Give an edible Christmas gift to cut down on waste
Christmas is a time for giving, and what better way to show your loved ones how much you care than by giving them a gift you made yourself? Homemade edible gifts are not only thoughtful, but they’re also delicious! Here are some ideas for edible Christmas gifts that are sure to please everyone on your list.
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, and they are also a time to show family and friends how much we care. Edible Christmas gifts are delicious, thoughtful and frugal gift ideas that anyone would welcome into their home. From homemade chutneys to cookies, there is something for everyone.
Edible Christmas Gifts
1. Mint Slice Squares
This no bake slice combines mint biscuits and cream cheese, topped off with chocolate and crushed candy canes to make a delicious sweet treat. They are easy enough for the kids to help and are ready in no time at all.
2. Einkorn Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry shortbread makes the perfect giftable Christmas cookie. They are delicious and look pretty and festive when wrapped! This recipe can be made with protein packed, heirloom-quality einkorn flour, or regular all-purpose flour can be substituted.
3. Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
This fudgy chocolate mug cake is the perfect edible gift for Christmas. The ingredients are packaged and placed in a mug that can be decorated with holiday decorations. It’s an easy and personalized gift idea!
4. Christmas Cream Cheese Mints
These five ingredient Cream Cheese Mints are perfect for holiday trays, weddings and parties. They are super easy to bring together and can be modified for different holidays. Plan on making a fun batch for your holiday plans today.
5. Showman Pretzels
These Snowman Pretzels are easy winter desserts that you can make for any occasion! Everyone loves a salty and sweet treat!
6. Pomegranate + Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This Pomegranate + Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark recipe is an incredibly easy-to-make, delicious, healthy treat! Only four simple ingredients are needed and it is beautiful for gifting!
7. Plum + Onion Chutney
Christmas is a time to eat cheese. And lots of it! But no cheese board would be complete without a lovely chutney. Here, we are sharing our recipe for Plum and Red Onion Chutney that complements not only cheese but can be used as a condiment for pork and poultry dishes. Moreover, they make perfect little Christmas gifts!
8. Peppermint Bark
Do you need an extra sweet gift for someone at Christmas? Look no further then this easy recipe for peppermint bark! This lip-smacking Peppermint Bark uses only 3 ingredients. And best of all, you can prepare it using chocolate chips in less than 20 minutes.
9. Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar
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 are so simple to make.
10. Pumpkin Seed Clusters
These pumpkin seed clusters make for a fun Christmas gift, and one kids can both help make and will love to eat! A healthy snack made of nuts, seeds and a touch of maple syrup.
11. Brigadeiro (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
These simple Brazilian fudge balls take just minutes to make, and use just 4 ingredients. They freeze well too, making them a great make ahead gift idea.
12. Air Fryer Candied Pecans
This homemade snack recipe is quick and easy to make in minutes in your air fryer! Perfect for salads, holiday snacks or gift giving. Each bite is crunchy, sweet and delicious.
13. Chocolate Fudge (Without Condensed Milk)
This season gift this classic chocolate fudge. We love that it is wonderfully rich, dense and crumbly, and melts in the mouth!
14. Candy Cane Hot Chocolate In A Jar
This Candy Cane Hot Chocolate in a Jar is a great 15 minute edible Christmas gift and tastes delicious! This homemade hot chocolate mix is easy to make, as well as a festive and fun treat to gift teachers, your coworkers, neighbors and friends!
15. Pralines Roses
These pralines roses or French pink pralines are a delicious sweet treat from Lyon in France. With just four ingredients they are a cheap and impressive no bake dessert.
16. Christmas Rocky Road
This no-bake Christmas Rocky Road is a fun and festive Christmas treat. With warming gingerbread and pretty red and green candy it’s sure to be a hit this Christmas!
17. Healthy Chewy No Bake Granola Bars
The only recipe for granola bars you’ll ever need. Easy, delicious and customizable portable snack or breakfast treat packed with nutrients and flavor! It makes a great homemade Christmas gift as well!
18. Christmas Cookie Sticks
These easy Christmas cookie sticks call for basic ingredients that probably already have most of them in your pantry. This simple Christmas cookies recipe is perfect for cookie exchange parties or to give as gifts.
19. Reindeer Pretzels
These 4 ingredient Reindeer Pretzels are a fun holiday dessert that you can make with the kids! Make an extra batch as they make a great edible holiday gift everyone will love.
20. Chocolate Star Shortbread
A simple to make shortbread cut into stars and dipped in chocolate is a perfect Christmas threat. It’s easy to get a mass production line going so you can makes bags of shortbread for co-workers, teacher gifts, neighbours etc.
21. Christmas Spiced Chocolate Salami
Chocolate salami is something I first discovered at a Christmas market a few years ago, and while it looks really impressive, it’s essentially just a fridge cake, formed into a salami shape, with added string for effect.
22. Dried Orange Slices
These easy citrus slices make the perfect Christmas gift. They can be used to garnish drinks, decorate your tree or home, or as a beautiful cake topper.
23. Peppermint Bark Popcorn
Enjoy your favorite seasonal chocolate treat as a sweet and salty snack! This homemade Peppermint Bark Popcorn is perfect for Christmas party munching and gifting! This gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-free recipe is easy to make with crispy popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate, crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, and drizzled with dark chocolate!
24. Crispy Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies
These paleo, vegan and AIP gingerbread cut out cookies are deliciously crispy and easy to make. With traditional flavor from molasses and spices, these cookies are the perfect treat for the holidays.
25. Salted Caramel Walnuts With Rosemary
A delicious, flavourful and healthy snack made in just 10 minutes with 5 ingredients. An easy and fancy Christmas gift!
26. Gingerbread Caramel Corn
Delicious Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe made with warming gingerbread spices and sweet buttery caramel sauce. Enjoy this perfectly sweet and crunchy snack time favorite all holiday season and share your very own gingerbread caramel corn with family and friends for an easy, homemade, edible gift.
27. Whiskey Maple Syrup
Make a thoughtful, edible gift for the guys on your list with this whiskey infused maple syrup gift in a jar. It comes together quickly and looks so professional with included FREE printable labels and some simple embellishments.
LOVE this list of edible Christmas gifts! I have been trying to focus on these types of gifts recently as they are so unique and fun to give. Pinning this to go back to!