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The best DIY edible gifts for Christmas!

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The Christmas Season is sneaking up super fast!!! Are you looking for fun gifts to give to your family and friends??? Worry no more, my gorgeous readers, I am about to share some of the best DIY edible gifts for the season’s giving!!!

Everyone eats, right? Plus, handmade gifts are the best because they’re made with love. Check the list below and start being creative while saving a lot of time and money!

DIY holiday gift ideas that are perfect for everyone!

CREATIVE DIY EDIBLE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS!

COOKIE BUTTER
Cookie monsters… Beware!!! This cookie butter is love! Definitely addicting!!!

4 small jars containing the ingredients on a white board. Extra ingredients are gathered around each jar.

COOKIE BUTTER @ http://abeautifulmess.com/2014/10/make-homemade-cookie-butter-with-any-cookie.html

COOKIES IN A JAR – A PERFECT GIFT IDEA!
A cookie a day keeps the worries away!!  Make them and share with everyone!

Three jars of cookie ingredients on a burlap napkin. The jars have red and white polka dot bows.

COOKIES IN A JAR @ https://thefarmgirlgabs.com/cookies-in-a-jar-a-perfect-gift-idea/

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE GINGER CRINKLE COOKIES
Simple to prepare using minimal ingredients!!!

Five chocolate crinkle cookies are stacked on top of eachother. A red and white string is wrapped around to hold them in place.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE GINGER CRINKLE COOKIES @ https://melaniemakes.com/blog/2013/11/double-chocolate-crinkle-cookies.html

CHRISTMAS MARSHMALLOW POPS
Watch out because these marshmallow pops will definitely become a hit, especially with the kids! A perfect little treat this holiday season!

A box of marshmallow pops on red and white sticks are stacked on top of eachother. The lid of the box is above.

CHRISTMAS MARSHMALLOW POPS @ http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/12/christmas-marshmallow-pops.html

CHRISTMAS DRUM COOKIES
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me… some Christmas cookies! But wait there’s a surprise inside…..

Drums that are made with cookies hide a stash of green and red MnM's inside.

CHRISTMAS DRUM COOKIES @ http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/12/christmas-drum-cookies.html

SNOWMAN SOUP
Simple ideas are sometimes the best ones!!! This cute little recipe is a perfect gift! Even Santa and the elves will enjoy!!!

The snowman soup ingredients are in a clear bag with a blue label. A candy cane is taped to the bag on top.

SNOWMAN SOUP @ http://www.glorioustreats.com/2013/12/snowman-soup.html

CANDIED PECANS
With so many varied uses, these nutty sweet bundles make an awesome gift!

Candied pecans in a mason jar with a burlap bow. there are 3 pecans outside the jar on a napkin.

CANDIED PECANS @ https://www.thelifejolie.com/candied-pecans/

CHOCOLATE-WRAPPED PRESENT CAKES
Surprise everyone with the edible and tasty wrapping!

Layered cake wrapped in a chocolate wrapping with a gold edible bow on top.

CHOCOLATE-WRAPPED PRESENT CAKES @ https://www.sugarhero.com/chocolate-wrapped-present-cakes/

SNOW GLOBE CUPCAKES WITH GELATIN BUBBLES
Looking for another unique idea? How adorable are these? 

Seven cupcakes with gelatin globes on top, encasing toy figurines inside the globes.

SNOW GLOBE CUPCAKES WITH GELATIN BUBBLES @ https://www.sugarhero.com/snow-globe-cupcakes-gelatin-bubbles/

CANDIED CINNAMON-SPICED PECANS
These warm and spicy candied nuts are good treats that are so easy to prepare but will burst with flavor!

Candied pecans inside a jar. The view is from the top of the jar, looking inside.

CANDIED CINNAMON-SPICED PECANS @ http://www.mbakes.com/2012/12/candied-christmas-pecans.html

DIY HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP
Share the good vibes this holiday season and spread the love with this yummy homemade syrup!!!

A glass wreck jar with vanilla syrup inside. There are two vanilla beans resting on top of the jar.

DIY HOMEMADE VANILLA SYRUP @ http://helloglow.co/diy-homemade-vanilla-syrup/

CHRISTMAS PUDDING CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES!
These cute little gifts will definitely make the holiday season more festive and fun!!!

Nine truffles with fondant holly on top, in a white box. there are 5 other truffles above the box on a tray.

CHRISTMAS PUDDING CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES @ http://www.janespatisserie.com/2015/12/14/christmas-pudding-chocolate-truffles/

RICE KRISPIE CONE CHRISTMAS TREES
This amazing recipe will definitely be a hit for both adults and kids!!!

Gorgeous green rice krispie trees with pink yellow and orange stars.

RICE KRISPIE CONE CHRISTMAS TREES @ http://laurencariscooks.com/rice-krispie-cone-christmas-trees/

SNOWMEN BROWNIE POPS
Say hello to Mr. Snowman but in delicious brownie form!

6 edible brownie snowmen covered in icing sugar. The snowmen in the back are in bags with red bows.

SNOWMEN BROWNIE POPS @ http://www.talesfromthekitchenshed.com/2016/12/snowmen-brownie-pops-christmas-gifts/

CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD BISCUITS
Give these pretty treats to your loved ones along with a cup of coffee or warm hot chocolate to celebrate the season!

Festive shortbread cookies that are stacked on top of eachother to look like little trees.

CHRISTMAS SHORTBREAD BISCUITS @ http://www.talesfromthekitchenshed.com/2014/12/christmas-shortbread-biscuits/

HOMEMADE BAILEYS IRISH CREAM
Enjoy the delicious, creamy, and chocolate taste of this homemade alcoholic drink!!! It is easy to make but definitely hard to forget!!!

3 pretty bottles with homemade baileys in them.

HOMEMADE BAILEYS IRISH CREAM @ https://bakeplaysmile.com/homemade-baileys-irish-cream/

I hope I’ve given you a few great DIY edible gift ideas for this Christmas season. I’m sure that any sort of thing you fill a jar with, as long as it’s edible, tasty, and made with love, will be the PERFECT gift for those friends and loved ones in your life.

Merry Christmas!

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