50+ Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

A collection of 50+ of the most popular homemade Christmas food gifts - with everything from truffles, rocky road, fudge, chocolate bark, homemade Baileys, kids treats and more!

A collage of homemade Christmas food gifts.

With Christmas just around the corner, there's no better time to start whipping up some delicious homemade gifts for family, friends, neighbours and teachers (... but don't forget to keep some for yourself too!).

Homemade Christmas Food Gift Recipes
Truffles And Balls
Fudges
Rocky Road
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Homemade Christmas Food Gift Recipes

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Make a batch of everyone's favourite cheeky Christmas drink and bottle it up for boozy little Christmas gifts.

Homemade Baileys Recipe

Make your own Homemade Baileys Irish Cream in less than 2 minutes and with only 6 basic ingredients. The perfect homemade gift for family and friends.

5 from 50 votes

Two filled bottles with handwritten labels attached.

Chocolate Christmas Puddings

If you're running short on time and need a quick little gift, then these Christmas puddings are just what you need! Made from store-bought Chocolate Royal marshmallow cookies, they take just a few minutes to decorate.

Chocolate Christmas Puddings Recipe

The easiest little Chocolate Christmas Puddings made from chocolate Royals biscuits, white chocolate, spearmint leaves and jaffas.

5 from 6 votes

Super Easy Gingerbread Recipe

Make a batch of our easy gingerbread, place it into pretty bags and tie with a ribbon for a cute little gift.

Gingerbread Recipe Recipe

The easiest gingerbread recipe ever... perfect for making gingerbread men and Christmas shapes to decorate with the kids!

5 from 61 votes

The easiest gingerbread recipe ever... perfect for making gingerbread men and Christmas trees! Decorate with the kids for a fun Christmas activity!

3 Ingredient Shortbread

Our famous shortbread recipe is so simple! Cut out your favourite Christmas shapes for a sweet little homemade Christmas food gift.

3 Ingredient Shortbread Recipe Recipe

The famous 3 ingredient shortbread recipe is the easiest melt-in-your-mouth shortbread you'll ever make... all you need is butter, plain flour and icing sugar!

5 from 399 votes

Our 3 ingredient shortbread recipe is the easiest shortbread you'll ever make... all you need is butter, plain flour and icing sugar!

Florentine Biscuits

Florentine biscuits look just that little bit special, so treat someone this Christmas with a surprise gift. They are surprisingly super easy to make too!

Florentine Biscuits Recipe

You’ll love these crispy, chewy and buttery Florentine biscuits. Filled with dried fruit, flaked almonds and Corn Flakes for a crunchy Aussie twist, they are held together with sticky caramel and baked until golden and crisp.

5 from 3 votes

An overhead shot of a corn flake florentine biscuit.

Reindeer Noses

Your favourite little ones will love being given a bag of reindeer noses! Perfect for kindy or school friends!

Reindeer Noses

Reindeer Noses make the perfect homemade Christmas gift for friends and family! Simply add our super cute FREE printable labels to your gift bags and fill them with Maltesers and a Jaffa!

Reindeer Noses Recipe

Brownies In A Jar

This is one of our favourite Christmas homemade food gifts! Perfect for teachers and neighbours - and the recipe includes our free printable labels!

Brownies in a Jar Recipe

'Brownies in a Jar' make the perfect homemade gift for a teacher, friend or neighbour. Includes a free printable recipe label gift tag.

5 from 53 votes

Cookies In A Jar

Just like our 'Brownies In A Jar', these 'Cookies In A Jar' are quick and easy to prepare and are the perfect gift on their own, or as part of a hamper.

Cookies in a Jar Recipe

Our 'Cookies in a Jar' make a unique homemade gift for Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. Includes a free printable recipe gift tag label.

5 from 10 votes

Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Who wouldn't love a jar of this luscious chocolate sauce as a gift? Chocolate Fudge Sauce is such an old fashioned classic loved by generations!

Chocolate Fudge Sauce Recipe

Rich, thick and gooey Chocolate Fudge Sauce is just perfect for pouring over a bowl of ice-cream or your favourite dessert. An absolute chocoholics delight!

5 from 7 votes

Peppermint Chocolate Slice

Our favourite no-bake chocolate slice topped with candy canes and M&Ms... a yummy little Christmas foodie gift.

Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice Recipe

The BEST No-Bake Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Slice made with peppermint chocolate and decorated with candy canes and M&Ms!

5 from 16 votes

pieces of Christmas slice on a wooden board topped with red and green chocolate

Chocolate Baileys Fudge Sauce

Want to be popular at Christmas time? Make a big batch of Baileys Sauce, pour it into small bottles and give as delicious little Christmas gifts.

Chocolate Baileys Sauce Recipe

Boozy, rich and fudgy... this Baileys Chocolate Fudge Sauce is all kinds of crazy-amazing!!

5 from 1 vote

A pink sundae bowl filled with ice cream and Baileys sauce.

Christmas Reindeer Brownies

These sweet little brownies are great for end of year school parties or Kinder breakups!

Super Easy Christmas Reindeer Brownies Recipe

These cute-as-a-button Christmas Reindeer Brownies are sure to be a hit at class Christmas parties and end of year celebrations!

5 from 3 votes

These cute-as-a-button and super easy Christmas Reindeer Brownies are sure to be a hit at your class Christmas party or end of year Christmas celebration!

White Christmas

This popular Christmas slice is delicious given on it's own or as part of a foodie hamper.

White Christmas Slice Recipe

A classic White Christmas recipe made with just 6 ingredients - white chocolate, Rice Bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds... all in less than 10 minutes!

5 from 57 votes

A simple White Christmas Slice recipe made with white chocolate, rice bubbles, dried cranberries, sultanas, coconut and almonds.

Salted Caramel Sauce

Nothing beats luscious caramel sauce, and this easy homemade salted caramel is simply perfect to drizzle over your favourite dessert, cake, or bowl of ice-cream.

How To Make Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Make a batch of homemade salted caramel sauce using only 4 ingredients, and just 15 minutes required!

5 from 10 votes

Christmas Marshmallow Pops

A sweet Christmas gift that the little people will love (and enjoy eating too!)

Christmas Marshmallow Pops Recipe

These 3 ingredient Christmas Marshmallow Pops look just like mini Christmas puddings and are a fun activity to make with the kids for end-of-year class gifts!

5 from 7 votes

Sticks of chocolate coated truffles tied with a red ribbon and decorated with white chocolate and green and red sweets.

Tiny Teddy Candy Cane Sleighs

These cute candy cane sleighs make a gorgeous gift for your little ones friends.

Tiny Teddy Christmas Candy Cane Sleighs Recipe

Tiny Teddy Christmas Candy Cane Sleighs are the perfect treat for a Christmas party or sweet little DIY food gifts. Who could resist something so cute!

5 from 2 votes

Christmas Bauble Cookies

These are my go-to recipe when I need a homemade Christmas gift at the last minute. Simply decorate store-bought cookies, place into a cellophane bag and give as a gift!

5 Minute Christmas Bauble Cookies Recipe

These 5 Minute Christmas Bauble Cookies are just the thing for a last minute Christmas treat... and they're super cute too!

5 from 1 vote

Cranberry, Chocolate & Roast Almond Bark

It takes just a couple of minutes to prepare this simple Christmas bark, yet it looks exquisite broken into shards and packaged up as a gift.

Cranberry, Chocolate & Almond Bark Recipe

This 3 ingredient Cranberry, Chocolate & Almond Bark takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and makes the perfect gift for family or friends!

5 from 6 votes

Shards of cranberry, chocolate and almond bark.

Truffles And Balls

A small gift of either rich truffles or decadent cheesecake balls makes a really special gift when they are homemade.

Toblerone Truffles

These creamy chocolate Toblerone truffles are simple to make, and great as a simple but thoughtful gift.

Toblerone Truffles Recipe

Deliciously rich and decadent Toblerone Truffles coated in crushed hazelnuts!

5 from 1 vote

Biscoff Truffles

Taking just 10 minutes to prepare, these scrumptious truffles are the easiest no-bake dessert, sweet treat or gift!

Biscoff Truffles Recipe

These easy 4 ingredient Biscoff truffles are smooth, creamy and packed with Lotus Biscoff biscuits, then coated in melted white chocolate and Biscoff spread.

5 from 6 votes

A close up shot of a truffle coated in white chocolate and drizzled with Biscoff.

Oreo Truffles

Just 15 minutes hands-on and some chilling time in the fridge. However, once served these Oreo Truffles wont last long!

Oreo Truffles Recipe

Rich and creamy Oreo Truffles made with just 3 ingredients - crushed Oreos, cream cheese and melted chocolate. The easiest no-bake dessert!

5 from 4 votes

A cake tray of chocolate coated truffles, decorated with chocolate, in front of a packet of Oreo's

Lemon & White Chocolate Balls

Made with a white chocolate ganache, these delicious truffles make a super special foodie gift!

Lemon & White Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Simple Lemon & White Chocolate Truffles made with cream and coconut... the perfect dessert or homemade food gift for friends, family or neighbours!

5 from 3 votes

Salted Caramel Truffles

A true chocoholics dream! A little box or bag of these salted caramel truffles makes an easy gift that is guaranteed to please.

Salted Caramel Truffles Recipe

Decadent and rich Chocolate Salted Caramel Truffles with a thick ganache coated in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.

5 from 1 vote

A half eaten rich and ganache filled salted caramel truffle.

Bailey's Truffles

A gift of these Bailey's Truffles makes an super exquisite and indulgent gift, particularly for a Bailey's fan (like me!)

Baileys Truffles Recipe

Adults-only rich Baileys Truffles with a decadent Baileys chocolate ganache filling!

5 from 1 vote

Rich and decadent chocolate ganache truffles with Baileys.

Rum Balls - Kid Friendly

Loved by all ages, these Rum Balls are just so simple to make, and that's why this is the perfect recipe to get the kids involved in!

Kid-Friendly Rum Balls Recipe

Super easy and kid-friendly rum balls made from crushed biscuits, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut and ready in just 5 minutes. This is a great recipe to make with the kids (and great for school lunch box treats).

5 from 74 votes

No-Bake Rum Balls made with coconut, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa powder.

Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls

These no-bake balls are always a winner. They take no time to mix and roll, and always make a welcome gift at Christmas time.

Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls | Cherry Ripe & Peppermint Crisp Versions Recipe

The easiest no-bake Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls made in two yummy variations - one with chopped up Peppermint Crisp bars and one with Cherry Ripes. YUM!!

5 from 9 votes

Christmas Mint Slice Balls

A sweet little gift also doubles as a decadent late night dessert - perfect for the true chocoholic!

Christmas Mint Slice Balls Recipe

Super simple 5 ingredient Christmas Mint Slice Balls made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits... the perfect no-bake Christmas dessert treat or homemade gift!

5 from 34 votes

These super simple Christmas Mint Slice Balls are made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits - the perfect no-bake Christmas treat!

Cherry Ripe Balls

It doesn't get much more Christmassy then cherries and chocolate!

Cherry Ripe Balls Recipe

Perfectly delicious no-bake Cherry Ripe Balls made from condensed milk, coconut, glace cherries and chocolate! These are the easiest little bites ever.

5 from 29 votes

A half-eaten Cherry Ripe Ball covered in dark chocolate.

Bailey's Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls

For a cheeky 'adults only' treat, our Bailey's infused cheesecake balls are just what you need, and make a very welcome gift too!

Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Our delicious and boozy 4 ingredient Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are the perfect late night dessert! Made from cream cheese, crushed cookies, Baileys Irish cream liqueur and dipped in melted chocolate.... you wont be able to stop at one!

5 from 22 votes

White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls

Take these to a Christmas party or give them as a present... the choice is yours!

White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls Recipe

The ultimate White Chocolate Tim Tam Balls made from just 3 ingredients in less than 10 minutes.. the perfect cheeky dessert or party food treat!

5 from 9 votes

Kahlua Cheesecake Balls

These sweet little Kahlua balls make the perfect addition to a special Christmas hamper.

Kahlua Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Boozy no-bake Kahlua Cheesecake Balls make a rich and creamy dessert, cheeky late night treat or simple Christmas recipe!

5 from 22 votes

A plate filled with kahlua cheesecake balls.

Caramilk Cheesecake Balls

If you love the smooth richness of creamy Caramilk chocolate, I know you'll love these simple (no-bake!) cheesecake balls.

Caramilk Cheesecake Balls Recipe

These sweet and creamy, 4 Ingredient Caramilk Cheesecake Balls make the perfect dessert to share with friends and family.

5 from 7 votes

An overhead shot of cheesecake balls coated in Caramilk chocolate.

Caramel Cheesecake Balls

Easy no-bake Caramel Cheesecake Balls are made with just three ingredients... a delicious dessert or party food treat!

3 Ingredient Caramel Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Simple and delicious caramel cheesecake balls that take just 10 minutes to prepare!

5 from 22 votes

A half-eaten cheesecake ball coated in chocolate.

Peppermint Crisp Tim Tam Balls

Peppermint Crisp Tim Tam Balls are made using two iconic Australian ingredients - Tim Tams and Peppermint Crisp Bars! Simple to make, even easier to eat!

White Chocolate & Peppermint Crisp Tim Tam Balls Recipe

Quick and easy no-bake Peppermint Crisp Tim Tam Balls that take just 10 minutes to prepare. A sweet peppermint flavoured cream cheese filling dipped in smooth white chocolate... delicious!

5 from 8 votes

Bounty Balls

If you love Bounty Bars as I do, then you really need to try this recipe. Maybe you could 'gift' them to yourself, but warning, they're slightly addictive!

No-Bake 3 Ingredient Bounty Balls Recipe

These No-Bake 3 Ingredient Bounty Balls are ready in no time at all... and taste just like a real Bounty Bar! Made from condensed milk, coconut and chocolate - they really should come with an addictive warning!

5 from 26 votes

A half eaten chocolate coconut ball on a cake stand.

Chocolate Tim Tam Balls

Just 10 minutes to prep these Tim Tam Balls, and I guarantee they'll be a winner at a party, or given as a gift.

Chocolate Tim Tam Balls Recipe

The easiest 3 ingredient Chocolate Tim Tam Balls made from crushed Tim Tams and sweetened condensed milk then coated in Milo, cocoa or coconut.

5 from 20 votes

Fudges

Made in the microwave in minutes, these fudge recipes make such gorgeous little gifts to share.

Christmas Fudge

All the flavours of Christmas - white chocolate, cranberries and pistachios... and made in less than 5 minutes!!

4 Ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge Recipe

The easiest 4 ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge recipe!! Super quick and totally delicious!

5 from 13 votes

A super simple 4 ingredient microwave Christmas fudge recipe made from white chocolate, condensed milk, cranberries and pistachios... ready in less than 5 minutes!!

Caramilk Fudge

A perfect homemade gift for friends, colleagues or family. So easy to throw together and every well deserving chocoholic will love it!

Caramilk Fudge Recipe

Smooth Caramilk chocolate and condensed milk combine to make the creamiest, dreamiest 2-ingredient fudge you’ve ever tried! Utterly rich and indulgent!

5 from 20 votes

Bailey's Chocolate Fudge

Super rich, soft and chewy, with that unmistakable Bailey's flavour. The perfect gift for a friend (or sneaky late night treat!)

Microwave Baileys Chocolate Fudge Recipe

A 10 minute super easy Microwave Baileys Chocolate Fudge recipe... rich and delicious!

5 from 15 votes

Peanut Butter Fudge

Just one bowl and 10 minutes to make this sweet fudge delight. You simply must try it!

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

This microwave Peanut Butter fudge, made with just 3 ingredients, is the simplest recipe ever!

5 from 3 votes

A plateful of peanut butter fudge next to a jar of peanut butter.

Malteser Fudge

Package pieces of this fun fudge up for a lovely surprise homemade gift!

Microwave Malteser Fudge Recipe

The easiest Microwave Malteser Fudge recipe made with just 3 ingredients (chocolate, sweetened condensed milk & Maltesers)... and in less than 5 minutes!

5 from 5 votes

Tim Tam & Milo Fudge

Chocolate on chocolate......for that indulgent late night treat, or for sharing at a gathering, or given as a gift, this fudge is a winner!

Microwave Tim Tam & Milo Fudge Recipe

The easiest 4 ingredient Tim Tam & Milo Fudge that's cooked in the microwave in less than 5 minutes! The perfect cheeky dessert.

5 from 11 votes

A stack of fudge with an Australian flag in front of a tin of Milo and packet of Tim Tams biscuits

Salted Caramel Fudge

Fudge lasts well, so make a few batches pre-Christmas and package them up prettily for super delicious gifts.

Microwave Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe

The easiest 5 ingredient Microwave Salted Caramel Fudge recipe!! Super quick and totally delicious!

5 from 120 votes

Rocky Road Fudge

The ingredients of Rocky Road, all wrapped up in a chocolate fudge - simply irresistable!

Super Easy Microwave Rocky Road Fudge Recipe

The easiest Microwave Rocky Road Fudge! Make it in less than 5 minutes and perfect for that sweet treat or gift!

5 from 11 votes

Tim Tam Fudge

With just three simple ingredients, this one bowl fudge takes 5 minutes - the hardest thing is waiting for it to chill!

Tim Tam Fudge Recipe

This 3 ingredient Microwave Tim Tam Fudge recipe is the quickest and easiest dessert you'll ever make! Ready in just 5 minutes!

5 from 12 votes

Pieces of chocolate fudge with chunks of Tim Tam biscuits throughout on a white cake stand.

Cookies & Cream Fudge

How easy is this? Once you've made fudge in the microwave, you'll never make it any other way!

Cookies and Cream Fudge Recipe

A simple 3 ingredient Microwave Cookies and Cream Fudge recipe made from white chocolate, condensed milk and Oreo biscuits... all in less than 5 minutes!

5 from 13 votes

A simple 3 ingredient Microwave Cookies & Cream Fudge recipe made from white chocolate, condensed milk and Oreo biscuits... all in less than 5 minutes!

Rocky Road

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a batch (or two) of Rocky Road to share!

Mint Rocky Road

This mint and dark chocolate Rocky Road has an extra Christmassy feel to it, and makes a lovely gift for friends, family or neighbours. But keep some for home as well....

Mint Rocky Road Recipe

The most delicious Mint Rocky Road recipe packed full of Mint Slice biscuits, Aero chocolate and Peppermint Crisp bars.

5 from 1 vote

Pieces of Mint Rocky Road on a white cake stand.

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Little squares of this white chocolate Rocky Road look irresistable packaged up as a sweet little gift!

White Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe

A deliciously simple 5 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.

5 from 9 votes

A deliciously simple 4 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.

Clinkers Rocky Road

One of our most popular Rocky Road recipes and made in no time. This Clinkers version will be well appreciated as a special treat.

Clinkers Rocky Road Recipe

Our famous Clinkers Rocky Road is the only rocky road recipe you'll ever need! Made from milk chocolate, raspberry lollies, marshmallows and Clinkers... and ready in less than 10 minutes!!

5 from 24 votes

Malteser Rocky Road

The perfect combo of ingredients here....all ages won't be able to resist a piece (or two!)

Malteser Rocky Road Recipe

The ultimate Malteser Rocky Road recipe! Soft marshmallows, crispy Maltesers, chewy raspberry lollies and crunchy peanuts all encased in smooth, creamy milk chocolate. Just 10 minutes prep time and 2 hours chilling time is all it takes to make this simple chocolate rocky road.

5 from 9 votes

Malteser rocky road cut into pieces on a chopping board.

Caramilk Rocky Road

Just 10 minutes prep time and absolutely NO cooking required. Simply melt, mix and chill!

Caramilk Rocky Road Recipe

Smooth and creamy 5 ingredient Caramilk Rocky Road made with soft caramels, fluffy marshmallows, coconut and crunchy macadamias.

5 from 5 votes

An overhead shot of rocky road with a block of Caramilk in the background.

Chocolate Rocky Road

Loved by all, this is hands-down the easiest Chocolate Rocky Road recipe you'll ever make!

Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe

A classic Chocolate Rocky Road made from just 5 ingredients! 10 minutes prep time and completely no-bake.

5 from 78 votes

Milk chocolate coated marshmallows, nuts and lollies.

Licorice Allsorts Rocky Road

A personal favourite, I'm not so sure I'd be able to give it away!!!

Easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts Recipe

This easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts has the added appeal of fun, bright colours, with pieces of Turkish delight, marshmallows, sprinkles and of course, licorice allsorts!

5 from 6 votes

A white cake stand with pieces of Easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts

Clinkers Rocky Road

This is a fun Rocky Road, and the kids will absolutely love to help making this as small presents for them to share.

Clinkers Rocky Road Recipe

Our famous Clinkers Rocky Road is the only rocky road recipe you'll ever need! Made from milk chocolate, raspberry lollies, marshmallows and Clinkers... and ready in less than 10 minutes!!

5 from 24 votes

Gummi Bear & Popping Candy Rocky Road

Here's another one that the kids will be lining up to help with! What a great little gift for school friends, especially when they can claim to have made it 'all by myself!'

Gummi Bear & Popping Candy Rocky Road Recipe

A super fun Gummi Bear & Popping Candy Rocky Road recipe with fluffy marshmallows and mini chocolate M&Ms.

5 from 1 vote

A piece of rocky road with mini M&Ms, gummi bears, marshmallows and popping candy.

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