12 Delicious DIY Gifts For Mother’s Day

By Jenn Segal

Jewelry and spa days are lovely, but another way to show the moms in your life how much you love and appreciate them is with a delicious homemade gift. From truffles to biscotti, these treats are made with your hands and come from the heart. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms out there!

Baileys Chocolate Truffles

Rich, creamy, and intensely bittersweet, these truffles are pure, all-encompassing chocolate bliss.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor, this lemony pound cake makes a wonderful brunch or anytime cake.
Biscotti

These are everything you want biscotti to be: buttery, lightly sweet, crunchy, and delicious any time of day.
Chocolate Kisses (Baci di Cioccolato)

Give mom chocolate kisses! These bite-sized cookies sandwiched with a dollop of chocolate ganache.
Union Square Cafe Bar Nuts

Sweet, salty, and spicy, these nuts are perfect to serve with cocktails or just for snacking.
Granola

This homemade granola boasts huge crunchy clusters, perfect for snacking or spooning over lightly sweetened Greek yogurt.
Banana Nut Muffins

Lightly sweetened with honey, these fluffy banana nut muffins are a delicious way to use up overripe bananas.
Candied Pecans

Candied pecans are wonderful on their own or sprinkled over salads, and the best part is that they take just 15 minutes to make!
Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Rolled in coarse sugar, these sophisticated pecan shortbread cookies are long on buttery, nutty flavor.
Blueberry Scones

These blueberry scones are melt-in-your-mouth tender and topped with a tart and sweet lemon glaze.
Linzer Cookies

Nutty, buttery and filled with jam, Linzer cookies are one of the prettiest cookies around. A heart cut-out for the centers would be perfect for Mother’s Day.
Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe

This 15-minute chocolate walnut fudge from Cook’s Illustrated is delicious and foolproof – and you don’t need strong arms or a burly assistant to stir it.