You might think it’s not time to start brainstorming holiday gifts, let alone searching for them last moment Gift ideas. “I have two full months to find something very specific and very thoughtful for everyone on my list,” you say. But we all know that year after year, the holiday season always arrives in the blink of an eye, and it’s easy to wait until mid-December to find that you simply don’t have time to get your entire holiday shopping done.
Jump straight to some of the best last-minute gifts:
I’m here to tell future you that they needn’t worry: While you’re inevitably living your best cozy season life between now and Christmas, there are plenty of great holiday gifts with short lead times . Bookmark this page and come back to it when you need to, because we’ll be updating it with more last-minute gifts as the holidays approach. Or, if you’re the biggest gift-giver, stock up on some of these gifts today. These gifts are creative and versatile enough for just about anyone, but I guarantee they’ll still be more personal than the digital gift card you’re tempted to buy out of desperation.
A coffee subscription worthy of the connoisseur
There are many coffee subscription services on the market today, but Trade has been a favorite among BA staff for years. Their customization options are top-notch (take a curated quiz to match your ideal coffee bean), but they also offer bestseller boxes if you’re not sure about your recipient’s coffee preferences. Whichever option you choose, you’ll receive the gift of high-quality, freshly roasted, ethically sourced blends and single-origin coffee beans delivered straight to your lucky friend’s doorstep every two weeks.
A subscription box for people who keep saving recipes in the Epicurious app
If you have a friend who wolfs down every month enjoy your food Magazine that keeps sending you BA and Epi recipes they’re eager to try within minutes of their arrival, or finding joy in discovering new dishes and ingredients to spice up their weeknight dinners, may I recommend the Cook With Bon Appétit box? Each month, your recipients receive 5 exclusive recipes and 5 featured ingredients, all BA Test Kitchen-approved, like one of our favorite chilli crisps or a game-changing twist on pasta Additives. They’ll also get digital access to BonAppétit.com and Epicurious.com, as well as some other box-specific goodies.
These two functional chocolates have been approved by BA editors
If you know a health trend enthusiast who’s into self-care, they’ll be delighted to receive this pair of chocolates from Alice Mushrooms. A few editors at BA, myself included, have been testing these out, and when we tried brainstorming, we were all surprised at how quickly we checked things off our to-do lists, and how much we actually looked like after the square Baby sleeps like a nightcap. Alice also sells these chocolates individually, either one would make a great Christmas gift.
A classic holiday feast
Nothing screams Christmas like peppermint bark. As someone who makes the trek to Williams-Sonoma every year to check out holiday products (and eat all the product samples, of course), their festive red cans hold a special place in my heart. Another option? DIY: Pick up a few cookie jars at your local craft store (or order them on Amazon for next day delivery) and fill them with some homemade peppermint bark – this is a great one if you have it at home choose real Last minute, Christmas is tomorrow.
The Ultimate Cold Weather Dinner Tips
Going out for hot pot is one of my favorite winter dinner moves, but you know what’s even better than going out for hot pot? Eat hotpot in the comfort of your own home. This set from Fly by Jing makes that dream possible, and it looks cuter than your average induction-safe stainless steel hotpot container, too. If you really want to go above and beyond, pair it with Fly by Jing’s hotpot base and a recent H Mart gift certificate.
Ice cream pantry restocking
People who claim the perfect gift doesn’t exist must not realize that you can give away a bundle or a subscription really good Ice cream from numerous artisanal ice cream shops across the country. Because really, there’s no more thoughtful gift than ensuring your fridge is stocked with sweet treats when the winter blues hit.
King Arthur’s Baking School
During the 2020 lockdown, King Arthur Baking Company, which had been offering in-person baking classes in schools in Washington state and Vermont, began hosting live virtual classes via Zoom. Now they have an on-demand program that allows you to take their classes remotely at any time. Learn the basics of homemade pizza, or get tutorials on pastries like babka and cinnamon rolls with a brunch baking class. These cooking classes skillfully teach you recipes and techniques that can be applied to multiple baking projects, and for the relatively low price of $40 per class, your gift recipient gets video tutorials, quick technique lessons, and a complete recipe workbook and extensive set of baking tips for each class. Of course, the best part is that this can be purchased on the actual day of the gift exchange and no one will know.
Self-heating cup
The gift of always-warm coffee or tea shouldn’t be underestimated, and the Ember mug is just that. It meets my criteria for an ideal “everyone” gift: something you wouldn’t necessarily want to buy for yourself, but once you have it, it will greatly improve the quality of your life.
Now that you have our best last minute gift ideas, head straight to our complete collection of gift guides. From the best gifts for coffee lovers to options for the baker in your life, we’ve got a guide for everyone on your list.
