There’s nothing I enjoy more than baking around the holidays, filling my home with Christmas scents and aromas, and sharing the joy with friends and families.
Whether it’s cookies, candy, or hot cocoa, I love gifting homemade food for Christmas. It’s affordable, easy to make in batches, and is sure to please.
I’ve listed below some of my favorite sweet and savory treats that are just perfect as DIY Christmas gifts.
Hot Cocoa in a Jar
This Hot Cocoa in a Jar from The Reid Homestead is a perfect holiday gift!
Simply layer cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips, and marshmallows into a mason jar, which can be decorated with a tag and twine. The easy-to-make gift idea is both thoughtful and practical, serving up to 8 cups of delicious hot cocoa.
Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
This Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake by In the Kitch is a quick and easy food gift idea that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Mix dry ingredients into a jar or bag and pair with a festive mug. The recipient just adds milk, oil, and microwaves for a deliciously fudgy chocolate cake.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar by In the Kitch is a creative and easy DIY food gift that allows recipients to bake their own homemade cookies.
The mix includes dry ingredients layered neatly in a mason jar, with simple instructions for adding butter and an egg to complete the recipe.
Perfect for the holidays or any occasion, this thoughtful gift combines convenience and personal touch, with options to customize the recipe for individual preferences.
Christmas Candy Sleighs
This DIY Christmas Candy Sleighs by Thoughtful Gift Club is a fun way to package candy as a holiday gift. Using a candy bar, candy canes, mini chocolates, and a Santa figure, you’ll learn how to make a cute sleigh that’s sure to bring joy.
It’s a simple and affordable DIY that can be customized with different candies.
Candy Wreath
This DIY Candy Wreath by Thoughtful Gift Club is another fun and creative way to gift candies.
Using simple materials like a styrofoam ring, mini candy bars, and ribbon, you can create a sweet wreath that’s perfect for the holidays.
The tutorial walks you through each step, from gluing candy bars to adding finishing touches like a heart-shaped candy cane and a cute note.
This decorative and edible gift idea is sure to impress anyone on your list this Christmas.
Chocolate Covered Oreos
These Chocolate Covered Oreos by Little Sunny Kitchen is a simple and fun recipe that transforms classic Oreo cookies into festive treats.
With just three ingredients—Oreos, chocolate or candy melts, and sprinkles—you can easily create delicious, customizable cookies perfect for gift-giving.
These no-bake cookies are a quick and crowd-pleasing option to bring to parties or as a sweet homemade gift.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies by Little Sunny Kitchen is a festive treat that’s both easy and delicious.
Made with a rich double chocolate base, these soft, chewy cookies are infused with peppermint and topped with a white chocolate dip and crushed candy canes.
They make a perfect Christmas gift when packaged in a cute box, offering a delightful balance of chocolate and mint flavors.
Reindeer Cocoa Treat Bags
These Reindeer Cocoa Treat Bags by Moore or Less Cooking is a fun and adorable gift idea for the holiday season.
Create treat bags filled with hot cocoa, mini chocolate chips, and marshmallows, topped with a red pom-pom nose and googly eyes to create reindeer faces.
Easy to make and perfect for teachers, coworkers, and friends, these bags can be personalized with ribbons or twist ties for a fun, homemade touch.
Gingerbread Caramel Corn
This Gingerbread Caramel Corn by The Forked Spoon is a crunchy treat made with gingerbread spices and rich, buttery caramel sauce.
Perfect for holiday snacking or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this easy-to-make recipe combines sweet and spicy flavors for an irresistible snack.
The caramel popcorn is baked to perfection, offering a delightful crunch that’s sure to be a hit during the holiday season.
Caramel Coffee Mix
This Caramel Coffee Mix in a Jar by Living Sweet Moments is a simple and thoughtful DIY gift that’s perfect for coffee lovers.
With only four ingredients, it’s quick to make and can be personalized with caramel bits for an extra indulgence.
Packaged in a jar with a wooden spoon, this gift idea is both affordable and charming for the holidays, offering a warm, customizable beverage that’s sure to be enjoyed on chilly winter days.
Edible Chocolate Boxes
These Edible Chocolate Boxes by Living Sweet Moments are perfect for holiday gifting. They’re easy to make, and you can fill them with homemade treats or candies.
A fun and edible gift idea, these boxes are sure to impress your loved ones.
Sangria Kit
This DIY Sangria Kit by Fantabulosity is a fun gift idea for friends, perfect for the holidays.
Simply, fill a drink dispenser with a bottle of wine, fruit, and optional juice mixers, then tie a wooden spoon with a decorative ribbon.
It’s a gift that’s not only easy to assemble but also allows the recipient to enjoy a ready-to-serve sangria.
Strawberry Liqueur
This Strawberry Liqueur by In the Kitch is a great homemade gift idea for the holidays.
It combines fresh or frozen strawberries with vodka (or rum) and sugar, infusing for 4 to 6 weeks to create a deliciously sweet and fruity spirit.
Once strained, it can be enjoyed over ice, mixed into cocktails, or added to lemonade.
Homemade Vanilla Extract
This Super Easy Vanilla Extract by Little Sprouts Learning is super simple to make and requires only vanilla beans and alcohol (vodka or rum). The beans are sliced and steeped in alcohol, then left to infuse for several weeks.
This is a fantastic gift idea for bakers.
Pizza Seasoning
This Pizza Seasoning Recipe by Plant-Based with Amy is a simple and flavorful blend of herbs and spices, perfect for sprinkling on homemade pizzas or adding to pasta and other dishes.
The mix includes dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, and other classic seasoning staples. It’s an easy and customizable recipe that can be adjusted to suit your taste.
This makes a great homemade gift for pizza lovers!
Reindeer Pretzels
These Reindeer Pretzels by Budget Delicious is a fun and easy holiday treat that’s perfect for kids and makes a great edible gift.
With just four ingredients—pretzels, chocolate chips, candy eyes, and red candies—this festive snack comes together in minutes and sets in the freezer in just 20 minutes.
The pretzels are decorated as cute reindeer with antlers, noses, and eyes, making them a delightful addition to any Christmas celebration or gift basket.
M&M Christmas Cookies in a Jar
These Christmas Cookies in a Jar by Hunny I’m Home is a fun and festive way to gift a delicious homemade treat.
The jar is filled with all the dry ingredients needed to bake classic Christmas cookies, making it a perfect gift for the holidays. The recipient simply needs to add the wet ingredients and bake.
It’s an easy, thoughtful gift idea that adds a personal touch to holiday giving.
Salted Chocolate Espresso Nut Clusters
This Chocolate Nut Clusters recipe by Healthy With a Chance of Sprinkles combines rich dark chocolate, espresso powder, and a variety of nuts such as pistachios, almonds, and macadamias for a perfect holiday treat.
Topped with flaky sea salt, these easy-to-make clusters offer a sweet-and-salty flavor profile that’s ideal for gifting or bringing to a Christmas party.
Simple yet decadent, this recipe is sure to be a hit during the festive season.
Garlic Chutney
This garlic chutney recipe from A Mummy Too features a simple combination of garlic, mild chili powder, lemon juice, and oil, blended into a paste.
It can be used as a fiery condiment, added to curries, or mixed into yogurt for dipping.
The chutney is gluten-free, vegan, and can be refrigerated for up to a week. The recipe offers tips for adjusting the spice level and texture.
Shortbread Cookies
These Christmas Shortbread Cookies by Recipes from a Pantry are a simple and delicious treat that’s perfect for the holiday season. They can be customized with holiday-themed shapes and a sprinkle of sugar on top.
Whether you’re gifting them or enjoying them with a cup of tea, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a sweet touch to their Christmas celebrations.
Gingerbread Man Cookies
These Air Fryer Gingerbread Man Cookies by Recipes from a Pantry are a fun and quick way to make holiday cookies! Using an air fryer, you can create perfectly golden gingerbread men with a soft, chewy center.
The recipe is simple, and the air fryer reduces baking time while still delivering that classic holiday flavor. These cookies are perfect for decorating with icing and sprinkles or simply enjoying on their own.
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