Whether you've got a few foodies on your Christmas list this year or you need a wow-worthy gift for your holiday host and hostess, there's something for everyone in this collection of homemade food gifts. From sweets to snacks to homemade preserves, these edible gift ideas are the most thoughtful way to say 'Merry Christmas'.
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Recipe and photo credit: The Littlest Crumb
Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
This easy mason jar hot chocolate recipe makes the best DIY hot cocoa Christmas gift. Make in single serve jars or a large jar for a group.
Get the recipe: Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
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Sweet and Spicy Smoked Nuts
Sweet, salty, smoky, spicy, crunchy. What more could you ask for from a snack?
Get the recipe: Sweet and Spicy Smoked Nuts
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Recipe and photo credit: Zen and Honey
Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Peppermint mocha cookies are soft, rich and full of peppermint and chocolate flavor. The perfect easy Christmas cookies recipe that everyone will love!
Get the recipe: Peppermint Mocha Cookies
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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
French Onion and Bacon Dip Mix
This creamy dip is made with sour cream plus rich flavors like beef bouillon, bacon bits and garlic. It’s so easy to make.
Get the recipe: French Onion and Bacon Dip Mix
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Butter Toffee Pretzel Snack Mix
This easy homemade holiday trail mix includes butter toffee pretzels, crackers, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. It's a festive snack perfect for your holiday camping trip or Christmas parties.
Get the recipe: Butter Toffee Snack Mix
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Recipe and photo credit: I Heart Naptime
Homemade Salsa
A cute and yummy homemade salsa gift idea for Christmas.
Get the recipe: Homemade Salsa
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Gingerbread Pancake Mix
This easy gingerbread pancake mix recipe is perfect for the holidays. Made with rye flour, dark brown sugar, and warm spices, it's ideal for gifting or mixing up for Christmas breakfast.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Pancake Mix
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Recipe and photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen
Penguin Cookies
These penguin cookies are a fun and festive no-bake treat made with chocolate almond bark and simple candy decorations.
Get the recipe: Penguin Cookies
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Homemade BBQ Rub
This simple blend of 9 spices is the perfect coating for grilled pork ribs, roasts, chops, and more.
Get the recipe: Homemade BBQ Rub
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Recipe and photo credit: I Heart Eating
Homemade Toffee
This homemade toffee recipe makes buttery toffee with almost no work and requires just 4 simple ingredients.
Get the recipe: Homemade Toffee
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Recipe and photo credit: This Jess Cooks
Candied Orange Slices
These sweet slices make an easy holiday candy for your holiday cookie tray or as a foodie gift!
Get the recipe: Candied Orange Slices
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Recipe and photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Texas Jalapeño Jelly
Sweet, spicy, and colorful, this jalapeño jelly recipe adds a little kick to biscuits, bread, chips, and more!
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Jelly
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Apricot and White Chocolate Granola Bars
Filled with oats, nuts, and dried fruit, these chewy apricot, almond, and white chocolate granola bars make the perfect hiking or lunchbox snack.
Get the recipe: Homemade Granola Bars
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Recipe and photo credit: Hungry Whisk
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Fudge
Whip up this no-bake, creamy white chocolate fudge in minutes! Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or just a festive sweet treat topped with colorful Christmas sprinkles.
Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Fudge
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Chunky Chocolate Cherry Granola
These crispy crunchy granola bites are laden with dried fruit, coconut, and chocolate chips. They're perfect for an easy breakfast or portable hiking snack.
Get the recipe: Homemade Chocolate Cherry Granola
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Recipe and photo credit: Food Meanderings
Christmas Nougat
This easy no bake Christmas Nougat (with jujubes) is a great candy for your holiday treat tray or to give as an edible gift. It’s only 4 ingredients, fun, colorful and so easy to make (no candy thermometer required), and oh so tasty!
Get the recipe: Christmas Nougat
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The Cooking Foodie
Homemade Lemon Curd
Easy 4-ingredient homemade lemon curd recipe is smooth, tangy, and rich! Perfect for tarts, cakes, cupcakes, or as a spread and makes a wonderful gift.
Get the recipe: Homemade Lemon Curd
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