Looking to make something special to gift to friends, hosts/hostesses, coworkers, teachers, or anyone else in your life that deserves something delicious this holiday season? These are our top DIY edible holiday gifts that taste as good as they look!
Supplies for DIY Holiday Food Gifts
It's so easy to make homemade food gifts look beautiful with some basic supplies, like fun parchment paper, twine, gift tags and ribbon! Below are some of the products that we use most often.
This is such a pretty set of giftable tins, perfect for cookies or other small treats.
You can't go wrong with a classic Ball jar for packaging granola, nuts, jams, or even infused liquor.
We use these for homemade simple syrups, cocktail mixes, vanilla extract and more.
These cute Christmas gift tags will make any jar or tin look extra special. Make sure to write out any important storage instructions on the tag!
Another cute, cost-effective option for packaging granola, nuts, or small cookies. These ones come with bows!
Our Favorite Homemade Food Gifts
Cranberry Pomegranate Caramels
I used to make homemade caramels with my grandpa every Christmas, and they make an equally fun and delicious holiday gift. With cranberry and pomegranate juice, they have a gorgeous natural red color and a slightly tart, fruity flavor. Wrap them individually in wax paper and gift in a tin!
Homemade Ferrero Rocher
These make for such a special homemade holiday gift, especially if you go the extra mile and wrap them in gold foil! Everyone that has tasted these agrees – they're even better than store-bought. (Hard to believe, I know!)
Candied Orange and Pistachio Biscotti
These crisp biscotti are packed with pistachios and candied orange peel, then dipped in melted chocolate for a delicious cookie that's perfect for dunking in coffee or tea. Biscotti are the ideal cookie gift, because they can last for weeks at room temperature!
Cocktail Cherries
Soaked in a spiced vanilla almond simple syrup and bourbon, these homemade cocktail cherries are a great addition to cocktails, or spooned over ice cream.
DIY Cocktail Infusion Kits
You know those cocktail infusion kits that cost $30+ per jar at the store? You can make them at home for WAY less, and it's super easy to make a big batch. We included 3 different options: Spiced Orange Bourbon, Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila and Cranberry Citrus Vodka.
Gourmet Fruit & Nut Crackers
These fancy fruit and nut crackers are packed with dried fruit and nuts, but are still super crispy and crunchy. They're the perfect addition to any charcuterie board or for snacking, and they look just like store-bought! Package them in a cardboard box with a cute tag.
Candied Pecans and Almonds
These sweet candied nuts are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. They're super crunchy, easy to make, and last for weeks at room temperature.
Edible Coal Candy
This is a surprisingly delicious holiday treat for anyone on your naughty (or nice!) list this year. We make honeycomb candy, break it up into small pieces, and then coat in chocolate and black sugar for a super authentic look. Give this out in burlap bags with a tag for a fun treat!
Homemade Grenadine (Pomegranate Syrup)
Made with real pomegranate juice, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, this DIY grenadine is so much better than store-bought. The color is all-natural, and it's perfect for anyone on your list that likes a good craft cocktail.
Rosemary Olive Oil Crackers
These gorgeous, flavorful homemade crackers only take about 30 minutes to make. They're a great gift for hosts/hostesses and can easily be added to any holiday charcuterie board, or enjoyed with a dip.
Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Our Homemade Baileys Irish Cream combines Irish Whiskey, cream, and chocolate into a liqueur that really shines around the holidays. It's perfect in a hot chocolate or in a coffee sipped slowly after dessert. Just make sure to add a note that this needs to be stored in the refrigerator!
Bourbon Pecan Christmas Crack
This is an easy and absolutely delicious dessert that combines a base of saltine crackers with bourbon-infused toffee and a chocolate and pecan topping. It's always a huge hit at the holidays and will be a welcome gift to anyone on your list! We like to package it in a reusable tin lined with festive parchment paper.
Sweet and Savory Rosemary Roasted Nuts
These are a more savory version of our candied pecans for those that don't have quite as strong of a sweet tooth! Seasoned with fresh rosemary, smoked paprika, garlic, onion and a pinch of cayenne, these make for a delicious holiday snack. They also last for weeks at room temperature.
Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
The great thing about this super easy recipe is that you can choose your own espresso beans and chocolate. They're so easy to make vegan/dairy free!
White Cheddar Spritz Crackers
If you have a spritz cookie press sitting around that only gets used once a year, these Black Pepper, Parmesan & White Cheddar Spritz Crackers will put it to good use! These are essentially like a savory, cheesy cookie and they're a delicious snack for the holidays. Gift them in a reusable tin.
Cranberry Orange Bread with Almond Streusel
This cake is moist and flavorful, with fresh cranberries, orange zest and a hint of cardamom, plus a delicious almond streusel topping. To make it extra easy to package for gifting, consider baking it in a disposable tin. Let it cool completely, then wrap it in parchment paper and tie a pretty ribbon or twine around it!
Chocolate Dipped Candied Oranges
These beautiful candied oranges are dipped in dark chocolate for a delicious holiday treat. These are perfect for a DIY holiday gift, garnishing cakes, cocktails, as a snack, or for making festive tablescapes. Place parchment squares in between each slice to prevent sticking.
Slice & Bake Cheddar Cheese Coins
These cheddar cheese coins (aka cheese pennies) are a cross between shortbread and a Cheez-it. They're crisp but flaky, super buttery and cheesy, slightly spicy, and make for a delicious savory gift.
Brown Sugar Almond Granola
This crispy, delicious brown sugar almond granola is quick and easy to make with just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes of baking time. Package it in a glass jar with a ribbon and cute label!
Sour Candied Citrus Peels
These are sweet, salty and a little bitter, and they kind of taste like Sour Patch Kids! You can use any variety of citrus you'd like. They make for a unique giftable snack that you can package in a jar or cellophane bag.
Sugared Cranberries
These are so easy to make, and we also include instructions for making sugared rosemary. They're a beautiful cake or cocktail garnish. Bring them to a host/hostess at your holiday party!
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
For the friend that wants to enjoy a PSL all season long, this homemade simple syrup is so flavorful and easy to make. It's great in lattes, cocktails, or even baked goods.
Orange and Pomegranate Pâtes de Fruits
These homemade orange and pomegranate pâtes de fruits are the perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a chewy texture and crunchy sugar coating. This classy candy looks as great as it tastes and makes for an impressive edible gift!
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies
Nobody will believe these slice & bake cookies aren't store-bought! If you're looking for an edible gift that's impressive and delicious, this is the recipe for you.
Apple Butter
Smooth, perfectly spiced homemade apple butter is perfect for spreading on toast, stirring into oatmeal or yogurt, or even marinating pork or chicken. This easy, big batch apple butter recipe is freezer friendly and looks beautiful in a jar with some twine and a gift tag.
Infused Alcohol
It's so easy to infuse your favorite liquors with different fruits, spices and herbs. This recipe includes 5 specific recipes, as well as tips on how to customize your own jars.
Kitchen Sink Christmas Cookies
These easy cookies are loaded up with all of my favorite mix-ins – chocolate chunks, red and green m&m's, pretzels, potato chips, peanuts, caramels and sprinkles. They're the perfect mash up of salty and sweet, and they're always a huge hit at the holidays!
Pumpkin Jam
Like pumpkin pie in a jar (but better), this easy homemade pumpkin jam is bound to be your new fall essential. It's creamy, delicious and packed with seasonal flavors. It stores well in the fridge for a few weeks, or in the freezer for months.
Homemade Cheez Its
Cheesy, crispy, and salty, these homemade Cheez-Its taste just like the real thing. They're super easy to make with just 5 ingredients and a super simple process. Package them in a glass jar or reusable container!
Vegan Peppermint Bark
Store-bought peppermint bark is a classic edible holiday gift, but this recipe is great for friends and family that can't have dairy!
Honey Roasted Cashews
These honey roasted cashews are the perfect snack: a little sweet, a little salty, and definitely addicting.
Stained Glass Sugar Cookies
Our Stained Glass Sugar Cookies can be made two ways: with a colorful hard candy center, or with a translucent, glass-like center made with isomalt. These make for the most gorgeous homemade cookie ornaments and they're a fun project for kids and adults alike!
Pretzel Peanut Brittle
This easy homemade peanut brittle is made with honey instead of corn syrup, and we add in mini pretzels for an extra salty crunch. It comes together with just 7 ingredients on the stovetop and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Package it up in a tin and give it as a holiday gift!
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