by Cate Wells

Truffles courtesy Baked Salwa

Truffles courtesy Baked Salwa

Stop stressing over who’s been naughty or nice and start focusing on your gift list (even if your ex was borderline at one point—that’s one less present to wrap). Just in case you still have holiday shopping to do, consider a project that is satisfyingly sweet: making your own gifts at home. (I still have a family get-together for January 2nd!)

A baking friend, Salwa, was inspired to give everyone truffles made from scratch this year. So, here’s a little more chocolate before the new year’s resolution kicks in. Her packaging is the perfect complement to these rich truffles. Check out these amazing flavors:

  • Ancho chile and cinnamon coated in sugar crystals
  • Jack Daniels coated in pecans
  • Cardamom and coffee coated in almonds
  • Peppermint coated in crushed candy cane

You can read all about her adventures in cocoa at Baked Salwa.