Holiday presents are about bringing smiles and joy. You know what holiday presents are not about? Blowing your budget on an overly lavish and expensive gift. Now, maybe our dollar doesn’t go quite as far as it used to, but you can still find plenty of quality gifts for under $50. These Christmas gift baskets and other delightful gifts will thrill your loved ones and your wallet. Time to spread the joy!
Christmas Tree Cheesecakes
Forget about visions of sugar plums. These Christmas Tree Cheesecakes are straight out of a dream. This delectable and delightful gift comes with nine Christmas tree-shaped, dark chocolate-covered, New York-style (I mean, come on, is there really another other style worth eating?) cheesecakes. They’re rich and indulgent. And did we say they’re New York style? Fuhgettaboutit. $39.99
Royal Riviera Pears
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the name Harry & David? Award-winning wine? Sure! Charcuterie? Absolutely! Gourmet gift baskets? Well, duh. But what about the one product that got this Southern Oregon-based company started? Pears! These beauts have become synonymous with Christmas gifting, coming in such gifts as Christmas pears, wrapped in gold, paired with red ones, and even a decorating kit. $39.99-49.99
Holiday Tower of Sweet Treats
You know what you can hide in these two boxes??? Yeah, sure, that… But wouldn’t you rather uncover milk chocolate popcorn, yogurt-covered pretzels, chocolate mints, chocolate truffles, and cookies? $44.99
Signature Holiday Truffles
The number 24 has a lot of meanings. Sure, it signifies the number of hours in a day, but it is also considered a lucky number. That’s why whoever gets this box of 24 chocolate truffles this year, or any year, is one lucky person! This collection of 24 truffles includes six different flavors, including coffee, dark chocolate, and cherry. Besides, for earning the blue ribbon for being the best hostess gift, they’re also the best to nibble on while binge watching a certain Kiefer Sutherland TV show. $44.99
Moose Munch Holiday Drum
What’s considered by many to be the perfect caramel corn snack (the secret is the butter), Moose Munch also makes the perfect gift for anyone on your list — including yourself. The Moose Munch Premium Popcorn Holiday Tin will brighten spirits around the office or can be divided up for sweet stocking stuffers. Enjoy classic flavors like dark chocolate and classic caramel. $44.99
Golden Elegance Tower with Ghirardelli
Talk about a tower of power! Each of the five gold and green octagonal tiers is bursting with chocolate treats made by Ghiradelli, which has been delighting the world with the richness and sweetness of fine chocolate products since 1852. In addition to the chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate hot cocoa mix, chocolate squares, and chocolate caramel, there’s also caramel popcorn from, where else, The Popcorn Factory. The pièce de résistance? Whoopi pies! $44.99
Holiday Citrus Trio
The tradition of giving fruit as a Christmas gift may date back to the Great Depression, or even go as far back as the Middle Ages. Regardless of when it started, citrus fruits were considered exotic and hard to come by, and nothing says “Hope your Christmas is scurvy free” like a gift basket of oranges. There’s also a tradition among some families of putting an orange in someone’s stocking, which is supposed to represent a bag of gold from jolly ol’ St. Nick. Order this gift and you’ll have the option to substitute bags of gold with plump, tangy red grapefruits, juicy navel oranges, and vibrantly colored red navel oranges. $44.99
Fruitcake
The butt of many jokes at Christmastime, the fruitcake is still the gold standard of holiday desserts. Harry & David has made its own version since 1947, the recipe for which is guarded by the most elite K9 unit. And based on the sales of this classic and traditional confection, it looks like the folks there know what they’re doing. $29.99-39.99
For more holiday gifting inspiration, check out our other gift guides:
Best New Gifts
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Him
Gifts for Foodies
Gifts Under $30
Editor’s Choice
Best Wine Basket Ideas & Gifts for Any Wine Lover
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide
Stocking Stuffers
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