36 Homemade Food Gifts for Christmas

Looking for festive edible gift ideas to give this holiday season? Try these 36 homemade food gifts for Christmas that your friends and family will love.

 

Homemade edible Christmas truffles, cookies, and food gift jars.

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When it comes to holiday gift-giving, homemade gifts are some of the most thoughtful and heartfelt gifts you can give. It’s one of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season with the people in your life that you love and appreciate.

Homemade gifts are also a wonderful gift idea if you trying to do Christmas on a budget. Festive homemade food gifts are some of my favorite gifts to give (and receive!) during the holidays. We love baking Christmas cookies, desserts, and holiday treats to share with family and friends. It’s become a cherished Christmas tradition that we look forward to every holiday season.

That is why, I thought I would share some homemade food gifts that you can make this Christmas to share with your loved ones. You will find edible gift ideas in a jar, as well as cookies, truffles, fudge recipes, and more festive Christmas treats that you can add to holiday tins, or treat bags to give as gifts this holiday season.

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36 Homemade Food Gifts for Christmas

These homemade food gifts for Christmas are perfect for giving to family, friends, teachers, neighbors or even use as stocking stuffers.

Edible Gifts in a Jar

These food gifts in a jar are the perfect way to share some holiday spirit with your loved ones. Find hot cocoa mixes, holiday mug cake, cookie mixes in a jar, and more. These festive Christmas food gifts are sure to be loved by all.

Hot cocoa mix in a glass mason jar with ribbon

Hot Cocoa in a Jar-The Reid Homestead

Make up a few of these hot cocoa jars to have on hand for gift-giving this year. Everyone will love getting them!

Hot cocoa mix with snowmen marshmallows in jar with white lid and a red ribbon

Hot Chocolate & Snowmen Holiday Gift Sparkles to Sprinkles

Looking for an easy and tasty holiday gift to give? Try this hot chocolate and snowmen holiday gift. A fun gift idea so they can make and sip on hot chocolate anytime they want!

Related: How to Make a Hot Cocoa Bar

Glass jar with caramel coffee mix and a wooden spoon

Caramel Coffee Mix in a Jar- Living Sweet Moments

This Caramel Coffee mix only requires 4 ingredients and is the perfect DIY Gift idea for friends and family. Add a little spoon on the side for easy access.

Apple cider mix in glass mason jar with red and white ribbon with cinnamon sticks and a wooden star on the side

Spiced Apple Cider Mix–  Country Girl’s Life

This spiced apple cider mix is perfect for neighbors and coworkers. There is a free printable label to make gift-giving easy.

Glass mason jar with chocolate snack mix with a red and white polka dot fabric and a white ribbon.

Double Chocolate Snack Cake Mix- Homan at Home

This double chocolate snack cake mix is the perfect gift in a jar! Includes a printable card with instructions for making the cake.

Mason jar with chocolate mug cake mix inside and recipe attached to outside of jar

Chocolate Mug Cake Gift– Crafts by Amanda

Edible gifts are the perfect easy DIY holiday gift idea. This chocolate mug cake in a jar is a gift that everyone will enjoy.

Cookie mix in a mason jar with red and white ribbon and gift tag

Cookie Mix in a Jar- I Heart Naptime

 Create an easy and delicious homemade Christmas gift with these layered cookie mix in a jar. These are always a big hit! Free printable tag and instructions included.

Cranberry chocolate chip cookie mix in a glass jar with gold ribbon

Homemade Christmas Cookie Gift Jar- Honey & Lime

Make this easy homemade Christmas cookie gift jar for your loved ones this holiday season!

Cranberry oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix in mason jar with red and white ribbon

Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar– Vegan Huggs

Need an easy, last-minute, but thoughtful gift? Look no further, because these Cranberry-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar are fun, festive, thoughtful and so simple to make.

Chocolate candy cane pancake mix in jar with peppermint candies

Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Pancakes- The Soccer Mom Blog

A fun Christmas gift idea for anyone on your list — these Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Pancakes are easy to make and delicious!

Chocolate spoon fudge in a glass jar

Chocolate Spoon Fudge in a Jar– Cooking with Curls

Chocolate spoon fudge in a jar makes a delightful and decadent Christmas gift that’s sure to bring joy to anyone who receives it. This rich and creamy treat is easy to make and comes with its own individual spoon!

Christmas Cookies &Treats for Holiday Gifts

Holiday cookies and treats are one of the best ways to spread some Christmas cheer. Add these delicious and festive cookies and treats to a Christmas tin, box, plate, or treat bag to share with friends and family.

Gingerbread truffles with sprinkles on a white plate

Gingerbread Truffles– Semi Homemade Kitchen

Savor the season with these Gingerbread Truffles. These creamy, spiced delights are easy to make and perfect for gifting. Enjoy the cozy essence of the holidays in every bite.

Oreo truffles with red, white and green sprinkles in a Christmas tin

Oreo Truffles- Cincy Shopper

These Oreo Truffles Balls are so simple to make and they make for a perfect candy to gift during the holidays.

Hazelnut truffles in a silver bowl

Hazelnut Expresso Truffles– Live to Sweet

These Hazelnut Espresso Truffles take chocolate, hazelnuts, and espresso and turn them into a decadent treat. Perfect for gifting during the holidays!

Peppermint oreo truffles on a white plate

Oreo Mint Chocolate Truffles-

Homemade Oreo mint chocolate truffles are the perfect treat to enjoy with family and friends. With just only a few ingredients they are so easy to make with a deliciously creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate mint center.

Gingerbread fudge cut into squares with white icing stacked

Gingerbread Fudge– Spend with Pennies

A seasonally spiced gingerbread fudge that takes just minutes to make and doubles as a festive, edible Christmas gift.

Christmas cookie fudge with red and white sprinkles

Christmas Cookie Fudge-Trop Rockin

Christmas Cookie Fudge is a blend of classic holiday cookie flavors and a rich, creamy texture, making it a tasty gift for Christmas. This sweet treat is sure to bring smiles and warmth to your loved ones during the holiday season.

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Chocolate crockpot candy with red, green and white sprinkles in Christmas tin

Crockpot Candy-Dinner at the Zoo

This easy crock pot candy is creamy chocolate peanut clusters, all made with the help of a slow cooker! The perfect treat for the holidays that serves a crowd.

Pretzels with melted chocolate and M&M's

Rolo Pretzels- Organically Addison

These Rolo pretzels are so quick and easy to make! It only takes 10 minutes, and you only need 3 ingredients to whip up this creamy, crunchy, chocolaty treat.

Cracker with melted chocolate and sprinkles

Christmas Cracker Candy– Blackberry Babe

This Christmas Cracker Candy is an easy-to-make, no-bake holiday gift! Package in a holiday treat bag for a delicious gift idea.

Melted Chocolate bark with reindeer faces on a red and white background

Reindeer Bark- Dancing Through the Rain

Chocolate Reindeer Bark is a festive and delectable holiday treat made by layering melted chocolate with crunchy pretzel twists, candy eyes, and a candy nose, resembling adorable reindeer faces. This delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors creates a whimsical and irresistible confection perfect for Christmas celebrations!

Green nougat with jellied candies

Grinch Christmas Nougat– Yum in the Kitchen

Grinch Christmas Nougat is a whimsical, melt-in-your-mouth confection dotted with jolly red gumdrops that are as fun to make as they are to eat. It’s the perfect to wrap up and give as a gift this holiday season.

Homemade peanut brittle on plate

Microwave Peanut Brittle– The Slow Roasted Italian

This 10-minute Microwave Peanut Brittle is a quick, crunchy, and utterly irresistible treat that’s perfect for gifting during the holiday season. The golden, caramelized sweetness pairs harmoniously with the nutty crunch, making it an absolute Christmas delight.

Reindeer chow with M&M's, rolo's, and pretzels

Reindeer Chow- Love From the Oven

Holiday muddy buddy mix (with a cute holiday name) is an irresistible blend of salty and sweet, thanks to the combination of cereal, pretzels, chocolate, and candies. In less than 30 minutes you can have a big bowl of this grab-and-go mix ready for Santa’s helpers.

Christmas popcorn with pretzels, and red and green M&M's

Christmas Popcorn- This Tiny Blue House

This festive Christmas popcorn is the perfect edible treat to give to family and friends this holiday season.

Homemade caramel popcorn in glass jar

Gingerbread Caramel Corn- The Forked Spoon

Savor this delightful Gingerbread-Spiced Caramel Corn Recipe, a harmonious blend of warm gingerbread flavors and rich buttery caramel. Perfectly sweet and crunchy, it’s the ideal treat for the holiday season. Plus, it makes for a thoughtful, homemade edible gift to share with loved ones.

Sweet and spicy Christmas nuts in silver dish

Sweet Spicy Christmas Nuts– Garlic & Zest

These spiced nuts are a great gift to give to family, friends, neighbors, and teachers this holiday season. They will be the most sought-after snack.

Candied walnuts in grey bowl with rosemary on top

Salted Caramel Candied Walnuts– Happy Kitchen

These Salted Caramel Candied Walnuts with Rosemary are a delicious, flavorful, and healthy snack made in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. It makes an easy and fancy Christmas gift for your family and friends!

Candied pecans on white plate

Air Fryer Candied Pecans- Seanna’s Kitchen

Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans make the perfect food gifts for Christmas. So tasty on charcuterie boards, in salads, and eaten by the handful.

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Gingerbread kiss cookies on white plate

Gingerbread Kiss Cookies- My Happy Bakes

These Gingerbread Kiss Cookies are soft, perfectly spiced and so easy to make. They’re perfect for Christmas gift-giving.

Chocolate chip pretzel cookies on cutting board on a white background

Big Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies- Fit Mama Real Food

BIG chocolate chip pretzel cookies are all about that salty and sweet perfect combination!  A fun and delicious twist you’ll want over and over again.

Sugar cookies with red and green frosting in Christmas tin

Lofthouse Cookies– Chew Out Loud

Made with a secret ingredient, this Lofthouse cookies recipe is extra fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and topped with a sweet buttercream frosting for a truly decadent soft sugar cookie dessert. Whip them up for holiday parties, gift-giving, and more!

Oatmeal cranberry cookies on white plate with chocolates

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies– Art of Natural Living

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are a tasty holiday cookie. Make them at home or create a fun gift with the Cookies in a Jar option.

Snowflake shaped eggnog cookies with white icing

Eggnog Latte Cutout Cookies– Girl vs. Dough

Looking for a new way to spread holiday cheer? Try these Eggnog Latte Cutout Cookies! They’re simple and fun to make, and they’ll get everyone in the family (and Santa, too) excited about the holidays.

M&M cookies on cutting board with a bowl of M&M's on the side

Christmas M&M Cookies– The Feathered Nester

These Christmas M&M cookies are absolutely perfect as gifts! They are deliciously soft and chewy, with festive red and green M&M candies on top. Everyone will love receiving a batch of these homemade cookies during the holiday season.

Gingerbread cookies with white icing on a white plate

Simple Gingerbread Cookies– Clan Kitchen

Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful gingerbread cookies – a heartwarming and easy-to-make recipe that fills your home with the warm, comforting aroma of Christmas. These cute gingerbread cookies, perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a cherished Christmas food gift, are a family favorite that offers a creative, icing-filled adventure for kids of all ages.

There you go, 36 best homemade food gifts for Christmas. I hope this list has inspired you to start baking some holiday cookies or treats to give as gifts this year. Happy Holidays!

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