These edible gifts are perfect for Christmas! Make a few batches to give as gifts in jars or tins for everyone on your holiday list.
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Gifts in jars are perfect for making in large quantities for the mail carrier, bus driver, teachers, co-workers, etc. Food is a gift that’s perfect for just about anyone on your list. It’s a good all-purpose present for people you don’t know well, but want to give something thoughtful.
And it’s pretty good for the people you’re close to too. My mom used to make up gift baskets for friends and extended family when I was a kid. She spent tons of time making banana bread and fudge and Chex mix, then wrapping it all up.
A few years ago I ran into an old school friend I hadn’t seen in a long time. She said that she made Chex mix for her family just like my mom did because it didn’t feel like Christmas without it. Food really is the way to everyone’s hearts.
Below I’ve rounded up my favorite recipes that you can make and pour in a mason jar or any food-safe container. Grab a printable Christmas gift label to embellish these cute and easy gift ideas.
Edible gift recipes
1. Banana pudding snack mix | Eat At Home Cooks
A handful of banana pudding snack mix tastes just like its namesake but is so much less messy. it’s a perfect treat for kids and kids-at-heart.
2. Hot cocoa mix | Cravings of a Lunatic
This simple hot cocoa mix recipe is a delicious treat on a chilly day! Make this powder to mix with milk or any dairy alternative.
3. Limoncello | The Kitchn
Limoncello is a deliciously sweet and tart cocktail mixer made with vodka. It’s made with lemon peel, so you could swap it out for any citrus fruit peel.
4. Hot Buttered Rum | Tastes of Homemade
This hot buttered rum is a cozy hot winter drink that’s a mix of sugar and spice. Give it as a gift for the recipients to heat and mix into a drink.
5. Alton Brown’s hot cocoa mix | Food Network
My family loves this hot cocoa mix from Alton Brown. It’s made with powdered milk, so all you need to do is add hot water.
6. Vanilla extract | Simply Stacie
Did you know that you can make your own vanilla extract? And it’s surprisingly easy to do! You can use this the same way you would the store-bought variety for baking and other treats.
7. Christmas cookies | Sally’s Baking Addiction
There are 2 Christmas cookies in a jar in this fun idea, chocolate peppermint or M&Ms, and both sound so delicious!
8. Air fryer candied pecans | The Busted Oven
Sweet and crunchy candied pecans are a wonderful holiday treat. You can make this recipe with walnuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts.
9. Granola cereal | One Mama’s Daily Drama
My homemade granola cereal makes a big batch, so you can gift some and save the rest for your own family! It’s delicious with yogurt or milk.
10. Popcorn balls | Crayons and Cravings
This no-bake Christmas treat is perfect for holiday parties! Sweet M&MS and salty popcorn together are perfect in these homemade popcorn balls.
11. Chai tea mix | Five Heart Home
Chai tea is one of my favorite Starbucks drinks, so I would love someone to gift me a jar of chai tea mix to make at home!
12. Dulce de leche | Muy Bueno
Dulce de leche is an amazing caramel-type sauce that’s perfect for dipping fruit and cookies or adding to other recipes. Try this homemade slow cooker dulce de leche recipe for an easy gift idea.
13. Canned strawberry jam | The Frugal Girls
Strawberry jam is the first recipe I made when learning how to do hot water canning. This strawberry jam recipe is fun and easy too.
14. Almond roca | Organized Island
If you’re looking for a sweet and crunchy treat, try this almond roca candy recipe. Layers of chocolate, caramel, and nuts are addictively good!
15. Brown sugar bacon Chex mix | Living Locurto
What could make classic Chex mix better? Bacon! Bring a container of this brown sugar bacon Chex mix to a gift exchange to be the hero of the party.
16. Homemade Bailey’s Irish cream | That Skinny Chick Can Bake
This homemade Irish cream is a quick blender recipe and is perfect for a last-minute gift. If you’ve never had this liqueur before, it’s a creamy blend of coffee and chocolate.
17. Canned dill pickles | Simple Seasonal
Most canning recipes make a zillion servings, so if you just want a few jars of pickles, you’ll appreciate this small-batch canned dill pickle recipe.
18. Butter toffee cashew crunch | Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Gift the gift of butter toffee cashew crunch with this stovetop recipe. This recipe can also be made ahead of time and frozen until you need it.
19. Hot cocoa bombs | Messy Momma Crafts
Hot cocoa bombs are a super fun trendy holiday treat. Make a batch to give as gifts using M&Ms or your favorite chocolate candies.
20. Pulled pork rub | Consumer Queen
What do you give to a grilling and smoking lover? Try this homemade pulled pork rub! It’s made with a handful of spices and will cover multiple pieces of meat so the recipient can try it more than once.
21. Hershey bar banana bread | Easy Recipe Depot
If banana bread is good, this Hershey bar banana bread is amazing! Big chunks of chocolate are the star of this sweet quick bread recipe.
22. Rudolph chow | When Is Dinner?
This cute Christmas snack mix is made with your favorite red candy to resemble Rudolph’s shiny red nose. It’s fun for gifting or parties.
23. Peanut butter brownie mix | Taste of Home
Layer this peanut butter brownie mix in a jar one ingredient at a time for a gift that’s pretty until it’s time to bake.
24. 3-bean chili mix | Marathons and Motivation
3-bean chili is wonderful on a cold winter evening. This dry bean and spice blend comes with a cute printable gift tag with instructions for the recipient to make the recipe.
25. Spice blend gift basket | One Mama’s Daily Drama
Mix up half a dozen spice blends for a gift that’s pretty and practical. Printable labels and everyday ingredients make this a great last-minute gift idea.
Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, there’s a delicious gift idea for everyone on this list! Be sure to bookmark this post so you can find it again next year.
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