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25 best edible Christmas gifts

They're budget-friendly, made from the heart - and totally delicious! - by Olivia Hart
  • 16 Dec 2020
25 best edible Christmas gifts

Stuck for budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas? 

Why not skip the shops this year and whip up your own Christmas gifts instead? People will appreciate your personalised home-made efforts, and you can make them in advance to get ahead of the Christmas rush.

Apart from your nearest and dearest, edible Christmas gifts are also a perfect way to say thank you to teachers and neighbours.

From biscuits and meringues to cakes and condiments, there is something for everyone!

1. Christmas biscotti 

These festive biscuits are perfect for dunking into a hot mug of tea by the fireplace. 

biscotti

2. Homemade Christmas jam

Homemade jam is always a crowd-pleaser! This recipe only requires 3-ingredients and the oven does all the work. 

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3. Meringue Christmas trees

It doesn't get any more festive than these easy-to-make meringue trees! 

meringue tree

4. Chocolate rum balls

The only recipe you need for an old-fashioned Christmas treat! 

rum balls

5. Chocolate and date panforte

This chewy classic Italian cake will make for a show-stopping gift for that special someone.

panforte

6. Chocolate almond fudge

Make this simple nutty fudge in no time with a Floral decorative pan, which can also be used to bake shortbread, slices and more! 

choc fudge

7. Rudolph cupcakes

The kids will go crazy for these bite-size Rudolph edible gifts that are creatively made with a cherry on top! 

rudolph

8. Mini gingerbread houses

These teeny gingerbread houses are almost too adorable to eat! Wrap each one individually in cellophane and tie with festive ribbon on top!

gingerbread house

9. Ginger biscuits with caramel filling

These gingerbread biccies take less than 30 minutes to whip up and will be adored by all! 

biccies

10. Meringue Santa hats

If you're after a treat that is a little bit extra, these Santa hats are sure to impress. 

santa hats

11. Chocolate Christmas pudding rocky road

Make a batch of this tasty Rocky Road Pudding and package it up for as many people as you like. You can even save a little for yourself! 

choc pudding

12. Spiced cheese biscuits

Christmas isn't just about the sweet stuff, gift these savoury bites for a delightful surprise.

cheese biscuits

13. Hazelnut meringue puddings

These mini puddings are made to be served with a cuppa once you've polished off Christmas dinner.

meringues

14. Christmas butter cookies

These classic butter biccies are absolutely necessary at every Christmas table, plus they're so fun to decorate!

biscuits

15. Chocolate crackle reindeers

These yummy reindeer bites are gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

choc crackle reindeers

16. Macadamia and cranberry shortbread

This sugar-sprinkled snack is the comfort food you need to end a perfect Christmas. 

shortbread

17. White Chocolate Rocky Road

This delicious rocky road is topped with cherries, nuts and Turkish delight. Yum! 

rocky road

18. Coffee and fig fruit cakes

These snowflake-shaped fruit cakes are the ultimate gift for any coffee lovers in your life. 

coffee fig cake with ice cream and caramel sauce

19. Traditional Christmas Cake

Make sure you prep this epic cake the night before and we recommend packaging it up in a pretty Christmassy tin.

cake

20. Chocolate Christmas Bark

Choose between a dark chocolate, fig and orange bark or the white chocolate, pistachio, hazelnut and cranberry bark. Or you can always make both!

orange choc bark

21. Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Pistachio Fudge

This rich, choc-nut loaf is so easy to make. All you need to do is stir it all together and then pop it in the fridge overnight!

dark choc fudge with pistachios on top

22. Chocolate truffles

This decadent treat won't last long on the dessert table this Christmas. 

truffle balls

23. Caramilk Fudge Stars

Who said caramilk couldn't be festive? These decadent fudge stars are sure to impress your guests this Christmas. 

fudge stars

24. Brownie Presents

These cute brownies come decorated in a bow so you don't even have to wrap them!

brownies

25. Gingerbread baubles

These delicious cookies are made easier with bauble moulds! 

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