This year's Gift line is filled with a terrific assortment of new items for entertaining and gift giving, as well as many of your favorites back by popular demand.

And as usual, with so many gift line products, there is an unlimited variety of gift ideas you can put together. And, don't worry, you can always count on Watkins to help you put together some festive gift ideas perfect for holiday exchanges.

You'll be able to find a gift for everyone on your holiday list, from the gourmet chef to the aspiring baker. You'll be able to start new family traditions with our collectible Cookie Cutters and Logo Baking Pan. You'll be able to pamper the most special people in your life with our luxurious personal care sets!

So without further ado, we proudly present to you, Watkins 2007 Gift Line ...

Watkins Pure Ground Nutmeg in our Beautiful Collectible Tin - Few spices capture the essence of the holidays like nutmeg.  It's intoxicating aroma enhances traditions like eggnog, custard, hot drinks, spiced cookies and baked goods.  Now, for a limited time, you can get - and give -  all the tradition of generations past in this beautiful Collector's Edition 1920's Replica Tin, complete with its original colour scheme from an era gone by.
#05206 - (170 g/6 oz)
  Regularly $17.99 - Special $12.99
  Regularly $12.99 - Special $9.99


Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla in our beautiful and exclusive Original Glass Trial Mark™ Bottle - Watkins began making vanilla in 1895. Since then, it has garnered widespread acclaim from international Gold Medals to local Blue Ribbons. Our secret low-alcohol, double-strength formula is perfect for recipes requiring baking or freezing. This fall, Watkins is pleased to reintroduce—for a limited time only—our flagship vanilla product in its original vessel: the glass Trial Mark™ bottle pioneered by J.R. Watkins in 1868. (325 mL/11 fl oz)
#00350  $15.99      $12.99 - Limited Quantities!

Limited-Edition Extracts - Nobody does extracts like Watkins, and we're proud to bring back some holiday favorites from years past in our new 2-ounce/60 ml Trial Mark™ bottle! You will be sure to appreciate the classic look and true-to-life flavor and versatility that Watkins extracts bring to coffee, cookies, frostings, candies and other goodies. Can't you just smell the nutty aroma of a fresh pot of Hazelnut coffee? Mmm, mmm! ... Of course, it also adds a delightful richness to cookies, frostings and more, and we know you love our recipe for Hazelnut Toffee Crunch Pie ... it's become a holiday favorite! Candy makers and traditionalists love the intense flavor of Anise for cookies and hard candies, but if you prefer the softer, melt in your mouth variety, you'll love our rich Irish Cream caramels. And, we know our Irish Cream Pie and Vanilla Tarts with Irish Cream Sauce will bring out the luck of the Irish in all of you! You will be able to get all of these recipes and many more, including our popular Holiday Truffles made with a variety of Watkins extracts, by clicking on the link to Watkins above!

#05407 - Anise Extract

#05405 - Hazelnut Extract

#05539 - Irish Cream Extract

 $6.99      $4.99

Quick & Easy Bread Mixes - There is just never enough time around the holidays for us to get everything done! And Watkins knows entertaining family and friends around the holidays is fun, but it also can be a lot of work. But with Watkins quick bread mixes, entertaining just got a whole lot easier. These delightful quick breads are perfect for enjoyment at breakfast or part of a holiday brunch or buffet.  They are both so simple to make and bake, and oh, so delicious! Just mix and bake either as a loaf or as muffins. They're so easy to make, you'll be able to spend less time in the kitchen and more time loafing ... and no one will ever know!

Orange Spice Bread is flavored with a blend of tangy orange and zesty spices - a perfect taste combination for holiday get-togethers.
#05543  $6.49      $4.99

Apple Spice Bread melds the flavors of crisp apples with Watkins premium Cinnamon for a taste that is delightful. Perfect for breakfast or part of a holiday buffet.
#05623  $6.99      $5.49




Watkins Embossed "Logo" Baking Pan - Watkins is one of the premier names in baking—now it’s cast in steel! This nonstick carbon steel baking pan is stamped with the Watkins logo, and is perfect for use with the Apple Spice Bread Mix, the Pumpkin Bread Mix, or any quick bread recipe 8 x 8”/ 20 x 20 cm.
#05611  $10.99      $8.99 - Limited Quantities!

Baked Potato Soup Mix - Two past gift line soups ... Six Onion and Mexican ... were so popular with you, they have now been added to our regular product line, so you can enjoy these delicious soups all year long! The challenge, then, was to come up with another soup for this year's gift line that was as good or better than these ... quite a challenge, to say the least, but our persnickety food scientists and recipe creators came up with something worth waiting for ... What could be more warming and comforting than Watkins Baked Potato Soup! Our hearty rich and creamy baked potato soup will be another one of your favorites and will make a delicious quick and easy first course for any gourmet meal. It blends Watkins premium pepper with potatoes and onions and is sure to warm you and your guests on those cold winter nights. Enjoy as is, or add your own potatoes, vegetables or ham for a taste that is truly homemade, but only you'll know how easy it was to make!
#05707  $10.99      $8.49


Cinna-Cream Sprinkles - Combine Watkins Cinnamon with the sweet, creamy taste of vanilla icing, and suddenly your morning toast tastes like a cinnamon bun! Just as our quick bread mixes make entertaining a snap, Cinna-Cream Sprinkles makes breakfast a snap, as well. Back by popular demand, Watkins Cinnamon is combined with the sweet creamy taste of vanilla icing. Watkins Cinna-Cream Sprinkles will wake up boring morning toast with a cinna-bun inspired flavor. All you need to do is toast and top ... just sprinkle on buttered toast, bagels or muffins. Think of the flavor you can add to your breakfast favorites like French toast, cereal and oatmeal. We'll toast to that, how about you?
#05310  $6.39      $4.99

  

Pumpkin Butter - And for the perfect complement to our spice breads how about Watkins Pumpkin Butter? This all-natural and absolutely delightful spread has the homemade taste of Grandma's pumpkin pie. It's perfect for toast, muffins, bagels, quick breads or anything you would normally top with butter. (277 g/9.8 oz)
#05624  SOLD OUT - We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 
Traditional Cider Brew - If you like to spice things up a bit, we know our premium spices lend themselves beautifully to apple cider and mulled wines. The tradition of hot spiced apple cider has become one of our most beloved here at Watkins, where it tempers the chill of winter. Our blend of high quality whole spices is perfect for cider or mulled wine, and adds a delightful holiday ambience as simmering potpourri. Wrap our Cider Brew with your favorite wine and you have a thoughtful gift all ready for giving. (65 g/2.3 oz)
#05939  $11.99      $8.99

Limited Edition Hot Cocoa Mixes - Finish holiday meals or cozy up on those blustery winter nights with the sweet gourmet flavors of Watkins hot cocoas. Whether you've been skiing, sledding, caroling or shopping, you can warm up instantly with three of our most popular flavored cocoa mixes from holidays past! Get yours now - after the holidays, they'll be gone!
#05430 - Cinnamon Hot Cocoa Mix
#05347 - Peppermint Stick Hot Cocoa Mix
#05315 - White Chocolate Almond Hot Cocoa Mix

 $6.49      $4.99




Beverage Sampler Set - Want a comforting variety of this year's hot beverages? Try all three—our Peppermint Stick Cocoa, White Chocolate Almond Cocoa and Cinnamon Cocoa! Set of six packets includes two of each, all packed in our decorative logo tin. (6 single-serving packets)
#05550  SOLD OUT - We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Country Gourmet Gravy Mix - Country Gravy has been a southern tradition for decades, but with Watkins Country Gourmet Gravy Mix, it's sure to become a northern tradition, as well. Nothing says comfort more than rich buttery biscuits covered in warm peppery gravy and with Watkins, you know it's going to be goooooooood. Enjoy this rich peppery gravy mix with any meal; just add water, simmer and taste. It will turn your biscuits and mashed potatoes into a truly comfort experience!
#05704  $10.99      $8.49

Cranberry Mustard - Here's a must-have for all of your holiday get-togethers. Watkins sassy mustard base gets an extra tang with the addition of tart bog-grown cranberries. Watkins Cranberry Mustard is excellent in salad dressings, sauces or, of course, sandwiches made with leftover roast turkey! (185 g/6.5 oz)
#05545  $7.49      $5.99

Cream of Tartar - Every kitchen cupboard needs the highest quality Cream of Tartar to fulfill every baker's needs. And, just in time for the holidays, the company who brings you the world's best vanilla and spices now offers Cream of Tartar. Essential for holiday baking and candy making, it gives a creamier texture to candy and frostings, is the secret ingredient for making candy canes and gingerbread houses, and will help to make perfect meringues and angel food cake. To give more volume and stability to egg whites and a smoother texture to candy and frostings, Watkins Cream of Tartar is your answer!

Gives a creamier texture to candy and frostings

Stabilizes meringues in pies and cookies

Essential for the perfect angel food cake

The secret ingredient for making the best gingerbread houses

Great for making candy canes and divinity

Bread puddings and Irish soda bread will taste even better

#05702  $6.39      $4.99

Gold Medal Assortment or Sampler - Speaking of ready-made gifts, we make it easy to give the best of Watkins with our Gold Medal Assortment and Gold Medal Sampler. Watkins made its reputation - at least in the area of food - on three products: Vanilla, Cinnamon and Black Pepper. We've been making them since 1895, and they were the products that earned us the 1928 Gold Medal in Paris. If you have a discerning cook on your gift list, give them the classic assortment of the three products that made Watkins a  household name! Or sample the assortment that has the same famous three flagship products in smaller versions of the original - Watkins Gold Medal Sampler, The Gold Medal Assortment's little sister!  All products are certified Kosher. 

Gold Medal Assortment - This collection includes our world-famous Black Pepper (170 g), Cinnamon (170 g), and Original Double-Strength Vanilla in the 325-mL Trial-Mark™ bottle.  Boxed, ready to give to the home cook who deserves only the best.
#05960  $38.99      $30.99

Gold Medal Sampler - Our famous Original Double-Strength Vanilla and regular-sized Cinnamon and Black Pepper are boxed and ready to give to the teacher, babysitter or anyone else who would love a box of superior Watkins quality.
#05961     $23.99      $15.99

Holiday Cookie Bake Set - For anyone who loves Christmas cookies but doesn't have the time to bake from scratch, Watkins Holiday Bake Set is the perfect solution! This set includes our Shortbread Cookie mix, Holiday Sprinkle Set and Snowflake Cookie Cutters. Make the holiday cookies that taste and look as wonderful as your holiday spirit. Gift giving is a snap and when you purchase the set you can take advantage of our special festive discount! It's the perfect gift for the holiday baker on your list and contains everything you need to create picture perfect cookies every time. Accessories not included.
#05713  SOLD OUT - We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Holiday Sprinkles Set - Decorating cookies during the Holiday season is a wonderful tradition. There's nothing like decorating freshly baked cookies right from the oven. This set of three sprinkles in the shape of snowflakes, candy canes and holly berries will help you create holiday cookies for everyone to enjoy. The candy canes are even flavored with peppermint to taste like real candy canes! This trio is stacked together in it's own tube. It makes a great gift for the "seasoned" or "seasonal" baker on your gift list.
Decorative ribbon not included.
#05706  $11.99      $9.99


Snowflake Cookie Cutter Set - Dress up your favorite sugar cookies with our snowflake cookie cutter set. This five piece stainless steel cookie cutter set comes with a collectable Watkins tin for safe storage of your cookie cutters all year long. Makes a thoughtful gift for the baker or collector on your list, especially when paired with our Holiday Sprinkle Set!
#05705  SOLD OUT - We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Shortbread Cookie Mix - We're bringing back, by popular demand, Watkins Shortbread Cookie mix! It was one of your favorites last year and so easy to make. Enjoy them made by the basic recipe on the package or dip them in melted chocolate… OR…make them extra special by adding a teaspoon of Watkins Vanilla extract…OR… one of our other popular extracts to the batter for a terrific tasting cookie. Combine our Shortbread Cookie Mix with Watkins Vanilla or a collection of Watkins extracts for a great gift! Everybody loves buttery shortbread cookies—now you can make them at home easily! Enjoy them made by the basic recipe on the package*, dip them in melted chocolate or flavor them with one of our fantastic extracts.**Combine a few packages with a collection of extracts for a great gift idea! One package makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.*Just add butter, roll out, cut and bake! **Add 1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Vanilla or any of Watkins Extracts for exceptional flavor!
#05625  $6.79      $5.19

Roasted Garlic Snack & Dip Seasoning - It only takes an instant to whip up our gourmet dip mixes - and this year, we're bringing back a customer favorite ... Roasted Garlic Snack & Dip Mix! The classic flavors of roasted garlic and onion come together in this delightful, savory blend. Add to sour cream or cream cheese to make a wonderful fresh dip, cheeseball, or gourmet spread for bagels or breads to serve at your holiday get-togethers.
#05703  $10.99      $8.49

Hold on Holiday Travelers! It's Watkins to the rescue again. With all the hassles of traveling, Watkins has put together some wonderful travel and sampler kits that are easy to carry or ship, and compact enough to carry-on or pack in your luggage. And of course, they all make great gifts and stocking stuffers.

J.R. Watkins Head to Toe Kit - #10533  $22.99      $19.99
J.R. Watkins Head to Toe Starter Kit is filled to the brim with eight favorites to get a robust sampling of our line of natural-based personal care. You're covered head to toe! Perfect for travel or gift giving.
Includes:

• Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion (29 mL/1 fl oz)
• Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion (29 mL/1 fl oz)
• Peppermint Foot Cream (29 mL/1 fl oz)
• Aloe & Green Tea Shea Butter (20 g/0.7 oz)
• Lemon Cream Shea Butter (20 g/0.7 oz)
• All-Natural Lavender Hand & Cuticle Salve (7 g/0.25 oz)
• All-Natural Lemon Hand & Cuticle Salve (7 g/0.25 oz)
• Natural Beeswax Lip Balm Stick (4 g/0.14 oz.)
• Reusable bag

J.R. Watkins Mini Lotion Kit - #10528  $13.49      $10.99
Just the right size! Two of our most popular botanical hand and body lotion scents coupled with their matching natural shea and cocoa butter. The ultimate in moisturizing in a mini kit. Excellent for travel or gift giving.  Includes:

• Aloe & Green Tea Hand & Body Lotion (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Lemon Cream Hand & Body Lotion (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Aloe & Green Tea Shea Butter (20 g/0.7 oz)
• Lemon Cream Shea Butte(20 g/0.7 oz)
• Reusable bag

J.R. Watkins Shower and Travel Kit - #30527  $19.99      $15.99
Start your morning off right with the luxurious lather of Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner, or relax after a day of work or play with a bubble bath using our skin-softening Aloe & Green Tea Body Cleanser. Don't forget the Natural Aloe lip balm when pool-side, and of course, Aloe & Green Tea Lotion makes an excellent after-sun moisturizer! All packaged in a sturdy vinyl bag, and each product meets legal size limits for carry-on baggage, making it perfect for travel.
Includes:

• Aloe & Green Tea Shampoo (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Aloe & Green Tea Conditioner (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Aloe & Green Tea Body Cleanser (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Aloe & Green Tea Lotion (29 mL/1 fl. oz.)
• Natural Aloe Lip Balm (4 g/0.14 oz.)
• Reusable bag

J.R. Watkins Apothecary Facial Care
Our new facial care line provides gentle, effective care in an easy to use three-step system.

Gentle Facial Cleanser - This Gentle Facial Cleanser is designed to gently cleanse and dissolve impurities without drying sensitive facial skin.
 - Rinses clean and fresh.
 - An excellent make-up remover
(100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
#10501     $5.99  (US Only)

Gentle Facial Moisturizer - Our Gentle Facial Moisturizer uses natural seaweed (Fucus Vesiculusus) to tone and refresh tired skin. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly leaving skin soft and supple.
 - Natural seaweed extract
 - Excellent for day and night use
(40 mL/1.7 fl oz)
 #10503     $7.99  (US Only)
 
Gentle Facial Toner - Our Gentle Facial Toner combines aloe vera in a base of natural witch hazel to leave skin soft & smooth.
 - Removes traces of make-up and impurities
 - Alcohol-free
(100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
#10502 - Unfortunately this product has not met Watkins strict quality levels and therefore, cannot be made available for sale.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.  

Peppermint - For more than just Candy Canes! 

Peppermint Firming Body Cream - Our Firming Body Cream blends natural witch hazel for toning and increased circulation with natural oils to moisturize areas prone to cellulite. Peppermint oil refreshes, stimulates and adds to the light minty fragrance.
 - Witch hazel to help tone
 - Peppermint oil to stimulate
 - Three additional natural oils to moisturize
(100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
#10499    $8.49      $6.99

Peppermint Shea Butter Foot Repair Moisturizer
This intense moisturizer blends shea butter with natural peppermint oil, lemon oil and grapeseed oil to help relieve dry cracked heels. Shea butter, a natural fat obtained from the fruit of the West African karite tree, protects skin from dehydration.  
 - Great for in-home pedicures
 - Natural menthol leaves feet refreshed
(100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
#10612    $8.49      $6.99

Peppermint Purifying Foot Spray
This cooling spray revives and refreshes feet with natural menthol and peppermint oil and dries quickly. The witch hazel base also contains a tea tree oil that helps fight foot odor.
 - Use anytime feet feel tired or hot
 - Great for after physical activity
(100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
#10477    $6.29      $4.99

J.R. Watkins Treat Your Feet Gift Kit
Try both of our new Peppermint Foot Care products along with a Peppermint Gentle Exfoliating Foot Scrub for one great price. This special kit is the only place we are offering this lotion-based foot scrub. Treat yourself or a special someone to an in-home foot spa. 
 - Bonus pumice stone stick and reusable vinyl bag
 - Makes a great gift
Contains these full-size products:
 - Peppermint Shea Butter Foot Repair Moisturizer (100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
 - Peppermint Gentle Exfoliating Foot Scrub (100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
 - Peppermint Refreshing Foot Spray (100 mL/3.4 fl oz)
 - Natural Pumice Stone
#10535     $18.99  (US Only)

 
Seasonal Room Fresheners - If you're done cooking and ready to relax but don't care for the lingering odors from dinner, we have you covered with Watkins Premium Room Fresheners. Freshen bathrooms, kitchens, or scent cupboards, drawers and more this holiday season with the traditional scents of Menthol Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Winter Pine. They'll give your home a festive feel and aroma as they bring back fond memories of holidays past. Enjoy more than 600 fresh smelling sprays per bottle and with three scents to choose from, there's a scent for everyone. (120 mL / 4 fl oz)
#06623 - Menthol Eucalyptus Room Freshener - Clean menthol eucalyptus fragrance!
#06625 - Peppermint Room Freshener - Festive peppermint!
#06626 - Winter Pine Room Freshener - Crisp and clean winter pine!
 $7.99      $5.99

Spice Towel Set (Set of 2) - These classic “flour sack” towels add charm to any kitchen and are ideal for spot-free dish drying. Botanical illustrations of Vanilla and Cinnamon are accompanied by informative text on these two basic staples of baking done best by Watkins. Each towel measures 29 x 28”
#05629 - SOLD OUT - We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.




Can't decide what to get??

... A Watkins Gift Certificate is Always Perfect!!   
Let the ones you love go on their own Watkins shopping spree, compliments of you!  A Watkins Gift Certificate is available in $1.00 increments starting at just $10 - and is mailed directly to the gift recipient complete with a Full-Line Catalogue!  A Watkins Gift Certificate is the perfect way to do your 'far-away' or 'cross-border' shopping without any of the usual hassles!

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