Gifts from the kitchen always spell love. From sweet to savory, condiments to coffee, it is always in vogue to drink, sip or nosh on a treat made by local entrepreneurs. Here are a “few of our favorite things” that are perfect wrapped under a tree, as a stocking stuffer or mailed to a loved one.
Moravian sugar cake from Wilkerson Bakery For many families, it's just not Christmas without Moravian Sugar Cakes or Moravian Cookies fresh out of the oven. These historic Moravian treats are treasured year-round but are center stage during the holiday season. Steeped in delicious history, Moravian cookies almost became the state’s official cookie in 2023.
Alas, though the NC House unanimously passed a bill that would make this happen, the Senate did not vote on it. People are also reading..
. Winkler Bakery in Old Salem began with a Swiss-born baker named Christian Winkler 1807, and Dewey Guy Wilkerson opened his bakery, credited with popularizing the flavorful cookies, in 1930. Two bakeries bear his name – Dewey’s Bakery and Wilkerson’s, each built on separate recipes from their namesake.
Here are some of the spots where you can grab these. Several of the bakeries have multiple locations and even pop-ups. Dewey’s Bakery: Dewey’s, founded by Dewey Guy Wilkerson, has multiple locations and added holiday venues.
The bakery offers a Tase of North Carolina gift box with Triple Ginger Moravian Cookie Thins, Classic Sugar Moravian Cookie Thins, Brownie Crisp Cookies and chee.
