Have you started making your Christmas gift list yet? I know it’s not October yet, but hear me out. The shopping is half over, and the wrapping has also started. You may think I’m insane, but as the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas roll by and the malls fill with grumpy shoppers, it’s time to relax in the glow of the trees at home, Relieve your stress!
Planning ahead and being organized are two great ways to take the hassle out of the holiday season. Plus, if you want to include homemade edible gifts this year, it may take longer.
homemade christmas food gifts One of the best ways to add a little love to the holiday season. So here are 55 edible Christmas gifts perfect to share with everyone on your lovely list this year!
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christmas food gifts
From neighbors to teachers to even postmen, there are many people in our lives who want to share something special when the holidays come around.
Food gifts are a great way to share the spirit of Christmas with friends and family. Giving something homemade shows that you care enough to put in the time and effort to make it special.
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What is the best food gift for Christmas?
Cookies and candy are just the beginning of delicious food gifts. Try our homemade snacks, spreads and spice mixes. We love finding unique food gifts for our recipients. If there’s a steak lover in your life, my homemade steak sauce is going to be a hit! ? My ranch dill pickles bring a smile to their faces. A plate of Christmas cookies is just the beginning of the inspiration for this collection.
The perfect food gift for Christmas
This year, start a new tradition of sharing handmade gifts that set the mood for the holidays. Here are some ideas:
Hot cocoa bombs are all the rage right now, and they may be easier to make than you think.
White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge looks and tastes beautiful and is packed with classic holiday flavors.
Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy is an old time favorite of Grandma’s.
A Christmas cooking decoration kit will be invaluable to the family next door.
Related: 25 Super Cute Christmas Cookie Recipes
this year, Get in the Christmas spirit by giving something you made with all your heart. If you start planning now, you can be an elf completely ahead of the game in December!
55 Best Food Gifts for Christmas
uncooked truffles
Mary Giles
No baking means very easy.
Get the recipe: Unbaked Truffles
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hot cocoa bomb
Alice Naisley Matthias
These are all all the rage right now.
Get the recipe: Hot Cocoa Bomb
easy peanut butter fudge
Lori Lange
My favorite Christmas candy of all time.
Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Everything Butt Bagel Seasoning
Jessica Formicola
Trader Joe’s has nothing for you!
Get the recipe: Everything but bagel seasoning
coconut cashew trail mix
Teresa Graco
Trail mix is always popular.
Get the recipe: Coconut Cashew Trail Mix
homemade strawberry jam
parade
Who doesn’t like homemade jam?
Get the recipe here: Homemade Strawberry Jam
easy chocolate fudge
Christa Marshall
My go-to fudge recipe can be made without nuts.
Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Fudge
Everything Bagel Snack Mix
Elizabeth Pearson
Snacks with everyone’s favorite seasoning mix!
Get the recipe: All Bagel Snack Mixes
copycat texas roadhouse butter
Christa Marshall
A holiday roll with cinnamon and honey.
Get the recipe: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
lemon dill snack crackers
Christa Marshall
100% Addictive.
Get the recipe: Lemon Dill Snack Crackers
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Sweet ‘n’ Salty Trail Mix
Christa Marshall
Use holiday M&M’s in festive colors.
Get the recipe: Sweet ‘n’ Salty Trail Mix
homemade steak sauce
Christa Marshall
Perfect for the grill master in your life.
Get the recipe here: Homemade Steak Sauce
white chocolate cranberry pistachio fudge
country cook
This sweet treat even looks like Christmas!
Get the recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
slow cooker apple butter
country cook
A slow cooker does most of the work.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Butter
reindeer
country cook
A great thing to help kids create for their teachers.
Get Recipe: Reindeer Butterfly
reindeer pretzel
country cook
A cute and delicious holiday treat.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Pretzel
peppermint bark pretzel
spend a penny
The sweetness and saltiness are a perfect match.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark Pretzels
pretzel lolo turtles
country cook
A three-ingredient snack.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Lolo Turtles
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
spend a penny
A perfect bite for a snack.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
mini christmas shortbread cookies
country cook
These cans are perfect for sharing with neighbors.
Get the recipe: Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Related: 25 Super Cute Christmas Cookies
icebox fruit cake
Southern Bite
A Christmas staple gets an upgrade.
Get the recipe: Icebox Fruit Cake
instant pot vanilla extract
little thing
Perfect for any baker on your gift list.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
homemade hot fudge
mom on timeout
Much better than store bought fudge.
Get the recipe: Homemade Hot Fudge
homemade peanut brittle
country cook
Every Christmas candy tin needs this classic.
Get the recipe: Homemade Peanut Brittle
homemade granola
country cook
A gift the whole family can enjoy.
Get the recipe here: Homemade Granola
Homemade mint after dinner
country cook
Who knew these were so easy to make?
Get the recipe: Homemade mint after dinner
homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Julia’s Simply Southern
Ranch enthusiasts have no idea what hit them!
Get the recipe: Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
salt & lavender
Dried fruit tops this sweet treat.
Get the recipe: Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
elfbait christmas mix
country cook
Perfect for families with small children next door!
Get the recipe: Elf Bait Christmas Mix
grandma’s potato candy
country cook
These may be known as peanut butter pinwheels.
Get the recipe: Grandma’s Potato Candy
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easy popcorn balls
country cook
These could become your new family traditions.
Get the recipe: Easy Popcorn Balls
Edible Christmas presents in jars
Half-baked harvest
Some festive sweets in cute jars.
Get the recipe: Edible Christmas gifts in jars
easy caramel in the microwave
spend a penny
Candy from the microwave? Yes, please!
Get the recipe: Easy Microwave Caramel
crockpot pumpkin butter
crockpot ladies
A great way to use leftover canned pumpkin after Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter
easy christmas popcorn
salt & lavender
Perfect for the Hallmark Christmas movie marathon.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Popcorn
Easy Double Chocolate Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa Mug + Marshmallow
Half-baked harvest
Homemade marshmallows surpass this!
Get the recipe: Easy Double Chocolate Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa Mug + Marshmallow
crockpot spiced applesauce
crockpot ladies
Your gift may become part of someone’s Christmas dinner.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Spiced Applesauce
crockpot candy cane jelly
crockpot ladies
A simple recipe with 5 ingredients.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Candy Cane Jelly
cooking pot candy cane bark
crockpot ladies
Making Christmas sweets just got easier.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Candy Cane Bark
Pretzel gift filled with coconut caramel chocolate
Half-baked harvest
Gifts in the shape of gifts = too much cuteness for Christmas.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Presents Filled with Coconut Caramel
RELATED: Coconut truffles
crock pot cashew candy cluster
crockpot ladies
These are always hits in the candy cans.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Cashew Candy Clusters
cooking pot blueberry butter
crockpot ladies
Tastes best on toast!
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Blueberry Butter
cinnamon applebread
Southern plate
It’s cute to decorate with a ribbon for the holidays.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Apple Bread
christmas cookie decorating kit
Half-baked harvest
A perfect gift from one family member to another.
Get the recipe: Christmas Cookie Decorating Kit
Christmas tree hand pie
country cook
Perfectly shaped festive gift.
Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Hand Pies
chocolate peanut butter hot cocoa bomb
country cook
Chocolate and peanut butter in every bite.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Bomb
apple cinnamon rock candy
country cook
I made a new vintage sweets.
Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy
christmas crack
country cook
Butter crackers, toffee sweets.
Get the recipe: Christmas crack
candy pecan
country cook
Better than the mall kiosks.
Get the recipe: Candied Pecans
chocolate covered pretzel rods
spend a penny
Sweetness, saltiness, creaminess, and texture all in one bite!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
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bread and butter pickles
country cook
Pickle lovers flip these.
Get the recipe: Bread and butter pickles
Rice Krispies Christmas Wreath
country cook
Rice Krispies treats for Christmas.
Get the recipe: Rice Crispies Christmas Wreath
soft gingerbread cookie
country cook
Nothing expresses Christmas like the flavor of gingerbread.
Get the recipe: Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Southern pecan praline
country cook
These are always better homemade.
Get the recipe: Southern Pecan Praline
ranch dill pickles
southern soul
Turn a jar of store-bought pickles into something special.
