Look around your neighborhood. Look into your own family. If a class is going to create this craft think about a small group that you would like to donate these treasures to. I have made this over the years for every day dinner and when guests come over. It never fails.
Families usually have their favorites, whether it's chocolate chip, shortbread or pinwheels.
Here's an Italian cookie recipe that I bake thorough out the year. For Christmas I dip the ends of the cookies in melted semi-sweet chocolate and allow to harden. This week's Dessert of the Week features Irish Cream Fudge. This delicious treat makes a great gift and family dessert. This recipe makes about 5 pounds of fudge.