Holiday Gifts

This Holiday Season, enjoy a gift box filled with an assortment of our most popular treats! Order for yourself or send a gift to a family member, friend, or client.

Are you interested in sending these Holiday Samplers to your clients?  Click here to learn how we can add your corporate logo to the gift wrapping.

 *The Gluten-Free & Vegan Gift Box does not include gingersnaps or a red velvet cakepop but includes two petite black & white cookies and an extra birthday flavored cakepop instead.

Please note that there is a 48-hour lead time for this gift box. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

Cookie Bars:
The perfect combination of chocolate chip cookie and brownie, our chocolate chip cookie bars are pure deliciousness.

Raspberry Bars:
Our raspberry bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and crumbly! We start with a shortbread crust, layer it with raspberry jam and fresh raspberry filling, and top it off with scrumptious streusel.

Black & White Cookies:
Our take on the classic black-and-white cookie: a soft, cake-like shortbread cookie iced with vanilla on one half and chocolate on the other. The soft cookie, complemented with the smooth vanilla and chocolate icing, creates a sweet melt-in-your-mouth experience you'll want to repeat once you've devoured both halves. 

Gingersnaps:
This sweet and delightful cookie can be enjoyed during the holidays or savored year-round. (not included in the Gluten-Free & Vegan)

Cakepops:
Our award-winning cakepops are homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating. They're moist, sweet, and positively delicious!

Our gluten-free version & vegan is just as tasty but without the gluten, dairy, and egg! 

Spread holiday sweetness this season with our holiday-colored signature cakepops nestled in our festive gift basket. This pop of delicious holiday cheer makes the perfect gift for family, friends, clients, neighbors, and anyone else who loves a sweet treat!

Your gift basket will come in an assortment of cakepop flavors:

• Regular Gift Basket - Birthday, Chocolate, Red Velvet
  
• Gluten-Free & Vegan Gift Basket - Birthday, Chocolate
  

👉Gluten-Free & Vegan is only available in the Icy Snowfall design.

Please note that there is a 48-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

Warm up this winter season with our Hot Chocolate on a Spoon Gift Set. Each gift set includes all the ingredients to make the best Hot Chocolate EVER! Just add hot water or milk to your mug, stir with your Hot Chocolate on a Spoon, breathe in the delicious scent as the Belgian chocolate melts, top with peppermint and marshmallows, and enjoy!

Each gift set includes two premium Belgian chocolate cube on a spoon, a bag of marshmallows, and a bag of crushed peppermint.

Warm up this winter season with our Hot Chocolate on a Spoon. Just add hot water or milk to a mug, stir with your Hot Chocolate on a Spoon, watch as the 2oz Belgian chocolate cube melts, breathe in the deliciousness, and enjoy the best Hot Chocolate EVER!

Milk Chocolate - Gluten-Free

Dark Chocolate - Gluten-Free & Vegan

Salted Caramel (Milk Chocolate) - Gluten-Free

Peppermint (Dark Chocolate) - Gluten-Free

A sweet gift for anyone on your list — including you! Each bag includes 12 soft, flavorful gingersnaps tied with a bow. Enjoy their cozy spices during the holidays or all year long.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for these cookies.

Half-dozen individually wrapped cakepops in assorted flavors.

You know what they say, big things come in small packages. This simple gift box packs the ultimate delectableness of the best.cakepop.ever.

You may be tempted to open the box yourself to enjoy the 6 cakepops tucked inside, but resist yourself - this box makes a wonderful gift for any special occasion.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious.

**There is a 2 dozen minimum for cakepops to be put on a display.**

Our signature cakepops in Holiday colors:

Birthday in Vanilla (White w/red drizzle)

Chocolate (chocolate w/white drizzle)

Red Velvet (red w/white drizzle)

If you choose the option to get your cakepops individually wrapped, each cakepop will be wrapped in a poly bag and closed with a bow twistie.

You won't find rugelach like ours anywhere else in the DC area! We use an Israeli family recipe that makes our rugelach softer than most. It has the perfect level of sweetness and does not contain nuts!

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, egg

Celebrate Chanukah with a Sweet Classic! Enjoy our festive twist on the iconic black-and-white cookie, now featuring a beautifully decorated menorah. This soft, cake-like shortbread cookie is delicately iced with smooth vanilla on one half and rich chocolate on the other. The perfect balance of flavors creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s as delightful as it is memorable.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

A dozen individually wrapped cakepops in assorted flavors.

This gift box is perfect to send to a college student during finals or surprise someone dear to you with this delicious box of treats. Each gift box includes one jumbo menorah cakepop and an assortment of eleven of our signature cakepops in matching colors. 

 *Requires 24-hour notice for ordering*

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious.

**There is a 2 dozen minimum for cakepops to be put on a display.**

Our signature cakepops in Chanukah colors:

Birthday in Vanilla (white w/blue drizzle)

Chocolate (chocolate w/blue drizzle)

Red Velvet (blue w/white drizzle)

If you choose the option to get your cakepops individually wrapped, each cakepop will be wrapped in a poly bag and closed with a bow twistie.

*Requires 6-hour notice for ordering*

Celebrate Chanukah in style with our adorably delicious Menorah jumbo pops!

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. They're our most versatile product - great for parties and everything else in between! 

One dozen minimum for all speciality cakepops. Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for these cakepops.

Looking for a custom cakepop to match your party theme? Click here to learn more about our custom treats and to view our full gallery of creations.

Even without the gluten, egg, and dairy, our Gluten-free & Vegan Cakepops are absolutely delicious!

We offer our Gluten-Free & Vegan Menorah Jumbo Cakepops in Birthday or Chocolate. 

Please note that our Gluten-free & Vegan Cakepops are made in the same facility as our other cakepops. If any contact with gluten, dairy, or egg could be detrimental, please do not consume our products.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for these cakepops.

Oh-so-gooey and oh-so-delicious! But don't take our word for it, try it for yourself, and you'll see what we mean.

Our cinnamon or chocolate babka is a rich, sweet, braided bread, swirled with premium Vietnamese cinnamon or imported Israeli chocolate spread.

Babka makes the perfect gift that everyone will love - you can't get better than babka!

At the moment, there is a 2-day lead time for babka.  In other words, if you add babka to your cart, the soonest you will be able to have your order picked up/shipped/delivered is in 2 days.

(kosher pareve & vegan)

*Please note there is a 10 day turnaround time for this handcrafted item.

This unique Challah Board was handcrafted in Annapolis, MD, from quality wood, a mix of Maple, Cherry, and Mahogany. The Hebrew words of Hamotzi (The blessing for the bread) are engraved on the board. In order to preserve the quality and beauty of the wood, it is finished with mineral oil and Candelilla Wax.

This Challah board is an excellent gift for weddings, Jewish holidays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or any occasion. 

Due to the nature of the wood, each board is unique and may have slight variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

(Each item is handcrafted and will be ready in 10 days)

The size of the board is approximately 15.5” x 10” x 0.75”.

To clean the Challah board, wash it by hand with liquid soap, wipe it with a dry cloth and let it air-dry on its side. Periodically, recondition the board with mineral oil or cutting board oil. Do not submerge the board in water for a long time or place it in a dishwasher. Doing so will damage the board.

About the Artist:

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

Made from scratch, our kosher challah is the perfect addition to your Shabbat dinner or any special occasion.  In the event you don't gobble it all down on the first day, turn it into Challah French Toast later!

We've done an embarrassing amount of taste-testing to make sure our challah is as good as it can possibly be.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Choose from two sizes.  Regular size is a little less than a foot long.  Jumbo size challah is about 15 inches long and twice the overall size of a Regular challah.

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Challah Subscriptions

Why get a subscription?
- Guaranteed availability on Friday (without a subscription, you can only reserve challah for Thursday);
- Discounted pricing; and
- Time savings - no need to order online each week - we'll automatically reserve a challah for you!

How does it work?
- We'll add you to our challah reservation list every Friday for the duration of your subscription.
- Going out of town? Let us know by the end of day on Wednesday that you'd like to skip your challah that week and we'll extend your subscription.
- We offer pickup at our bakery (including complementary curbside pickup), local delivery, and nationwide shipping.

Allergy Info

Our plain and raisin challah contains egg and honey, but not does not contain dairy. Our vegan challah does not contain dairy, egg or honey. While none of our challah contains dairy and we use good cleaning practices between products, our challah is made on shared equipment with other products that may contain dairy. Please see more information about our ingredients and kosher certification.

Handcrafted Challah Board

This unique Challah Board was handcrafted in Annapolis, MD, from quality wood, a mix of Maple, Cherry, and Mahogany. The Hebrew words of Hamotzi (The blessing for the bread) are engraved on the board. In order to preserve the quality and beauty of the wood, it is finished with mineral oil and Candelilla Wax.

This Challah board is an excellent gift for weddings, Jewish holidays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or any occasion. 

Due to the nature of the wood, each board is unique and may have slight variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

The size of the board is approximately 15.5” x 10” x 0.75”.

To clean the Challah board, wash it by hand with liquid soap, wipe it with a dry cloth and let it air-dry on its side. Periodically, recondition the board with mineral oil or cutting board oil. Do not submerge the board in water for a long time or place it in a dishwasher. Doing so will damage the board.

About the Artist:

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

Please use this page to order challah for pickup/delivery/shipping on Thursdays.  We strongly recommend that you order in advance to increase the chances that you'll get one, and we thank you for your understanding if we are sold out. 

If you would like your challah on Fridays, please click here to learn about our Challah Subscriptions.

We bake challah fresh on Thursdays and Fridays.  We sometimes have a few challahs available for purchase on Friday without a subscription.  If we do, they will be made available for purchase on this page.  If you order challah for pickup on Saturday or Sunday, it will have been baked on Thursday and frozen the same day it was baked.

Why Our Challah

Made from scratch, our kosher challah is the perfect addition to your Shabbat dinner or any special occasion.  In the event you don't gobble it all down on the first day, turn it into Challah French Toast later!

We've done an embarrassing amount of taste-testing to make sure our challah is as good as it can possibly be.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Choose from regular or jumbo sizes, in either plain, raisin, or vegan plain.  Regular size is a little less than a foot long.  Jumbo size is about 15 inches long and twice the overall size of a Regular challah.

Allergen Info

Our plain and raisin challah contains egg and honey, but does not contain dairy. Our vegan challah does not contain dairy, egg or honey. While none of our challah contains dairy and we use good cleaning practices between products, our challah is made on shared equipment with other products that may contain dairy. Please see more information about our ingredients and kosher certification. 

34-week challah subscription. Available for pickup on Thursdays at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax, VA. Baked by Yael will donate a portion of each challah subscription sale to the Pozez JCC.

Pickup Dates:

2025: 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

2026: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25

No Challah on 10/2, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 4/2, 4/9, 5/21

Why Our Challah

Made from scratch, our kosher challah is the perfect addition to your Shabbat dinner or any special occasion.  In the event you don't gobble it all down on the first day, turn it into Challah French Toast later!

We've done an embarrassing amount of taste-testing to make sure our challah is as good as it can possibly be.  We hope you love it as much as we do.

Choose from regular or jumbo sizes, in either plain, raisin, or vegan plain.  Regular size is a little less than a foot long.  Jumbo size is about 15 inches long and twice the overall size of a Regular challah.

Allergen Info

Our plain and raisin challah contains egg and honey, but does not contain dairy. Our vegan challah does not contain dairy, egg or honey. While none of our challah contains dairy and we use good cleaning practices between products, our challah is made on shared equipment with other products that may contain dairy. Please see more information about our ingredients and kosher certification. 

*Please note there is a 10 day turnaround time for this handcrafted item.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a personalized menorah! This wooden menorah is hand-crafted in Annapolis, Maryland.  It holds standard Chanukah candles.  Prices include up to 6 English or Hebrew letters.  $5 for each additional letter (up to 12 letters).

A personalized Menorah is a unique way to celebrate this centuries-long tradition. Get one for yourself or gift one to a family member, friend, or client. A personalized menorah is also the perfect gift year-round for a wedding or B'nai Mitzvah!

Measures approximately 10" x 6.25"

*Due to the nature of the wood, each menorah is unique and may have variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

Pick up your Personalized Menorah at Baked by Yael across from the National Zoo or at one of our four farmers' markets.  We also offer local delivery services and we ship nationwide!

About the Artist

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

*Please note there is a 10 day turnaround time for this handcrafted item.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with our Joyful Dancers Menorah! This wooden menorah was hand-crafted in Annapolis, Maryland.  It can hold standard Chanukah candles.

Our handcrafted Menorah is a unique way to celebrate this centuries-long tradition. Get one for yourself or gift one to a family member, friend, or client.

Measures approximately 11.5" x 6.5"

*Due to the nature of the wood, each menorah is unique and may have variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

Pick up your Menorah at Baked by Yael across from the National Zoo or at one of our farmers' markets.  We also offer local delivery services and we ship nationwide!

About the Artist:

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

*Please note there is a 10 day turnaround time for this handcrafted item.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Chanukah Harley! This wooden menorah was hand-crafted in Annapolis, Maryland.  

This handcrafted Menorah is a unique way to celebrate this centuries-long tradition. Get one for yourself or gift one to a family member, friend, or client.

Pick up your Menorah at Baked by Yael across from the National Zoo or at one of our five farmers' markets.  We also offer local delivery services and we ship nationwide!

*Due to the nature of the wood, each menorah is unique and may have variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

About the Artist

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

*Please note there is a 10 day turnaround time for this handcrafted item.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Chanukah Humphrey! This wooden menorah was hand-crafted in Annapolis, Maryland.  

Our handcrafted Menorah is a unique way to celebrate this centuries-long tradition. Get one for yourself or gift one to a family member, friend, or client.

Pick up your Menorah at Baked by Yael across from the National Zoo or at one of our four farmers' markets.  We also offer local delivery services and we ship nationwide!

*Due to the nature of the wood, each menorah is unique and may have variations in color and grain from what is shown in the picture.

About the Artist

Rafi Krigman is a retired engineer with a passion for woodcraft. He has a small wood shop in Annapolis, MD, where he spends time building Judaic wood craft items including, Challah boards, customized Chanukah Menorahs, and customized Purim noisemakers. He also makes children's toys and other personalized items commissioned by customers. Oh, and Rafi also happens to be Yael's father :-)

A Sweet Seasonal Spin on a Classic! Enjoy our winter-inspired take on the iconic black-and-white cookie, now topped with a beautifully piped ❄️ snowflake in blue or white. This soft, cake-like shortbread and smooth icing come together to create a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for winter celebrations, holiday tables, or everyday indulgence.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

A Jolly Spin on a Sweet Classic! Celebrate the season with our Santa Cookie, a merry makeover of the beloved black-and-white cookie. This soft, cake-like shortbread is topped with a festive Santa design, bringing holiday fun and delicious flavor together in every bite. With smooth icing and the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s a delightful choice for gifting, gatherings, or spreading holiday joy.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

A Holiday Twist on a Sweet Classic! Meet our festive Reindeer Cookie — a playful take on the iconic black-and-white cookie. This soft, cake-like shortbread is delicately iced and topped with an adorable reindeer design, complete with bright details that make it as charming as it is delicious. With its perfectly balanced flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s the ideal treat for holiday gifting, parties, or adding a little cheer to your day.

Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for this item. Should you need this item earlier, please call the store at (202) 234-9235.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious.

**There is a 2 dozen minimum for cakepops to be put on a display.**

Our signature cakepops in Christmas colors:

Birthday in Vanilla (Green w/red drizzle)

Chocolate (chocolate w/red drizzle)

Red Velvet (red w/white drizzle)

If you choose the option to get your cakepops individually wrapped, each cakepop will be wrapped in a poly bag and closed with a bow twistie.

*Requires 6-hour notice for ordering*

Our Santa Jumbo Cakepop is the size of two cakepops in one! Available in Red Velvet flavor.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. They're our most versatile product - great for parties and everything else in between! 

One dozen minimum for all speciality cakepops. Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for these cakepops.

Looking for a custom cakepop to match your party theme? Click here to learn more about our custom treats and to view our full gallery of creations.

Celebrate Christmas in style with our adorably delicious Christmas Tree pops!  Available in two flavors:  Birthday (vanilla) and Chocolate.

Homemade cake hand-blended with frosting and dipped in a candy coating, our cakepops are moist, sweet, and positively delicious. They're our most versatile product - great for parties and everything else in between! 

One dozen minimum for all speciality cakepops. Please note that there is a 24-hour lead time for these cakepops.

Looking for a custom cakepop to match your party theme? Click here to learn more about our custom treats and to view our full gallery of creations.