It's Christmas is almost here! Planning ahead and staying organized are two excellent ways to alleviate some of the hectic hassles of the holiday season, but that doesn't always happen. Most of us are usually scrambling to put together at least one last-minute gift.
Homemade food gifts for Christmas are one of the best ways to put a little extra love into your holiday season, and many of them can be made in a flash with ingredients you already have lying around—no Christmas shopping required. So here are 55 of the best edible Christmas gifts to share with everyone on your nice list this year!
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From neighbors to teachers and even your mail delivery person, there are so many people in our lives that we want to share something special with when the holidays come around.
Food gifts are always a great way to share some Christmas spirit with friends and family. Giving something homemade says you cared enough to take the time and effort to make it extra special.
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What Are the Best Food Gifts for Christmas?
Cookies and candies are just the beginning of tasty food gifts. Homemade snacks, spreads and spice mixes are also great choices. I love finding a food gift that's unique to the recipient. If you have a steak lover in your life, my homemade steak sauce would be a huge hit! Or maybe you know a pickle fanatic? My ranch dill pickles would bring a smile to their face. A plate of Christmas cookies is just the start of the inspiration you will find in this collection.
This year, start a new tradition of sharing homemade gifts for some extra holiday spirit. Here are some ideas:
Hot cocoa bombs are so trendy right now, and they're easier to make than you might think.White chocolate cranberry fudge is as pretty as it is tasty, and it's filled with traditional holiday flavor.The apple cinnamon rock candy is a blast from the past your grandma would love!The Christmas cookie decorating kit would be so precious for the family next door.This year, put a little extra Christmas cheer into your gift-giving with some things made from the heart.
55 Best Food Gifts for Christmas
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No-Bake Truffles
Mary Giles
No-bake means extra easy.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Truffles
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Hot Cocoa Bombs
Alice Knisley Matthias
These are all the rage right now.
Get the recipe: Hot Cocoa Bombs
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Lori Lange
My favorite Christmas candy of all time.
Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Jessica Formicola
Trader Joe's has nothing on you!
Get the recipe: Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Coconut Cashew Trail Mix
Theresa Graco
Trail mixes are always a hit.
Get the recipe: Coconut Cashew Trail Mix
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Parade
Who doesn't love homemade jam?
Get the recipe: Homemade Strawberry Jam
Easy Chocolate Fudge
Krista Marshall
My go-to fudge recipe can be made with our without nuts.
Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Fudge
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
Krista Marshall
Cinnamon and honey come together for holiday rolls.
Get the recipe: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter
Lemon Dill Snack Crackers
Krista Marshall
100% addicting.
Get the recipe: Lemon Dill Snack Crackers
Sweet 'n' Salty Trail Mix
Krista Marshall
Use holiday M&M's for festive colors.
Get the recipe: Sweet 'n' Salty Trail Mix
Homemade Steak Sauce
Krista Marshall
Perfect for the grill master in your life.
Get the recipe: Homemade Steak Sauce
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
The Country Cook
This sweet treat even looks like Christmas!
Get the recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
The Country Cook
The slow cooker does most of the work.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Butter
Reindeer Chow
The Country Cook
A great one for the kids to help make for their teachers.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Chow
Reindeer Pretzels
The Country Cook
A holiday snack as cute as it is yummy.
Get the recipe: Reindeer Pretzels
Peppermint Bark Pretzels
Spend With Pennies
Sweet and salty come together for the perfect bite.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark Pretzels
Pretzel Rolo Turtles
The Country Cook
A three-ingredient treat.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Rolo Turtles
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
Spend With Pennies
The perfect snackable bite.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Bites
Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies
The Country Cook
A tin of these would be amazing to share with neighbors.
Get the recipe: Mini Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Icebox Fruit Cake
Southern Bite
A Christmas classic gets an upgrade.
Get the recipe: Icebox Fruit Cake
Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
Tidbits
Think of all the bakers on your gift list!
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
Homemade Hot Fudge
Mom On Timeout
So much better than store-bought fudge.
Get the recipe: Homemade Hot Fudge
Homemade Peanut Brittle
The Country Cook
Every Christmas candy tin needs some of this classic.
Get the recipe: Homemade Peanut Brittle
Homemade Granola
The Country Cook
A gift the whole family can enjoy.
Get the recipe: Homemade Granola
Homemade After-Dinner Mints
The Country Cook
Who knew these were so simple to make?
Get the recipe: Homemade After-Dinner Mints
Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Julia's Simply Southern
Ranch lovers won't know what hit them!
Get the recipe: Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
Salt & Lavender
Dried fruit takes this sweet treat over the top.
Get the recipe: Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark
Elf Bait Christmas Mix
The Country Cook
Perfect for the family next door with little kids!
Get the recipe: Elf Bait Christmas Mix
Grandma's Potato Candy
The Country Cook
You might know these as peanut butter pinwheels.
Get the recipe: Grandma's Potato Candy
Easy Popcorn Balls
The Country Cook
These can be your new family tradition.
Get the recipe: Easy Popcorn Balls
Edible Christmas Gifts In Jars
Half Baked Harvest
Several festive treats all in cute jars.
Get the recipe: Edible Christmas Gifts in Jars
Easy Microwave Caramels
Spend With Pennies
Candy out of the microwave? Yes, please!
Get the recipe: Easy Microwave Caramels
Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter
Crock Pot 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 those Hallmark Christmas movie marathons.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Popcorn
Easy Double Chocolate Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa Mugs + Marshmallows
Half Baked Harvest
The homemade marshmallows take this over the top!
Get the recipe: Easy Double Chocolate Vanilla Bean Hot Cocoa Mugs + Marshmallows
Crock Pot Spiced Applesauce
Crock Pot Ladies
Your gift could be part of someone's Christmas dinner.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Spiced Applesauce
Crock Pot Candy Cane Jelly
Crock Pot Ladies
A simple five-ingredient recipe.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Candy Cane Jelly
Crock Pot Candy Cane Bark
Crock Pot Ladies
Christmas candy just got a whole lot easier.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Candy Cane Bark
Coconut Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Covered Pretzel Presents
Half Baked Harvest
A gift in the shape of a gift = Christmas cuteness overload.
Get the recipe: Coconut Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Covered Pretzel Presents
Crock Pot Cashew Candy Clusters
Crock Pot Ladies
These are always a hit in the candy tin.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Cashew Candy Clusters
Crock Pot Blueberry Butter
Crock Pot Ladies
What a great flavor for toast!
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Blueberry Butter
Cinnamon Apple Bread
Southern Plate
This would be so pretty with a piece of holiday ribbon tied around it.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Apple Bread
Christmas Cookie Decorating Kit
Half Baked Harvest
The perfect gift from one family to another.
Get the recipe: Christmas Cookie Decorating Kit
Christmas Tree Hand Pies
The Country Cook
A festive gift in the perfect shape.
Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Hand Pies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Bombs
The Country Cook
Chocolate and peanut butter in every sip.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Bombs
Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy
The Country Cook
A vintage treat made new again.
Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy
Christmas Crack
The Country Cook
A butter cracker toffee sweet treat.
Get the recipe: Christmas Crack
Candied Pecans
The Country Cook
Better than the mall kiosk.
Get the recipe: Candied Pecans
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Spend With Pennies
Sweet, salty, creamy and chewy all in one bite!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Bread and Butter Pickles
The Country Cook
Pickle lovers will flip for these.
Get the recipe: Bread and Butter Pickles
Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths
The Country Cook
Rice Krispie treats, Christmas style.
Get the recipe: Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
The Country Cook
Nothing says Christmas like the flavor of gingerbread.
Get the recipe: Soft Gingerbread Cookies
Southern Pecan Pralines
The Country Cook
These are always better homemade.
Get the recipe: Southern Pecan Pralines
Ranch Dill Pickles
A Southern Soul
Turn a store-bought jar of pickles into something extra special.
Get the recipe: Ranch Dill Pickles
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