--- title: "30 Delicious DIY Food Gifts to Give This Xmas ..." description: "Easy Peppermint Bark; Homemade Turtles; Lumps of Coal; Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties; Shortbread Bites; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/sweet-treats-for-christmas-food-gifts/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-05-21" --- # 30 Delicious DIY Food Gifts to Give This Xmas ... Whether you want to save some money or just love to cook, Christmas [food gifts](https://food.allwomenstalk.com/ideas-for-food-gifts-for-all-occasions/) 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 ![Easy Peppermint Bark](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r6/wk/a6u1kbrk5848b93b8038a897181875_500x635.jpg) Source: [Peppermint Bark Recipe - A ...](https://www.awortheyread.com/peppermint-bark-recipe/) One of the easiest and most common Christmas food gifts. ## 2. Homemade Turtles ![Homemade Turtles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/u4/kv/essxuz84_600x890.jpg) Source: [Homemade Turtles - Averie Cooks](https://www.averiecooks.com/homemade-turtles/) Fast, easy, no-bake and just 4 ingredients. ## 3. Lumps of Coal ![Lumps of Coal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m1/by/v8no7cay_600x896.jpg) Source: [Mallow and Co.: Coal Rice ...](http://mallowandco.blogspot.com/2012/12/coal-rice-krispy-treats.html) These are Oreo Rice Krispie treats following a traditionally symbolic theme. ## 4. Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties ![Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xi/iu/aidey0wg_400x548.jpg) Source: [Holiday Desserts: Peppermint Patties Recipe](https://www.thegunnysack.com/peppermint-patties-recipe-and-a-giveaway-from-country-door) So easy to make and so good. ## 5. Shortbread Bites ![Shortbread Bites](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h2/bm/vukniavu_426x640.jpg) Source: [Shortbread Bites](https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a25882/shortbread-bites-1945/) Careful - they're addictive. ## 6. Easy Chocolate Fudge ![Easy Chocolate Fudge](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jn/le/n7zugzy8_600x900.jpg) Source: [Easy Chocolate Fudge - Chocolate ...](http://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/2014/10/easy-chocolate-fudge/) just 4 ingredients and a few minutes! Perfect for gift giving! ## 7. Chocolate Covered Cherries ![Chocolate Covered Cherries](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ez/sn/t47c8hd8_600x900.jpg) Source: [Chocolate Covered Cherries Recipe - ...](https://cincyshopper.com/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 ![Chocolate Sea Salt Toffee](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yq/ln/hsa91hoy_600x600.jpg) Source: [The Tastiest Homemade Christmas Gift: ...](https://goo.gl/6EubUU) Have you tried salted toffee/caramel yet? Why not? ## 10. Hot Chocolate Spoons ![Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ew/y5/uxf2kvq7_541x800.jpg) Source: [Hot Chocolate Spoons](https://thenerdswife.com/hot-chocolate-spoons.html) People will love to stir their coffee, hot chocolate or cocoa with these. ## 11. Homemade Gumdrops ![Homemade Gumdrops](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yg/ws/dguxnsoa_500x625.jpg) Source: [Homemade Gumdrops - Chocolate Chocolate ...](http://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/2012/10/homemade-gumdrops/) 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 ![Oreo Snowman](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rx/i8/l15dun11_600x897.jpg) Source: [Oreo Snowman Christmas Treats](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=simplecookingrecipe.com) Move over cake pops. Cookie pops are here. ## 16. White Star Pretzels ![White Star Pretzels](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/th/de/cdlels16_600x933.jpg) Source: [White Star Pretzels in a ...](http://www.raininghotcoupons.com/white-star-pretzels-jar-gift-free-printable-label/) Pretzels dressed up in holiday finery. ## 17. Candy Cane Hearts ![food, dessert, christmas, gingerbread, icing,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gx/qq/u02c7elh58493cd3f144c679285913_600x917.jpg) Source: [How to make candy cane ...](https://onelittleproject.com/how-to-make-candy-cane-hearts/) 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 ![Salted Beer Caramel Corn](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/er/v4/aopehlle_600x900.jpg) Source: [Salted Beer Caramel Corn - ...](http://thebeeroness.com/2013/09/18/salted-beer-caramel-corn/) Men deserve Christmas food gifts too! ## 21. Quick Reindeer Treats ![Quick Reindeer Treats](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dg/kk/cj5960e0_600x789.jpg) Source: [With A Blast: Quick Reindeer ...](https://www.withablast.net/quick-reindeer-treats/) This is more about the packaging than the sweets but it's a great gift for kids to share at school. ## 22. Homemade Caramels ![food, dish, dessert, produce, coconut,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/be/kb/x8637utd58493b6cb5e03207178814_600x817.jpg) Source: [Homemade Caramels - Tastes Better ...](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-caramels/) Chewy and creamy and yummy. ## 23. Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls ![food, chocolate truffle, dessert, edible mushroom, hazelnut,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ec/og/fqptst7j58493be3027e9739330392_500x576.jpg) Source: [Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls ...](https://momfabulous.com/2014/10/easy-chocolate-peanut-butter-balls-recipe/) Make them with milk or dark chocolate (or both.) ## 24. Ginger Caramels ![food, dessert, produce, flavor, baking,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/o1/oq/q8dznnnf58493b42a89f4479935015_485x600.jpg) Source: [ginger caramels - i am ...](https://iambaker.net/ginger-caramels/) Ginger leaves a little bit of warmth on your tongue. ## 25. Baileys Truffles ![Baileys Truffles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g3/e3/r17gxek55848b9c5f207c320093251_500x511.jpg) Source: [Spike Your Sweets: No-Bake Baileys ...](https://www.brit.co/baileys-bonbons/) 4 ingredients and minimal effort. ## 26. Rice Krispie Trees ![Rice Krispie Trees](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lr/b6/bzakin2o5848b9dc3e237081924152_500x500.jpg) Source: [Rice Krispies Trees](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.recipe.com/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 ![food, dessert, petal, strawberry, produce,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oq/ah/wh4x1cyk58493ae3e4fd6890956431_500x596.jpg) Source: [Winter White Red Velvet Fudge ...](https://goo.gl/3WiB2A) Looks impressive, huh? ## 29. Easy Mounds ![Easy Mounds](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c3/yv/tlbd06ty_572x809.jpg) Source: [Easy Homemade Bounty Bars aka ...](https://www.notenoughcinnamon.com/easy-homemade-bounty-aka-mounds/) We call the retail candy "Bounty" in the UK. I love the dark chocolate one the best. ## 30. Lemon Truffles ![Lemon Truffles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ht/ce/gvvwbf7b_543x812.jpg) Source: [letthebakingbeginblog.com](https://letthebakingbegin.com/lemon-truffles/) 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! 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