As the holiday season approaches, those of us who are already planning ahead are starting to assemble our Christmas shopping lists. While the simplicity of shopping online or visiting our preferred stores for loved ones may seem like the more practical (and undoubtedly easier) choice, there's a special joy in receiving the gift of a sweet, surprising edible treat to illuminate Christmas morning. That's why we're showcasing 20 of our top Christmas baking gifts, which are not only just as wonderful but might even surpass the charm of a traditional present.

Brown Butter Caramel Apples

 

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Cherry Pie

 

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Sticky Ginger Cake

 

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Chestnut Pavlova

 

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Sticky Date Pudding

 

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Christmas popcorn

 

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Mini Christmas Puddings

 

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Pecan Pie Truffles

 

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Raspberry Rugelach

 

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

 

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Santa Cheesecake

 

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Gingerbread Cookies

 

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Caramilk Christmas Crack

 

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Chocolate Truffles

 

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Christmas Cheesecake

 

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Mince Pies

 

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Chocolate Sponge Cake

 

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Miso and Lime Poundcake with Fig Jam

 

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Blood Orange and Cinnamon Butter

 

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Pear and Pecan Pie

 

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In the instance baking isn't up your alley, you can find an extensive list of gifts for all your nearest and dearest, with out Christmas gift ideas, for a myriad of gift guides of just about everything one could give.

If you're after something more targeted, you can check out our guides for Christmas gifts for dads, or for mums, or for your sister. If you're in need of inspiration for a significant other, you could try our gift guides for her, for him, for a girlfriend or a boyfriend. Perhaps you're looking to splurge, in which case, take a look at our luxury Christmas gift guide, or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum, and need to find some steals for under $100, in which case, we have you covered. There isn't anything we haven't thought of this Christmas at RUSSH.