10+ Easy Christmas Treats for Gifts – Homemade Edible Gift Ideas
If you’re planning to gift some edible goodies this year, here are a bunch of simple, crowd-pleasing Christmas treats for gifts to get you started.
Every year, I tell myself I won’t wait until the last minute to figure out gifts, and every year, I end up in the kitchen with a counter full of sugar, flour, and ribbon. But honestly, those homemade Christmas treats always end up being everyone’s favorite gifts.
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There’s just something nice about giving (and getting) something made by hand, and these DIY edible gifts are guaranteed to make spirits bright.
Holiday M&M’s Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Soft, chewy cookie bars packed with colorful holiday M&M’s, they are an easy, crowd-friendly dessert made with cake mix.
Christmas Haystack Cookies
Crunchy chow mein noodles coated in melted chocolate and butterscotch, then topped with festive M&Ms and sprinkles, these haystack cookies are a quick, no-bake treat with irresistible texture.
Layered Christmas Fudge
This colorful, layered fudge features a semi-sweet chocolate base, topped with white chocolate, and festive sprinkles for a cheerful, sweet addition to your Christmas dessert spread.
Festive Christmas Fudge
A classic, creamy fudge recipe dressed up with holiday sprinkles. It is simple to make and perfect for gifting or snacking.
Candy Cane Fudge
Smooth, peppermint-infused fudge with crushed candy canes for a festive crunch, this candy cane fudge is a must-have for mint lovers.
Chocolate Caramel Fudge
Rich chocolate meets gooey caramel in this decadent, melt-in-your-mouth fudge that’s perfect for gifting or indulging.
Cranberry Pistachio Bark
A simple yet stunning holiday bark made with dark chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios for a sweet-and-tart Christmas treat.
Christmas Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters
Classic turtle candies get a holiday twist with festive red, white and green Christmas sprinkles. They are irresistible bite-sized treats for any dessert table.
Grinch Cookies
Soft, chewy green cookies with a single red heart, these Grinch-inspired treat bites are whimsical, easy to make, and full of holiday spirit.
Pecan Snowball Cookies
Buttery, nutty, and dusted with powdered sugar, these classic snowball cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth holiday favorite.
Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies
Soft sugar cookies topped with melting icing “snowmen”, these are a fun, frosty dessert that’s great for decorating with kids.
Reindeer Oreos
Transform Oreo cookies into adorable reindeer faces with pretzel antlers and candy noses. They are a quick, no-bake holiday dessert that’s perfect for parties.
Reindeer Brownies
Fudgy brownies get a festive upgrade with candy eyes, pretzel antlers, and red noses. These reindeer brownies are a fun, creative treat for Christmas gatherings.
Reindeer Sugar Cookies
Classic sugar cookies decorated with chocolate frosting, candies and pretzels to resemble reindeer faces, these reindeer cookies are festive, crunchy, and full of charm.
By the time I finish wrapping up all the cookies, fudge, and other sweet treats, my kitchen looks like a snowstorm hit, but it’s always worth it. Homemade treats make such easy, thoughtful gifts, and they never go to waste. Whether you’re baking for coworkers, teachers, or family, these Christmas treats are a simple way to share a little comfort and care during the holidays.
