Why Our Homemade Vanilla Extract Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

At HHB, we believe that the best gifts are the ones people actually use, and our Homemade Vanilla Extract is exactly that. Crafted in small batches with high-quality beans and steeped for months right here in Hutto, TX, this extract isn’t just beautiful on a shelf, it’s the backbone of unforgettable baking! 

Whether it’s a friend who loves to bake or a neighbor who always shares their holiday cookies, a bottle of homemade vanilla is more than a gift - it’s a baking experience.

Made with Love (and Patience)

Each bottle starts with whole vanilla beans and a slow, careful extraction process. We steep our beans for months in high-proof alcohol, creating a deep, warm flavor that elevates everything from cookies and cakes to pancakes and buttercream.

If you’ve tasted it in one of our cookies or cakes (especially those Salted Vanilla Toffee Cookies 👀), you already know what a difference real, small-batch vanilla can make.

Gifting Magic

Our customers love giving our vanilla extract as gifts—and we’ve heard the sweetest feedback about it.

💬 "These made great gifts, everyone who received them has absolutely loved using the vanilla for their home baking." – Jake

Whether you’re putting together a holiday gift basket, a housewarming treat, or just want to say “thinking of you” with something handmade, our vanilla is a thoughtful and delicious choice.

A Pantry Essential You’ll Never Regret Stocking

We always recommend grabbing an extra bottle when you shop—because once you try this in your own baking, the store-bought stuff just won’t cut it. Use it in:

  • Cookies and cupcakes
  • Homemade whipped cream
  • Custards, frostings, and pies
  • Pancake or waffle batter
  • Even in your morning coffee!

Want to upgrade your baking or gift something unforgettable? Grab a bottle of our Homemade Vanilla Extract here. Made in Hutto, loved everywhere.

Published on Jun 18, 2025.