# DIY Culinary Christmas Gifts Earl Grey Shortbread Squares Make a Delicious and Delightful Gift By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-squares References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/7573/earl-grey-shortbread-squares/) If you're one that loves to cook and insists on incorporating that into your Christmas gifts this year, then the Earl Grey Shortbread Squares are a DIY gift innovation you must try. Perfect for an office secret Santa or small take away for guests after Christmas dinner this culinary DIY is a small gesture that will grant you big responses. Get creative in the kitchen and expand your shortbread squares to circles or even triangles. These squares are a healthier alternative to gingerbread cookies and Angel Food Cake with the use of unsalted butter and Earl Grey tea leaf in the ingredients. Place them in a small gift box and tie them up with a signature red bow or mix your shortbread squares with chocolate for anyone with a sweet tooth on your list. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Culinary Gifts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY culinary gift kits with unique recipes and ingredients. - **Healthier Alternatives:** Potential for companies to create healthier versions of classic holiday treats using alternative ingredients. - **Creative Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions can enhance the presentation and appeal of culinary gifts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Subscription Boxes:** Subscription box services can offer DIY culinary gift kits and unique ingredients to customers. - **Health Food Products:** Health food companies can develop and market healthier versions of popular holiday treats. - **Packaging Design:** Packaging design firms can provide creative and eye-catching solutions for culinary gift packages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Holiday Tea Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-drops-holiday-favourites.md) - [Festive Shortbread Cookie Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-shortbread-cookie-collection.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Cheese-Infused Shortbread Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano.md) - [High-End Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruelo-patisserie.md) - [Botanical Tea Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worthy-jams.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Customizable Holiday Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-holiday-treats.md) - [Festive Shortbread Treat Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-shortbread-holiday-collection.md)