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Here are 9 of the best gift baskets for Christmas that aren’t just fruit and crackers

Here are 9 of the best gift baskets for Christmas that aren’t just fruit and crackers

As great as gift baskets are, it’s a shame we often gift them to people we don’t know that well, like neighbors and bosses. Gift baskets should be considered a great gift for anyone! If you’re struggling to shop for a loved one, consider these gift baskets for Christmas this year.

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Remember, we’re not talking about boring fruit baskets. These baskets have charcuterie, chocolates, cookies and even brunch. You can make a gift basket feel more personal by giving your friend or family member one filled with their favorite treats (ones they’ll actually eat).

Check out some of the best gift baskets from Harry & David, Knack, Goldbelly and more to show you care this holiday season.

Harry & David is like the holy grail for gift baskets and boxes. This deluxe set includes apples, pears, Moose Munch, a selection of cured meats and cheeses, crackers, snack mix, truffles and more. It’s everything you need to get a party started or to celebrate the holiday season. Yes, you also have the option to add wine if you want to take it to the next level.

$130 at Harry & David

Oprah named Eastern Standard Provisions’ soft pretzels and Belgian waffles on her famous Favorite Things List several times. Yes, they really are that good, and when was the last time you had a soft pretzel? Send a loved one this small pack of Wheelhouse Signature Soft Pretzels, a bag of One-Timer Soft Pretzel Bites, a small jar of Maui Onion Mustard and classic pretzel salt for topping.

$29 at Eastern Standard Provisions

Help your loved one plan the perfect pasta night. This Bertagni gift basket from Williams Sonoma includes three different types of pasta: Ricotta a spinach grandi tondi (ravioli), four cheese Italian tortellini and sweet butternut squash ravioli. Plus, it comes with a tomato and basil pasta sauce, a porcini mushroom pasta sauce and Pecorino Romano cheese.

$100 at Williams Sonoma

Chocolate is usually welcome, especially when it’s combined with caramel. This holiday gift basket includes five chocolate caramel apples, chocolate-covered pretzel rods, peppermint bark, chocolate-caramel candies and caramel chews. Williams Sonoma sells a few smaller versions of this gift basket for less on its site if you think this one is too much.

$170 at Williams Sonoma

Breakfast people love their breakfast. This set includes a 16-ounce stoneware mug, Stumptown’s Hair Bender Ground Coffee, Finding Home Farms, Apple Cinnamon Pancake & Waffle Mix, and Woodinville Whiskey Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. It’s everything they need to make apple cinnamon pancakes on a chilly winter morning.

$78 at Knack

DAVIDsTEA knows how to do the holidays. This kit features five flavors: Jingle Bell Chai Tea, Glitter & Gold Tea, Forever Frosty Tea, Dark Chocolate Orange Tea and Organic Cream of Earl Grey Tea. Each bag contains 50 grams of loose-leaf tea, making about 15 to 20 cups.

$39 at DAVIDsTEA

These unique cookies look like fries, and they’re a gift your loved one will never forget. The Chicago-based cookie company ships its famous treats nationwide via Goldbelly, where you can choose one flavor or an assortment of flavors like chocolate chip, cinnamon spice, cookies and cream, confetti and more.

$110 at Goldbelly

Send a gift basket with delicious treats that give back. Packed with Purpose’s Spread Some Cheer Gift Box includes sweet and savory popcorn, white chocolate Oreo bark, coffee toffee and more. Plus, purchasing it supports women-owned businesses, ovarian cancer research, employment for individuals with developmental disabilities and more.

$48 at Packed with Purpose

Formun & Mason is a high-end department store in London known for its food-filled hampers (gift baskets). Even the baskets themselves are a status symbol. Williams Sonoma sells them here in the States, so you can taste some of the best English treats without booking a flight. This one includes some of the brand’s best sellers, including classic Hot English Mustard, Picadilly Picalilli, Afternoon Blend tea, shortbread cookies, smoked nuts and more.

$310 at Williams Sonoma

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