40 Homemade Food Gifts To Make From Scratch This Holiday Season
Who doesn't want homemade treats?
When it's time to give a gift, your first instinct may be to shell out some cash on something nice. Though there are plenty of gifts for food obsessives, yoga lovers, bakers, caffeine fiends, and for that one friend whose entire personality is liking the show Friends, one of the most inexpensive (and delicious) gifts you can give someone is food
It's no secret that food is the way to everyone's heart. It's an underrated way to show someone how much you love them. Think about it. Isn't that the main way your grandma shows how much she loves you? It doesn't matter if it's baked goods or seasonal butters, gifting someone with a homemade food item may just be the gift they look forward to the most for every occasion. There's truly no one in this world who won't appreciate an adorable container of freshly baked treats. It's the homiest, coziest gift you can give.
So the next time a birthday or holiday rolls around, consult this list for the best homemade food gifts to send—they're the perfect way to let someone know you care. Plus, if you're smart, you can make a few extra to save for yourself.
Santa's Trash Cookies
Don't let the name fool you—these cookies are a treasure.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
You'll wanna make two batches of these...one to give away, and one to keep. 😉
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Peppermint Bark
Making your own peppermint bark is beyond easy and so fun to share with friends.
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Rugelach
Flaky and tender, these will stay fresh while being shipped to a friend!
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Perfect Biscotti
Biscotti is made to be a little dry (so that you can dip it in coffee!) which makes it perfect for sending as a gift. This biscotti is full of toasted almonds and can be dipped in chocolate for a little something extra.
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Easy Christmas Fudge
The right sprinkles go a longgg way. Just look how fun these are!
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Crunchy Chocolate Toffee
Chocolate toffee is the gift literally anyone on your list will appreciate.
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Flourless Fudge Cookies
The perfect gift for all your gluten free friends.
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Everything Ritz Crackers
Toasted Ritz crackers with everything bagel seasoning is unbeatable.
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Holiday Shortbread Bites
The cutest little gift to send.
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Perfect Fudgy Brownies
Absolutely no one would be upset to receive these amazing brownies.
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Snowball Cookies
Even if it isn't a winter wonderland where you live, these cookies will bring the Christmas cheer.
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Challah
Nothing says I love you like a homemade loaf of bread.
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Pumpkin Pie Spice
Give the gift of the most used spice. Bottle it up in cute little jars!
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Thumbprint Cookies
Fill these cookies with your friend's favorite jam or Nutella!
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Banana Bread
Banana bread stays good for days and makes a wonderful and welcomed food gift.
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Gingerbread Fudge
The sweetest little pieces of fudge you ever did see.
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Homemade Apple Jam
Sweeten up someone's morning with homemade jam.
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Millionaire Shortbread
Treat your friends like a million bucks and gift them these sweet bars.
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Madison Flager is the Lifestyle Editor at Delish.com; she covers food news and trends, travel-worthy food experiences, and the products you need in your kitchen right now. She has a deep love of coffee and manchego cheese.
Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.
Ni'Kesia Pannell is an entrepreneur, multi-hyphenate freelance writer, and self-proclaimed Slurpee connoisseur that covers news and culture for The Kitchn. She's the former Weekend Editor for Delish who also writes about faith, health and wellness, travel, beauty, lifestyle, and music for a range of additional outlets.
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