19 Edible Christmas Gifts from the Kitchen

The best edible gifts keep for at least a week, travel without falling apart, and come from one batch that splits into several gifts. Bark, cookies, and jarred mixes all do that.

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Here is what I make when the gift list is long and the budget is not.

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No-Bake and Fast

Ten minutes of work, no oven, looks like way more effort than it was.

Easy Peppermint Bark

Layered dark and peppermint white chocolate topped with crushed candy canes. No oven needed, and it sets up firm enough to wrap and give as a gift.

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Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeye Cookies)

Delicious Peanut Butter Balls, also known as Buckeye Cookies, feature creamy peanut butter centers dipped in rich chocolate. Perfect for a sweet treat or holiday gift, these easy-to-make cookies are a crowd-pleaser.

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No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are made with oats, peanut butter, coconut, and maple syrup. They're chewy, crunchy, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

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Energy Bites Recipe

These chocolate no bake energy bites are crafted from just 5 simple natural ingredients, featuring natural sweeteners. They're gluten-free and easily adaptable to a vegan diet.

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Cookies That Ship Well

Sturdy enough to survive a box and a few days in transit.

The Perfect Shortbread Cookies

Just butter, sugar, and flour, but the texture is what sells it: crisp edges, a sandy, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, and barely any color on top.

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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Tender, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies with orange zest and fresh cranberries folded right into the dough. A buttery, lightly sweet holiday cookie that slices and bakes from a simple chilled log.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

These homemade peanut butter blossoms are soft, chewy, and topped with a sweet chocolate kiss-perfect for my holiday cookie trays or whenever I need a sweet treat!

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies With Peppermint

Crispy outside and soft on the inside these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with peppermint just melt in your mouth. These don't taste like your traditional dry gluten-free cookies. Make it with or without crushed candy canes and enjoy these chewy cookies any time of the year!

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Gluten Free Red Velvet Cookies In Air Fryer

If you're looking for a convenient variation to your red velvet cookie recipe, why not try baking these delicious cookies in the air fryer? These red velvet chocolate chip cookies are loaded with red velvet flavor and can be enjoyed as is, with a serving of vanilla ice cream, or topped with cream cheese frosting for added decadence!

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies have crisp edges, soft, chewy centers, and a buttery vanilla flavor. Packed with sweet white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts, they're an irresistible treat.

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Easy Thumbprint Cookies With Jam (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Raspberry thumbprint cookies are soft cookies that will remind you of a buttery shortbread filled with tangy raspberry jam. You can make these with regular or gluten-free flour blend and both versions are incredibly flavorful. These cookies just melt in your mouth!

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Jars and Mixes

Anything that fits in a jar makes an easy gift: granola, jam, or a dry mix layered with the recipe card attached.

Granola and jam are the easiest place to start. Spoon granola into a jar, or tie a label onto a jar of jam, and add a ribbon. If you want something without cooking, a cookie mix (flour, sugar, chocolate chips, layered) or a hot cocoa mix with cocoa powder, sugar, and mini marshmallows works the same way: layer, label, attach instructions.

Homemade Granola Recipe

With minimal ingredients and five minutes prep, enjoy crunchy healthy homemade granola with chewy oats, customizable with your favorite ingredients. Ideal for breakfast, overnight oats, or as a snack anytime.

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Pumpkin Jam Recipe

This homemade Pumpkin Jam combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the rich, tropical creaminess of coconut. It is an easy, 5-ingredient recipe that can be used as a spread, filling, and topping for various dishes, or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.

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4-Ingredient Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (No Pectin!)

With just 4 ingredients, this strawberry rhubarb jam is versatile! Serve it with English muffins, overnight oats, pancakes, ice cream, homemade bread!

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Savory Pantry Gifts

Not everyone wants more sugar in December.

Not everyone wants more sugar in December. A homemade seasoning salt, sauce, or spice blend makes a nice break from all the sweets, and most take only a few minutes to put together.

Celery Salt

Learn how to make your own Celery salt in just a few steps. Only 3 ingredients, 10 minutes to make this long-lasting homemade salt. It is not the first time I'm making a homemade seasoning, but this one tastes exceptionally good with it's refreshing earthy flavor which we like to sprinkle on everything.

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Exclusive Homemade Gochujang Paste

This quick gochujang paste recipe is a homemade Korean chili paste made in 10 minutes with pantry ingredients. Spicy, savory, and perfect for sauces, marinades, and bowls.

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Mustard Sauce With Honey

Easy and fast - this mustard sauce with honey comes together in a snap! How easy it is just to throw all the ingredients in a mason jar or a bowl, whisk and enjoy in your favorite recipes such as burgers, sandwiches and drizzled over our favorite juicy pork chops!

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Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these sweet and salty honey roasted pumpkin seeds and be munching down in no time. Ideal for a Halloween party, afternoon snack, or just to honor pumpkin season, this easy recipe makes a tasty treat

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Quick Pickled Red Onions

These quick pickled red onions are tangy, crisp, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in as little as 2 hours and perfect for tacos, burgers, bowls, and salads.

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Packaging

This is half the gift.

Cellophane bags with a ribbon, small tins lined with parchment, or mason jars with a fabric topper all read as thoughtful. Add a tag with the name and a best-by date.

Edible Gift FAQs

What homemade food gifts last the longest?

Bark, shortbread, gingerbread, and dry jar mixes all keep for one to two weeks at room temperature, some longer.

How do I package cookies so they do not break in shipping?

Stack flat in a tin with parchment between layers, or wrap pairs back to back. Cushion the box itself so it does not get crushed.

What is an easy edible gift that is not too sweet?

An infused salt, a spice rub, or a jar of your go-to seasoning blend. Both take minutes and feel more personal than another sweet treat.

Pair these with Christmas Cookies for Gifting for more baking ideas, or browse How to Temper Chocolate at Home if you want to dip anything.

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