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    Home » Recipes » Christmas » 25+ Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

    25+ Homemade Christmas Food Gifts

    Published: Dec 3, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    Images of Christmas desserts and recipes that can be given as homemade gifts.

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

    Images of Christmas treats and recipes that can be given as homemade 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 Gifts

    Note: Click on any of the recipes below to be taken directly to the full printable recipe.

    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 33 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 Royals marshmallow cookies, they take just a few minutes to whip up.

    Chocolate Christmas Puddings Recipe
    The easiest little Chocolate Christmas Puddings made from chocolate Royals biscuits, white chocolate, spearmint leaves and jaffas. 
    5 from 4 votes
    The easiest little Chocolate Christmas Puddings made from chocolate royals biscuits, white chocolate, spearmint leaves and jaffas. 

    4 Ingredient Christmas Fudge

    A sweet and simple festive fudge that looks as good as it tastes!

    4 Ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge Recipe
    The easiest 4 ingredient Microwave Christmas Fudge recipe!! Super quick and totally delicious!
    5 from 10 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!!

    White Chocolate Rocky Road

    Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a batch (or 5!) of rocky road... and this white chocolate variation is absolutely perfect.

    White Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe
    A deliciously simple 5 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.
    5 from 7 votes
    A deliciously simple 4 ingredient White Chocolate Rocky Road recipe made with marshmallows, turkish delight and pistachios.

    Gingerbread Recipe

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

    The easiest gingerbread recipe ever... perfect for making gingerbread men and Christmas trees! Decorate with the kids for a fun Christmas activity! 
    5 from 43 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 it into 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 228 votes
    Our 3 ingredient shortbread recipe is the easiest shortbread you'll ever make... all you need is butter, plain flour and icing sugar!

    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
    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!

    Brownies In A Jar

    This is one of our favourite Christmas homemade food gifts! Perfect for teachers and neighbours - and don't forget 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 33 votes
    Brownies in a Jar

    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 8 votes
    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.

    Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls

    These no-bake balls are always a winner - with kids and adults alike! Click through to see both the peppermint crisp and cherry ripe versions.

    Chocolate Ripple Christmas Balls | Peppermint Crisp Version 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 6 votes
    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!!

    Christmas Mint Slice Balls

    This sweet little gift also doubles as a decadent 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 26 votes
    These super simple Christmas Mint Slice Balls are made with cream cheese and Mint Slice biscuits - the perfect no-bake Christmas treat!

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

    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 2 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!

    Pistachio & Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bark

    This is a great recipe to whip up at the last minute... amongst the Christmas chaos!

    This Pistachio & Raspberry Dark Chocolate Bark is rich and indulgent, but only takes 3 ingredients and 10 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
    Dark chocolate bark with pistachios and dried raspberries being cut up on a board.

    Cherry Ripe Balls

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

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

    Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls

    For a cheeky boozy treat, our Baileys infused cheesecake balls are just the answer.

    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 16 votes
    Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls

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

    Christmas Marshmallow Pops

    A sweet Christmas gift that the little people will love (and eat!)

    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 4 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 1 vote
    Edible Christmas candy cane sleighs.

    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
    5 Minute Christmas Bauble Cookies

    Chocolate, Cranberry & Roast Almond Bark

    It takes just a couple of minutes to prepare this simple Christmas bark.

    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 4 votes
    A stack of chocolate bark topped with white chocolate and decorated with roasted almonds and cranberries

    Clinkers Rocky Road

    Our most popular rocky road recipe also doubles as the perfect Christmas homemade food gift!

    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 16 votes
    A plate of Clinkers rocky road.

    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 5 votes
    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!

    Kahlua Cheesecake Balls

    These sweet little Kahlua balls make the perfect addition to a 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 17 votes
    A plate filled with kahlua cheesecake balls.

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    If you love Christmas baking as much as I do, check out some more of our favourite recipes here:

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    Comments

    1. Barbie Richardson

      November 24, 2017 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Lucy
      I’m after the Christmas gingerbread wreath slice receipe but the web site isn’t working and I can’t seem to find the receipe anywhere...
      I was wondering if you were able to get it for me somehow or not
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson

        November 24, 2017 at 8:31 pm

        Nooooooo!!! Zamamabakes is run by one of my lovely friends Danielle!! She's not blogging anymore, but I though the links were still working! I'll get in touch with her and see if there's some way we can get her yummy recipes back!!

        Reply
    2. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      December 13, 2015 at 9:04 am

      So many gorgeous, not to mention delicious ideas! Totes honoured to have my Sticky Date Cookies included, I'm about to whip up another batch today! I might have to make some Tiny Teddy Candy Cane sleighs while I'm at it!

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        December 14, 2015 at 8:29 pm

        Thanks xx

        Reply
    3. Renee Wilson

      December 08, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      They all look absolutely amazing and I'll no doubt me making two or three or four of them 🙂

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        December 10, 2015 at 8:57 am

        Thanks lovely!

        Reply
    4. Renee Wilson

      December 08, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Oh my Lord! They all look amazing!! I'll definitely me making two or three or four of them 🙂

      Reply
    5. Raychael aka Mystery Case

      December 08, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      My girls finish school on the 17th, it means they will free to help me with cooking and I'm planning on trying all of these. Although my eldest has just had jaw surgery and is on a liquid diet till Christmas, so I might need to hide them till then.

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        December 10, 2015 at 8:57 am

        Oh no!!! Thank goodness she's allowed to eat over Christmas!

        Reply
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