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    Home » Gifts from the Kitchen » Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen

    Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen

    Published: Nov 19, 2022 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

    A collage of images with text reading 15 easy homemade food gifts.

    Here are ideas for homemade gifts from the kitchen that you can make quickly and easily. Give an easy homemade food gift from your kitchen to friends, neighbours, teachers or co-workers to let them know you appreciate them!

    A collage of images with text 15 easy homemade food gifts.

    It's gift-giving season, and what better way to show someone you care than by giving them a gift you've made yourself? I love receiving items that my friends or family have made for me.

    Your kitchen is your workshop and your bowls and spoons are your tools, so all you need are a few ideas to inspire you to create some homemade gifts from the kitchen for those you love.

    Here are a few ideas for easy homemade food gifts you can make quickly and easily! All of the following except the biscotti are gluten-free.

    Easy Homemade Food Gifts for Christmas

    Jump to:
    • Easy Homemade Food Gifts for Christmas
    • Never-Fail Cranberry-Pecan Biscotti
    • Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
    • Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters
    • Sweet and Salty Chocolate Cashews
    • Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies - Gluten-Free
    • No-Bake Coconut Date Logs
    • No-Bake Chocolate Almond Snowballs
    • Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange Glaze
    • Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Shortbread
    • Simmering Holiday Potpourri
    • Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
    • Pretzel Nut Snack Mix
    • Gingerbread Spiced Nuts
    • Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk Spice Mix
    • Don't forget your fur babies!
    • How to package homemade food gifts

    Never-Fail Cranberry-Pecan Biscotti

    Biscotti slices on a wire rack with a cookie tin in the background.
    Never-Fail Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
    A basic biscotti recipe that consistently turns out perfectly. Add your choice of nuts and dried fruit to make this Never-Fail Cranberry Pecan Biscotti.
    Never-Fail Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
    slices of cranberry pecan biscotti on a rack with a cookie tin beside them

    Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark

    A stack of pieces of cranberry pistachio chocolate bark tied with a red ribbon for a food gift.
    Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
    3 ingredients are all you need to make this delicious Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark! A package of this chocolate bark makes an ideal hostess gift.
    Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
    Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark tied with a red ribbon

    Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters

    Trail Mix Chocolate Nut clusters.
    Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters
    Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters are a healthier treat made by combining nuts, seeds and dried fruit with melted dark chocolate then dropping by spoonfuls to form clusters. Top these chocolate morsels with a dusting of flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty snack!
    Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters
    chocolate nut clusters with nuts, seeds and dried fruit on a plate

    Sweet and Salty Chocolate Cashews

    A serving dish with chocolate covered cashews with sea salt.
    Sweet and Salty Chocolate Cashews
    Mix melted dark chocolate with roasted cashews and optional natural marshmallow and sprinkle with sea salt to make these popular Sweet and Sea Salty Chocolate Cashews.
    Sweet and Salty Chocolate Cashews
    Chocolate cashew clusters on a plate.
    a spoonful of salted caramel sauce
    Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
    Two ways to make homemade caramel sauce, classic caramel sauce with heavy cream and paleo or vegan caramel sauce with coconut milk and coconut sugar.
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    Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
    A jar of caramel sauce with a label and a ribbon.

    Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies - Gluten-Free

    Rosemary shortbread cookies tied with a ribbon.
    Gluten-Free Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies
    Slightly sweet gluten-free Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies have delicate hints of rosemary and lemon in a melt-in-your-mouth cut-out cookie.
    Gluten-Free Rosemary Lemon Shortbread Cookies
    A stack of rosemary cookies tied with a ribbon

    No-Bake Coconut Date Logs

    A stack of no-bake coconut date logs wrapped for a homemade food gift.
    No-Bake Coconut Date Logs
    These no-bake coconut date logs slice into sweet and crispy date cookies. They're an easy roll and slice date cookie made with soft Medjool dates and puffed rice cereal. They're delightfully addictive and just may become a new holiday tradition in your home!
    No-Bake Coconut Date Logs
    No bake coconut date logs sliced and stacked.

    No-Bake Chocolate Almond Snowballs

    No-bake chocolate almond snowballs on a white pedestal cake plate.
    No-Bake Chocolate Almond Snowballs
    These easy-to-make No-Bake Chocolate Almond Snowballs can be made ahead and frozen. Make them with regular granulated sugar, or with 0-calorie sweetener. Both ways are delicious!
    No-Bake Chocolate Almond Snowballs
    No bake chocolate almond snowballs on a pedestal cake plate.

    Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange Glaze

    Cranberry orange bread loaves wrapped for hostess gifts.
    Cranberry Orange Bread - Gluten-Free
    This moist cranberry orange bread has tart cranberries and hints of sweet orange in every bite! Make it with either a gluten-free flour blend OR all-purpose flour. Bake it as one large loaf or 4 mini loaves. Use fresh or frozen cranberries! Lots of options!
    Cranberry Orange Bread - Gluten-Free
    slices of glazed cranberry orange bread

    Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Shortbread

    Selecting an orange cardamom almond flour cookie.
    Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Cookies
    These Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Cookies have hints of holiday flavors. This gluten-free shortbread recipe can be made ahead and frozen. Dip in chocolate!
    Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Cookies
    Picking up a Cardamom Orange Shortbread Cookie

    Simmering Holiday Potpourri

    Fill your home with the scents of the season--naturally!

    Simmering holiday potpourri mix in a slow cooker.
    Make Your Own Simmering Holiday Potpourri
    Make your home smell like Christmas with simmering holiday potpourri in a slow cooker or on a stovetop. Package for gift-giving and add one of the printable gift tags provided.
    Make Your Own Simmering Holiday Potpourri
    Simmering holiday potpourri spice mix in a slow cooker bowl with cedar boughs.

    Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts

    Here's another idea for homemade gifts from the kitchen. Nuts make an ideal snack food for the holiday season. Make a big batch, package them attractively, and give them as small gifts to your friends and neighbours.

    Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts wrapped in gift bags for homemade food gifts.
    Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
    Make a batch of this holiday nut mix for a quick and easy party snack. Add seasoned honey, drizzle over mixed nuts and bake in the oven. Ready in less than half an hour.
    Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts
    Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Nuts in a tin and in a red serving dish

    Pretzel Nut Snack Mix

    Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Nut Snack Mix ready to package as a gift from the kitchen.
    Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Snack Mix
    This Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Snack Mix is a popular cocktail mix to make and have on hand for holiday snacking! Combine nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, maple syrup and flaky sea salt with pretzels. Addictive!
    Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Snack Mix
    A spicy snack mix made with pretzels and mixed nuts on a baking sheet.

    Gingerbread Spiced Nuts

    A tin of gingerbread spiced nuts for a homemade food git.
    Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Spiced Nuts
    Mixed party nuts, spiced with gingerbread spice, coconut sugar, paprika and pepper. Sweet and spicy! These gingerbread spiced nuts make a great party snack or hostess gift.
    Sweet and Spicy Gingerbread Spiced Nuts
    gingerbread spiced nuts in a small galvanized bucket

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk Spice Mix


    This nutritious warm turmeric milk flavoured with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom has amazing health benefits. It may also help you sleep!  Layer the spices in a little jar, attach a cinnamon stick with raffia or a ribbon, and print out the recipe tag I've created for you.


    Get the recipe, instructions and printable tags to make this Warm Cinnamon Turmeric Milk. This spice mix makes a great gift! This post includes more homemade gifts from the kitchen, too.

    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk
    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk, also known as Golden Milk is a nutritious beverage with amazing health benefits. It may also help you sleep.
    Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk
    overhead view of a mug of warm turmeric cinnamon milk with a cinnamon stick

    Click here for your printable Warm Turmeric Cinnamon Milk Spice Mix gift tags.

    Don't forget your fur babies!

    Make your own homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog treats with this one-bowl 4-ingredient recipe! Create cute-shaped biscuits with silicone molds or cookie cutters. These DIY dog treats make a welcome gift for your dog-loving friends.

    Homemade peanut butter dog treats in a pile.
    Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
    Make your own homemade pumpkin peanut butter dog treats with this one-bowl 4-ingredient recipe! Create cute shapes with silicone molds or cookie cutters. These DIY dog treats make a welcome gift for your dog-loving friends.
    Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
    Homemade peanut butter dog treats in a pile.

    How to package homemade food gifts

    • Dress up a jar! Add a festive ribbon and a gift tag. Include the recipe if you'd like, too.
    • Use a gift bag. Small clear cellophane bags make an easy wrapping idea.
    • Cookie tins are best for cookies. Add a layer of parchment paper between layers to protect them.
    • Baskets. Everyone loves to receive a container they can re-use, and baskets make an attractive way to wrap a homemade kitchen gift. Add a teatowel inside to cushion your goodies.

    Have fun creating homemade gifts in the kitchen this week!

    • Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Snack Mix
    • 20 minute Caramel Spiced Pecans
    • Make Your Own Simmering Holiday Potpourri
    • How to dry orange slices for potpourri

    More Gifts from the Kitchen

    • Easy Salted Caramel Sauce: Two Ways
    • Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
    • Never-Fail Cranberry Pecan Biscotti
    • Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark with Dark Chocolate

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kelly

      December 01, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      I really think the best gifts are homemade, With the recipient in mind as you make them.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 01, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        That's so true! When I'm baking cookies or making a batch of spiced nuts, I'm thinking about who I'll be giving them too!

        Reply
    2. Amanda Orlando

      November 09, 2016 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I like this idea a lot especially since gift-giving can get expensive. These would make unique host gifts that your friends will actually use and enjoy. A very thoughtful idea

      Reply

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