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    38 of the Best Christmas Food Gifts for Your Neighbors

    Published: Nov 17, 2018 · Modified: Apr 3, 2023 by sandi · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Table of Contents

    • DIY Christmas Food Gift Ideas
    • Peppermint gifts
    • Sweet gifts
    • Kid-Friendly Gifts
    • Gourmet Gifts
    • Nuts and Savory Gifts
    • Jams/Condiments
    • Hot Chocolate
    • The Best Christmas Food Gifts for Your Neighbors

    DIY Christmas Food Gift Ideas

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    Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love all of my family's traditions, from making holiday cookies with my kids to eating fondue on Christmas Eve. But one other reason that I love the holiday season is that it's a time for bringing people together. Each Christmas, my family makes a homemade food gift to take to all the neighbors on our cul-de-sac. It's a small gesture, but I like to think it's helped create some of the community we enjoy on our street.

    If you don't know your neighbors very well or if you just want to let them know that you value them, Christmas gives you the perfect reason to reach out with a homemade food gift. That's why today I'm sharing 38 of the best Christmas food gifts you can make and give to your neighbors.

    This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission -- at no extra cost to you. See my Privacy Policy for more information.

    Peppermint gifts

    Peppermint has become one of the star flavors of Christmas, maybe because of its festive red and white stripes. Try one of these peppermint recipes to say, "Happy holidays!" to your neighbors.

    1. White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Christmas Pretzel Rods from The Kitchen Girl
    2. Double Chocolate Peppermint Cups from Rhubarbarians
    3. Peppermint Marshmallows from The Simple Sweet Life
    4, Homemade Peppermint Bark from Foodal

    Sweet gifts

    Christmas is the perfect time to try your hand at making homemade candies and sweets. And there are so many ways to package them in pretty ways. Check out these amazing recipes!
    5. Gingerbread Fudge from Thrifty Jinkxy
    6. Christmas Popcorn from Mom Foodie
    7. Homemade Christmas Caramels from Garnish and Glaze
    8. Dark Chocolate Truffles from Delightful Adventures
    9. Almond Rosa from Sustainable Cooks

    10. The Classic Buckeye from Joyfully Thriving
    11. Chocolate Chip Cookie Jars from The Home Cooks Kitchen
    12. No Bake Oreo Truffles from The Cozy Cook
    13. Eggnog Fudge from Thrify Jinxy
    14. Homemade Peanut Brittle from Cincy Shopper
    15. Gourmet Orange Chocolate Fudge from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

    Kid-Friendly Gifts

    Are these gifts not the cutest? The eyes kill me. Families with kids would love any of these, and your kids would love making them, too.

    16. Marsmallow Penguins from Eats Amazing
    17. Snowman Hot Chocolate from In the Kids' Kitchen
    18. Candy Cane Reindeer Pops from Finding Zest
    19. Reindeer Treat Bags from Eats Amazing
    20. Snowman Marshmallows from Down Red Bud Drive

    Gourmet Gifts

    Take your gift-giving up a notch with one of these gourmet gifts. From finishing salts to compound butter, your neighbors will be amazed that they're homemade.

    21. Compound Butter with Garlic, Shallots, and Herbs from Home and Plate
    22. Holiday Potpourri from Flavour and Savour
    23. Finishing Salts from Delicious Table
    24. Paleo Baked Ribs Dry Rub from Yang's Nourishing Kitchen
    25. Instant Pot Vanilla Extract from Recipes From a Pantry
    26. Homemade Candied Ginger from Wentere8this
    27. Hot Chili-Infused Oil from Niki Meiners

    Nuts and Savory Gifts

    Savory gifts stand out this time of year when sweets are the norm. Try one of these recipes for something different than fudge and other candies.

    28. Gingerbread Spiced Candied Nuts from Tikkido
    29. Black Truffle Salted Dark Chocolate Drizzled Nuts from The Kitchen Girl
    30. Mason Snack Jars from Haute and Healthy Living
    31. Spicy Pumpkin Pie Candied Pecans from Delicious Table

    Jams/Condiments

    Not many people make their own jams or condiments these days. Make one of these for your neighbors as a special treat. Check out 41 of the Best Homemade Charcuterie Ingredients for more jam and condiment recipes!

    32. Easy Small Batch Refrigerator Jam from One Dish Kitchen
    33. Blackberry Barbecue Sauce from Home and Plate
    34. Orange Marmalade from Masala Herb

    Hot Chocolate

    Nothing says winter more than a cup of hot chocolate. Try one of these recipe mixes to bring some warmth to your neighbor's holiday season!

    35. Hot Chocolate on a Stick from Vegan Huggs
    36. Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix from Raia's Recipes
    37. Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix from Dash of Jazz
    38. 3-Ingredient Hot Chocolate from Nourish Nutrition

    The Best Christmas Food Gifts for Your Neighbors

    Take advantage of the giving spirit of the holiday season and plan to make one of these Christmas food gifts for your neighbors. It's never too late to meet or reach out to the people around you. And Christmas is the perfect time of year to do that.

    Looking for gifts for the hostess in your life? Check out my Gift Guide for the Everyday Hostess and the Best Etsy Gifts for Entertaining!

    Looking for Christmas party ideas? Check out 30 Stress-free Christmas party ideas and The Ultimate List of Christmas Party Themes for Adults

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    Comments

    1. Alix @A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

      November 17, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      Hi! Thanks so much for sharing our fudge recipe in your beautiful recipe round-up! Happy holidays!

      Reply
      • sandi

        November 19, 2018 at 3:35 pm

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    2. Karen Mary

      November 17, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      What a good idea for a post! I'm going to give those little fudge men a try. Another recipe I've used for holiday gifts are gingerbread cookies baked in circles, with holes through them to make them look like buttons. Then I stack them and tie them together with a ribbon through the holes. Easy and fun presentation. Thanks for these suggestions!

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      • sandi

        November 19, 2018 at 3:35 pm

        I love that idea!! And those fudge guys are so cute. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Raia Todd

      November 19, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      What a fun round-up! Thanks so much for including my Mexican hot chocolate mix! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Chrysa

      December 11, 2018 at 9:29 am

      So many great ideas! Thanks for including my fudge recipes!

      Reply
    5. Helene

      December 18, 2018 at 8:14 am

      What a great list! I just had a brilliant idea for a gift for my sister! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • sandi

        December 18, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Great! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    6. Emma Davis

      May 08, 2021 at 9:51 am

      Thanks for this list of Christmas food gifts. I'll take a note.

      Reply

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