There is no better way to show you care than with Homemade Food Gifts this holiday season. From cookies and candy to spreads and spices, choose from 80+ DIY ideas with something for everybody on your list!
Cookies
People love to receive the cookies you love enough to bake yourself; it’s like getting a mix-tape from the oven! Choose your favorite or do a variety pack, then package them in cookie tins, cardboard boxes, or wrapped on a pretty Christmas plate.
Christmas Recipes
Christmas Sugar Cookies
These frosted Christmas Sugar Cookies are my grandma’s best recipe, so buttery and sweet! A family favorite. No Christmas is complete without them. These Christmas Sugar Cookies are legendary in my family. My grandma makes…
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Linzer Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Cherry Almond Biscotti
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Ritz Cracker Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Christmas Recipes
Gingerbread Cookies
No Christmas cookie spread is complete without classic Gingerbread Cookies! Dress up these homemade Gingerbread Cookies with royal icing features and outfits. Rather than those hard and crumbly store-bought gingerbread desserts, I like Gingerbread Cookies…
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Spritz Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Snickerdoodles
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Molasses Cookies
Soft and chewy Molasses Cookies just like grandma used to make! These are sweet and spicy with a light sugar coating and plenty of molasses in the dough. The best molasses cookies are soft and…
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Fruitcake Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
M&M Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Rugelach
Candy
Homemade candy is a sure sign of love because it takes more effort than baking cookies. Be sure to make extra candy on Baking Day so you’ll have extra to give away!
Candy Recipes
Peppermint Bark
Homemade Peppermint Bark makes a special gift or a lovely addition to any dessert table. This famous recipe for two-toned chocolate bark studded with crushed peppermint candy is easy to make and will become a…
Candy Recipes
Rolo Pretzel Candies
Candy Recipes
No Bake Peanut Butter Balls
Candy Recipes
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Candy Recipes
Homemade Snickers Bars
Candy Recipes
Pecan Pralines
Pecan Pralines are a traditional Southern with crunchy pecans and a soft, buttery-sweet base. And they’re only 5 ingredients! Pecan Pralines have a similar texture to fudge, but studded with crunchy pecans. The result is…
Candy Recipes
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Candy Recipes
No Bake OREO Mint Truffles
Cookie and Bar Recipes
Homemade Twix Bars
Candy Recipes
Circus Cookie Balls
Snacks
These crunchy snacks double as edible stocking stuffers and are especially great for kids. But make enough for the adults too; you’ll be passing out bags of pure nostalgia!
Appetizer Recipes
Caramel Corn
Transform air-popped popcorn into a sweet and addictive treat with just a few baking staples. This easy homemade Caramel Corn makes an excellent food gift or favor as well as a stellar game-day or party…
Appetizer Recipes
Homemade Chex Mix
Appetizer Recipes
Ranch Oyster Crackers
Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Granola
Breakfast Recipes
No Bake Energy Bites
Spices
Homemade spice blends are a great way to encourage home cooking after the holidays. Do a big batch of your preferred blend or mix-and-match a four-pack of your favorites. Consider attaching a recipe card that puts the blend to use (such as a recipe for turkey tacos for the taco seasoning).
Spice Blend Recipes
Cajun Seasoning
This homemade Cajun Seasoning blend is a tasty, versatile mix of common spices you probably already have on hand. Great on meats, pasta, veggies, and more!
Spice Blend Recipes
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Greek Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Za’atar
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Chili Seasoning
The best secret ingredient for chili is Homemade Chili Seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices that take ordinary ground beef and beans to the next level. Skip the packet and the expensive little jar…
Spice Blend Recipes
Apple Pie Spice
Spice Blend Recipes
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Poultry Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
Skip the store-bought packets and know EXACTLY what you’re getting with this easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix! Makes the equivalent of one packet.
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Spice Blend Recipes
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Italian Seasoning
Spice Blend Recipes
Homemade Ancho Chile Powder
Spreads
Jams, jellies, and spreads make excellent Christmas gifts that can be stored away for a future day. Bundle with a pretty spreader or spoon and maybe even a loaf of homemade bread.
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Red Pepper Jelly
Frosting, Sauce, and Pudding Recipes
Apple Butter
Pie and Tart Recipes
Cherry Pie Filling
Side Dish Recipes
Applesauce
Nut and Seed Recipes
Almond Butter
Nut and Seed Recipes
Cashew Butter
Stock, Sauce, and Spread Recipes
Homemade Peanut Butter
Nut and Seed Recipes
Sunflower Seed Butter
Bread
While somewhat perishable, a loaf of freshly-baked bread is peak thoughtfulness, especially when paired with a spread from above. For quick breads and loaf cakes, consider using tiny loaf pans and giving an assortment of flavors.
Bread Recipes
Soft Yeast Dinner Rolls
When nothing but homemade bread will do, try these easy Soft Yeast Dinner Rolls. They are perfect at your holiday table, piled with any kind of meat, or on the side of Sunday Supper.
Bread Recipes
Focaccia
Bread Recipes
No-Knead Bread
Bread Recipes
Cornbread
Bread Recipes
Marble Rye Bread
Breakfast Recipes
Monkey Bread
Once you start eating Monkey Bread, it’s really hard to stop! This pull-apart bread is soaked in cinnamon, sugar, and butter and couldn’t be easier to make. It is a simple pull-apart bread is OOZING…
Bread Recipes
Irish Soda Bread
Breakfast Recipes
Pumpkin Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Coffee Cake Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
What a fantastic list of versatile, mainstay recipes. Thanks for always providing recipes that I trust to turn out right!
Hi Sue, you’re absolutely welcome! – Meggan