These gift-worthy treats are sure to put a smile on someone’s face.

Thanks to sweetened condensed milk, this candy couldn’t be easier to make.

For individualized gifts, pair with a Christmas-themed mug.

Homemade Turtles

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Cheese Straws

you might’t go wrong with these crunchy, cheesy bites.

Anyone would be glad to have cheese straws around to snack on throughout the season.

The recipe comes from our February 1986 issue.

Southern Living Foolproof Fudge on a platter ready to serve

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These pecan-studded shortbread cookies are perfect for Christmas.

Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

This New Orleans classic is quite the special Christmas candy to bestow upon others.

Just don’t make them on a rainy day!

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Plus, it’s a very forgiving recipe.

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

These decadent little delights are a cross between bourbon balls and chocolate truffles.

For added flair, use festive muffin wrappers.

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Everyone will ask for the recipe.

No matter what you choose, it’ll be delicious.

Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

Resolve to think beyond a ho-hum box of chocolates for a food gift.

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Southern Chowchow

Head on a canning adventure with this Southern condiment that goes with many holiday dishes.

Pack it up in glass jar, and you’re set with food gifts!

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

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Hot Honey Recipe

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Salted Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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buttermilk pecan pralines

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Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

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Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe

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blueberry muffins

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Millionaire Candy

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Christmas-Morning Coffee Cake

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Chowchow

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Classic Hoppin' John

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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

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