Top Ten Christmas Baking Ideas for a Special Gift

by | Nov 14, 2023

My love language is to give!
Here are some ideas to gift this Christmas x

At Christmas I love to gift homemade baking to say thank you to our friends, neighbours, the school bus driver, the children’s teachers, their dance and sports instructors, and to the residents on our local retirement village and church.

The ideas below are not all mine.
But I have made a collection of all my favourite recipes from fellow food bloggers that are easy, cost efficient and can be divided in to many gifts.

1. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Recipe here

If you are looking for a festive Christmas sweet treat look no further! This White Chocolate and Peppermint Fudge is so easy with just a few ingredients
A recipe from Anna Cameron – Just a Mum NZ

2.Brownies, Blondies & Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Jar (3 homemade gift ideas)

Recipe here

“The cutest homemade gift idea – how to make brownies, blondies and chocolate chip cookies in a jar to gift to the baker in your life! They are inexpensive, thoughtful and easy to make”.
A recipe from Laura Macdonald – The Kiwi Country Girl

3.Rhubarb Gin

Recipe here

This homemade rhubarb gin is so delicious and easy to make! Fresh (or frozen) rhubarb is steeped in gin until flavoured to your liking
A recipe from Elien – Homegrown Happiness

4.Christmas Rocky Road – Three Ways

Recipe here

“Give the gift of delicious homemade Rocky Road this Christmas. With 3 different flavours to choose from, there’s something for everyone”.
A recipe from Vanya Insull – VJ Cooks

5.Elderflower Cordial

Recipe here

“This cordial recipe is refreshingly sweet. Perfect for a refreshing hot day thirst quencher or packaged up for a gift”.
A recipe from me! – What’s for Smoko

6.Delicious Microwaved Russian Fudge

Recipe here

Once you have made this microwave variation on the classic Russian Fudge recipe you may never go back – so quick and delicious! 
A recipe from Anna Cameron – Just a Mum NZ

7.Sugar Cookies

Recipe here

“This easy sugar cookie recipe is made with basic ingredients and is easy to roll out to make cut-out sugar cookies of any shape. They bake up soft and chewy, and are perfect for decorating for any occasion”.
A recipe from Erin Clarkson – Cloudy Kitchen

8.Orange Mango and Coconut Granola

Recipe here

“We love making our own Granola, and I often wrap it nicely and give it to friends and family at Christmas time too. Todays version uses fresh orange juice, dried mango & coconut flakes and is divine!”
Recipe from Jana Macpherson – The Macpherson Diaries

9. Spiced Party Nuts

Recipe here

“Spiced party nuts are a great to give as gifts during the festive season in cute bags, or lay them out when entertaining – they’re great with casual drinks.”
A recipe from – Nadia Lim

10.Three Ingredient Milk Fudge

Recipe here

Delicious and decadent, this 3 Ingredient Milk Chocolate Fudge is the easiest fudge you will ever make!
A recipe from Anna Cameron – Just a Mum NZ