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28 best edible Christmas gifts

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Stuck for budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas? A slab of rocky road or a jar of shortbread always goes down a treat.

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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! Here are 28 edible Christmas gift recipes to help you get started.

1. Christmas biscotti

Make a sleigh-load of these crispy Italian-inspired goodies, packed with cranberries and pistachios.These festive biscuits are perfect for dunking into a hot mug of tea by the fireplace.

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. These gorgeous mini trees also double as a table decoration!

4. Chocolate rum balls

After one bite, you'll be calling these yum yum balls instead of choc rum balls. For an old-fashioned Christmas treat, this is the only recipe you need.

5. Chocolate and date panforte

To finish your Italian menu for Christmas, serve this chewy classic Italian cake. Panforte also makes a great show-stopping gift for that special someone.

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!

7. Rudolph cupcakes

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

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!

9. Ginger biscuits with caramel filling

A generous amount of caramel filling is sandwiched in between these gingerbread biscuits. These biccies take less than 30 minutes to whip up and will be adored by all!

10. Meringue Santa hats

If you're after a treat that is a little bit extra, these Santa hats decorated with sprinkles and edible glitter are sure to impress.

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!

12. Spiced cheese biscuits

Christmas isn't just about the sweet stuff, gift these savoury bites for a delightful surprise and something a little bit different.

13. Hazelnut meringue puddings

Once you've polished off Christmas dinner serve these mini hazelnut meringue puddings with a cuppa.

14. Christmas butter cookies

Classic butter biccies are a necessity at every Christmas table, plus they're so fun to decorate as a Christmas activity the whole family can get involved in.

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15. Chocolate crackle reindeers

These yummy reindeer bites are gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Plus, they're adorable and perfect for gifting.

16. Macadamia and cranberry shortbread

Shimmering sugar sprinkled over festive shortbread signals the perfect end to a Christmas spread.Macadamias and cranberries – that's style and comfort.

17. White chocolate rocky road

With cherries, nuts and Turkish delight, this creation  is a sophisticated twist on the classic childhood favourite. Why not get experimental and bake it in a one-of-a-kind mould.

18. Coffee and fig fruit cakes

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

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.

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!

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!

22. Chocolate truffles

This decadent treat won't last long on the dessert table this Christmas.Roll them out with your choice of either chocolate sprinkles, desiccated coconut, chopped pistachios or cocoa powder. The options are endless!

23. Caramilk Fudge Stars

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

24. Brownie Presents

These cute brownies come decorated in a cute pink bow so you don't even have to wrap them. Christmas gifting sorted!

25. Gingerbread baubles

These delicious cookies are made easier with bauble moulds! Gingerbread houses do look stunning, but these baubles are just as impressive and make great individual gifts.

26. Chocolate cherry gift cakes

Flavoured with cocoa and Nutella, and covered with choc-hazelnut cream, these luscious little cakes make a gorgeous gift complete with a cherry - or three - on top!

27. Boozy fruit mince pies

The buttery, sugar-free pastry makes these star-topped mince pies mouthwateringly  good – and ideal for take-home Christmas treats.

28. Strawberry coconut ice

After a little mixing and chilling, you can give these twice-as-nice bites to someone who'll love the nostalgia.

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Source: https://www.bhg.com.au/edible-christmas-gifts-to-make

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