Channel Your Inner Santa With These 55 Best Food Gifts

Krista Marshall
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The best gifts are the ones you can eat.

Have you started making your Christmas gift list yet? I know it's not even October, but hear me out: I'm already halfway done with my shopping, and I've even started wrapping! You might think I'm insane, but when those few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around—and the malls are crowded with grumpy shoppers—I will be relaxing at home in the glow of the tree, stress-free!

Planning ahead and staying organized are two fantastic ways to take some of the hectic hassles out of the holiday season. Plus, if you want to include some homemade edible gifts this year, those can require some extra time.

Homemade food gifts for Christmas are one of the best ways to put a little extra love into your holiday season. So here are 55 of the best edible Christmas gifts to share with everyone on your nice list this year!

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Food Gifts For Christmas

From neighbors to teachers and even your mail delivery person, there are so many people in our lives that we want to share something special with when the holidays come.

Food gifts are always a great way to share some Christmas spirit with friends and family. Giving something homemade says you cared enough to take the time and effort to make it extra special.

Related: 50 Best Christmas Cupcakes

What Are the Best Food Gifts For Christmas?

Cookies and candies are just the beginning of tasty food gifts. Homemade snacks, spreads and spice mixes are also great choices. I love finding a food gift that's unique to the recipient. If you have a steak lover in your life, my Homemade Steak Sauce would be a huge hit! Or maybe you know a pickle fanatic? My Ranch Dill Pickles would bring a smile to their face. A plate of Christmas cookies is just the start of the inspiration you will find in this collection.

Best Food Gifts For Christmas

This year, start a new tradition of sharing homemade gifts for some extra holiday spirit. Here are some ideas:

  • Hot Cocoa Bombs are so trendy right now, and might be easier to make than you might think.

  • White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge is as pretty as it is tasty, and filled with traditional holiday flavor.

  • The Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy is a blast from the past your grandma would love!

  • The Christmas Cooking Decorating Kit would be so precious for the family next door.

 Related: 25 Very Pretty Christmas Cookie Recipes

This year, put a little extra Christmas cheer into your gift giving with some things made from the heart. If you start planning now, you can be the elf that's totally ahead of the game come December!

55 Best Food Gifts For Christmas

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