Whether you want to save some money or just love to cook, Christmas food gifts are a great option. Unless you present them with something they don't like (and when it's sweet and yummy - how is that going to happen?) no one is ever disappointed by a food treat. You can make big batches and delight lots of people without a massive effort. I'm sure there's something in this list of Christmas food gifts you'd love to make. Click on the source, follow the recipe and hey presto, treats all round.
1. Easy Peppermint Bark
Source: Peppermint Bark Recipe - A ...
One of the easiest and most common Christmas food gifts.
2. Homemade Turtles
Source: Homemade Turtles - Averie Cooks
Fast, easy, no-bake and just 4 ingredients.
3. Lumps of Coal
Source: Mallow and Co.: Coal Rice ...
These are Oreo Rice Krispie treats following a traditionally symbolic theme.
4. Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties
Source: Holiday Desserts: Peppermint Patties Recipe
So easy to make and so good.
5. Shortbread Bites
Source: Shortbread Bites
Careful - they're addictive.
6. Easy Chocolate Fudge
Source: Easy Chocolate Fudge - Chocolate ...
just 4 ingredients and a few minutes! Perfect for gift giving!
7. Chocolate Covered Cherries
Source: Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe - ...
I wouldn't be able to resist these. There'd probably not be enough left to gift.
8. Melted Snowmen Cookies
Source: List of Christmas dishes
If you're going to gift cookies, give them ons with a truly great holiday theme.
9. Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee
Source: The Tastiest Homemade Christmas Gift: ...
Have you tried salted toffee/caramel yet? Why not?
10. Hot Chocolate Spoons
Source: Hot Chocolate Spoons
People will love to stir their coffee, hot chocolate or cocoa with these.
11. Homemade Gumdrops
Source: Homemade Gumdrops - Chocolate Chocolate ...
Have fun making them in Christmas colors.
12. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds
Source: Slow Cooker Cinnamon Almonds | ...
Your house will smell amazing when you make these.
13. Easy Homemade Toffee
Source: Easy Homemade Toffee - Damn ...
So addictive.
14. Crockpot Chocolate Candy
Source: Good Food from Trisha Yearwood
Let the Crockpot do the hard work.
15. Oreo Snowman
Source: Oreo Snowman Christmas Treats
Move over cake pops. Cookie pops are here.
16. White Star Pretzels
Source: White Star Pretzels in a ...
Pretzels dressed up in holiday finery.
17. Candy Cane Hearts
Source: How to make candy cane ...
Perfect for spreading the love at Christmastime.
18. Alcoholic Lollipops
Source: Liquor Lollipops Recipe {Holiday Hostess ...
Everyone’s a sucker for these.
19. Cream Cheese Mints
Source: Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Better if made in holiday colors, I think.
20. Salted Beer Caramel Corn
Source: Salted Beer Caramel Corn - ...
Men deserve Christmas food gifts too!
21. Quick Reindeer Treats
Source: With A Blast: Quick Reindeer ...
This is more about the packaging than the sweets but it's a great gift for kids to share at school.
22. Homemade Caramels
Source: Homemade Caramels - Tastes Better ...
Chewy and creamy and yummy.
23. Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Source: Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls ...
Make them with milk or dark chocolate (or both.)
24. Ginger Caramels
Source: ginger caramels - i am ...
Ginger leaves a little bit of warmth on your tongue.
25. Baileys Truffles
Source: Spike Your Sweets: No-Bake Baileys ...
4 ingredients and minimal effort.
26. Rice Krispie Trees
Source: Rice Krispies Trees
Everyone loves Rice Krispie treats but give them a seasonal twist with a tree shape.
27. Christmas Rock Candy
Source: Christmas Rock Candy - Serendipity ...
An ideal stocking stuffer.
28. Winter White Red Velvet Fudge
Source: Winter White Red Velvet Fudge ...
Looks impressive, huh?
29. Easy Mounds
Source: Easy Homemade Bounty Bars aka ...
We call the retail candy "Bounty" in the UK. I love the dark chocolate one the best.
30. Lemon Truffles
Source: letthebakingbeginblog.com
Lemon is a nice change to all the chocolate, caramel and peppermint flavors at this time of year.
Many of these Christmas food gifts can be made in a multitude of flavors. Search online for a recipe for your favorite flavors and you're sure to find! Are you ready to become a sweetie treat maker this Christmas?