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In the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, we've gathered a selection of delightful recipes and crafts that will help you create your own unique gift hampers. From scrumptious treats to eco-friendly packaging, there's something for everyone on this list.

Gingerbread Fudge and White Chocolate Truffles

For a sweet start, why not try your hand at making gingerbread fudge or white chocolate truffles? Both recipes can be found here. The gingerbread fudge is a festive twist on a classic recipe, while the white chocolate truffles, though a bit more challenging, are sure to impress.

Salted Peanut and Caramel Pretzels

For a savoury option, salted peanut and caramel pretzels are a perfect choice. The ingredients include 20g of peanuts, 50g of plain pretzels, 150g of caster sugar, 150g of golden syrup, and 100g of butter. Follow the recipe here to create these mouth-watering treats.

Roasted Cinnamon Almonds

A simple and healthy snack, roasted cinnamon almonds are a great addition to any hamper. You can find the recipe here. Don't forget to bake the almonds until they're golden for the best flavour!

Body Butter and Bath Bombs

For a more personal touch, consider making homemade body butter or bath bombs. To make body butter, heat coconut oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter together until they melt, then mix with fragrances like sweet almond, vitamin E, and peppermint essential oil. You can find a guide for body butter here.

Citric acid, baking soda, shea butter, essential oils, and shaped muffin tins are needed to make bath bombs. Follow this guide here to create these relaxing treats.

Eco-Friendly Packaging

To be more environmentally friendly, try making your own small Christmassy paper bags to place your pretzels, fudge, or almonds in. You can also package the cooled almonds in pretty bags with bows, or wrap the fudge in a clear bag with red and green ribbon.

For a more sustainable hamper, consider using reusable or biodegradable wrapping paper. You can find a guide for wrapping gifts here.

Sea Salt Water Biscuits

Lastly, sea salt water biscuits are a simple yet delicious addition to your hamper. The ingredients include butter, baking soda, plain flour, and sea salt. Follow the recipe here to create these moreish treats.

By following these recipes and crafts, you'll be well on your way to creating the perfect holiday gift hampers. Happy crafting!