Are you keen to DIY Christmas gifts this year? Not only is it a good way to spend less, but the thought and time that’s gone into making the homemade Christmas gifts will mean so much to the recipient. From jams to biscuits, White Christmas to rum balls, find great ideas for edible Christmas gifts below.
Spiced nuts
These smoky spiced macadamias are great for snacking and add a crunchy burst of flavour to sprinkle over salads. They make great gifts too, packed up into jars or cellophane bags.
Vanilla cinnamon shortbread
Perfect as a festive season gift or special treat, these buttery shortbread rise to new heights with the pairing of vanilla and cinnamon.
Honey soy nuts
These nuts are great for snacking and add a crunchy burst of flavour to sprinkle over salads. They make great gifts too, packed up into jars or cellophane bags.
Almond nougat
The classic sweet treat that pleases adults and children alike – deliciously chewy almond nougat.
Classic rum balls
A Christmas favourite. These can be stored in the fridge for up to one month.
Christmas rocky road
Technically, the rocky road will last for two weeks stored in an airtight container, but realistically it won’t last that long – it’s simply too irresistible!
Vanilla shortbread
So much to love about shortbread.
Traditional shortbread
The use of rice flour gives shortbread a more delicate texture.
White Christmas rocky road
Wouldn’t be the festive season without a plate of this!
How to make preserved lemons
Is your lemon tree full to the brim?
Fresh apricot jam
That’s my jam!
Gingerbread gift boxes
These gingerbread gift boxes are an adorable (and edible) way to package up any sweet treat. Go all out this Christmas and whip up a bunch for dessert.
Old-fashioned white Christmas slice
A classic festive dessert, this beautiful white chocolate Christmas slice is packed full of the sweetness of dried fruit and the crunch of fresh nuts. Wrap in coloured cellophane for a thoughtful gift.
Chocolate pistachio shortbread
Give your traditional shortbread a twist with this chocolate pistachio shortbread recipe from the Women’s Weekly! Delicious as an afternoon tea treat, or wrapped in cellophane for homemade Christmas food gift.
Jam shortbread snowflakes
The ideal homemade gift.
Giant Santa Claus Christmas cookies
Our Santa Claus Christmas cookies recipe is an adorable homemade Christmas food gift or delightful treat for your Christmas Day dessert spread.
Salted caramel truffles
Teaming sweet flavours with salt is not a new discovery, but in recent years the combination of salt and caramel has worked its way from the culinary elite to mainstream tastes. And a good thing, too.
Cranberry and nut nougat
Nougat recipes often require candy thermometers and exact cooking temperatures; this cranberry and nut version is much simpler. It also has a pretty stained glass effect and makes a lovely gift.
Christmas tree shortbreads
Create these gorgeous Christmas tree shaped shortbreads to leave out for Santa, gift to friends and family or just to get you into the festive spirit.
White choc-mint candy cane bark
Treats don’t get much more festive!
Christmas snowball cookies recipe
Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don’t throw them.
How to make edible angel gift tag cookies
Edible gift tag cookies are an adorable way to personalise your presents this Christmas – but perhaps wait until Christmas Day to attach them to your gifts.
Rosewater and raspberry swirl meringues
You can’t go past these super-sweet, picture-perfect rosewater and raspberry meringues! They are the perfect balance of sweet, tart and floral. Enjoy a couple with cream or ice-cream for a beautiful dessert.
Red velvet cupcakes
Buttery and fluffy, these red velvet cupcakes adorned with silky smooth vanilla or peppermint frosting are heavenly.
Christmas angel biscuits
You could use any Christmas cookie cutter to make these biscuits, but angels and snowflakes work the best.
Jigsaw puzzle Christmas tree
Perfect for gifts.