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20 Christmas Food Gifts to Make for Everyone (#11 Is My Favorite)

Way better than anything store-bought, these homemade Christmas food gifts will delight everyone.

From homemade jam to Italian Christmas bread and vanilla extract, this collection includes yummy food gift ideas for everyone on your list.

Christmas Cookie Box

A box containing an assortment of homemade Christmas cookies.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Spread some holiday cheer to friends and family by gifting this homemade Christmas cookie box. All different holiday cookie recipes are included to give your cookie box a variety of tasty options.

The snowman, present, and Christmas tree chocolate-covered Oreos are adorable!

Get the Recipe: Christmas Cookie Box

Hot Cocoa in a Jar

Jars of homemade hot cocoa with printable tags.
Photo Credit: The Reid Homestead

A jar of hot cocoa makes the perfect budget-friendly gift to share this Christmas. This recipe includes some flavor variations and has the cutest printable tags.

You can make them with common pantry staples, and they come together so easily that you can let the kids help.

Get the Recipe: Hot Cocoa in a Jar

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Jars of homemade vanilla extract.
Photo Credit: Coley Cooks

Real vanilla extract is a hot commodity in anyone’s kitchen, especially bakers. This homemade recipe is even better than store-bought vanilla. Plus, it’s made with just two ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Panettone Italian Christmas Bread

A traditional, buttery panetto.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

With a buttery, brioche-like texture, this Italian sweet bread is made with orange, dried cranberries, raisins, and orange liquor. Don’t forget to add a festive bow around the loaf.

Get the Recipe: Panettone Italian Christmas Bread

Christmas Jam

A jar of jam made of cranberries, oranges and strawberries, on a spoon.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

A batch of homemade Christmas jam is always a favorite with everyone. This holiday jam recipe combines strawberries, oranges, warming spices, and cranberries.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Jam

Christmas Present Oreo Truffles

Red and green present truffles on a white plate.
Photo Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

Shaped like little presents, these yummy Oreo truffles make lovely food gifts. These truffles are filled with a cream cheese and Oreo mixture, yum!

Get the Recipe: Christmas Present Oreo Truffles

Rosemary Salt Recipe

A bowl of rosemary salt with a spoon inside.
Photo Credit: Simply Beyond Herbs

Whether you use fresh rosemary from your garden or store-bought to make this recipe, one thing is certain: this rosemary salt will be used up by everyone who receives it.

Grilling enthusiasts, foodies, and anyone who loves to cook will appreciate this gift. Plus, it takes just 10 minutes to make.

Get the Recipe: Rosemary Salt Recipe

Popcorn Christmas Gift Basket

A basket filled with popcorn kernels and spices in jars.
Photo Credit: Extreme Couponing Mom

A popcorn gift basket makes such a wonderful family gift idea for movie night. Free printable labels and tags are included, which really elevates the gift.

Get the Recipe: Popcorn Christmas Gift Basket

Christmas Fudge

Red and green fudge on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

With 10 minutes of prep time and just three ingredients, you can make the prettiest swirled holiday fudge that makes the best Christmas gift. This recipe makes for rich, chewy fudge that practically melts in your mouth.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Fudge

Caramel Coffee Mix in a Jar

A jar of homemade caramel coffee mix.
Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments

Make a few jars of this yummy caramel coffee mix to give out this holiday season. It’s easy to make, and the results are so delicious that your loved ones will skip Starbucks and ask for the recipe!

Get the Recipe: Caramel Coffee Mix in a Jar

Soup Mixes in a Jar

Jars of homemade soup mix.
Photo Credit: Wholefully

Nothing is better than a bowl of warm soup on a cold winter day. Get recipes for six different soup mix ideas, such as Italian barley, spicy black bean split pea, chicken noodle, coconut curry, and five beans.

Use the printable labels to make the gift extra special and add a personalized touch.

Get the Recipe: Soup Mixes in a Jar

Peppermint Candy Spoons

Candy Cane spoons for hot cocoa with chocolate dip.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

If you need a homemade gift but are short on time, these peppermint spoons only take 15 minutes to make.

These add the perfect touch of chocolate and peppermint flavor to coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.

Get the Recipe: Peppermint Candy Spoons

Gingerbread Caramel Corn

A mason jar filled with caramel gingerbread popcorn.
Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Add a seasonal vibe to a simple batch of caramel corn by adding molasses and ground ginger to give it some yummy gingerbread flavor.

Having a few jars of this gingerbread caramel corn on hand makes fantastic gifts for next-door neighbors, mail carriers, coaches, teachers, and anyone else you want to give a little something to.

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Caramel Corn

Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies

Snowball orange cranberry cookies in a red tin.
Photo Credit: Blend with Spices

No one can resist snowball cookies around the holidays, and these are made with dried cranberries and orange zest. Gift them in a festive tin and add a bow on top.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Snowball Cookies

Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard

A spoon of hot sweet mustard.
Photo Credit: Noshing with the Nolands

Made with honey and cayenne, this homemade sweet and hot mustard is so good you’ll want to make two batches: one to gift and one to enjoy for yourself.

This easy-to-make mustard is tasty on sandwiches, soft pretzels, hotdogs, and more.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard

Candy Cane Sleighs

Candy sleighs with candy cane runners.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

These fun sleighs are made with candy and candy canes and are incredibly easy to assemble. Both kids and adults will love this little gift.

If you’re looking for a creative way to give gift cards, you could easily add one between the candy.

Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Sleighs

Pecan Praline Sauce

Pecan praline sauce in a gravy boat and on a spoon.
Photo Credit: Grits and Gouda

Grab four simple ingredients like heavy cream and pecans to make this indulgent pecan praline sauce. This is a winning gift idea that tastes great over ice cream, cake, or enjoyed by the spoonful!

Get the Recipe: Pecan Praline Sauce

Boozy Hot Chocolate Gift

Jars of homemade hot cocoa mix with fireball attached.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This recipe makes sweet jars of homemade hot cocoa and adds a little spicy and boozy fun by including a mini bottle of Fireball.

By the way, I’ve also included a non-alcoholic hot chocolate in a jar gift on this list if you’re looking for something without alcohol.

Get the Recipe: Boozy Hot Chocolate Gift

Eggnog Bread

Slices of homemade eggnog bread with frosting.
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul

This eggnog bread comes together with everyday pantry staples and takes only ten minutes to prep. You can make the tasty eggnog glaze with just two ingredients.

If anyone on your list loves eggnog, you’ll want to make this tasty dessert loaf for them.

Get the Recipe: Eggnog Bread

Gingerbread Spice Mix

A jar of homemade gingerbread spice, spilling out of the jar.
Photo Credit: Zen and Honey

Share a little holiday spirit with this homemade gingerbread spice mix. Recipients can bake with it, sprinkle it over coffee and tea, and continue using it as the season passes when they crave cozy flavors.

Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Spice Mix

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