holiday delights through their sparkling color and festive touch.
