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Edible Christmas Gifts ideas

33 replies

Gingernutmint · 11/11/2022 12:18

Mumsnetters! Send me your recipe ideas for gifts that I can make and wrap for Christmas. Money is v tight this year and I want to make family members feel cherished with a handmade gift I have cooked and presented nicely even though I’m not going to be buying lots of presents this year. I’m thinking recipes for chocolates and biscuits type stuff. Maybe cake. Savoury nibbles too. And ideas on how to present them beautifully. I want things that will keep for at least a week so that they don’t have to be eaten immediately they are received. Thank you in advance.

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Gingernutmint · 11/11/2022 12:22

I will get the ball rolling with this recipe: Delia Biscotti

many more ideas? Thanks in advance

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PineappleWilson · 11/11/2022 12:26

How much time are you going to have to make these gifts?

You could make Christmas cakes for people, or dip marzipan squares from a block of cooking marzipan into chocolate, or rum-infused chocolate but one takes a lot longer than the other.

wickerhearth · 11/11/2022 12:36

Salted caramel. Tried and tested, really delicious and easy to make.

sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-salted-caramel-recipe/

Stompythedinosaur · 11/11/2022 12:41

Neither jam nor marmalade are difficult to make. I got a lovely onion relish made by a neighbour last year.

Stompythedinosaur · 11/11/2022 12:42

Also, while I know it isn't exactly what you asked for, homemade soap is lovely and not difficult to make as a gift.

Fireballxl5 · 11/11/2022 12:45

I make orangettes.
They keep well.

downshiftology.com/recipes/candied-orange-peel-chocolate/

Fireballxl5 · 11/11/2022 12:47

Amazon sell cellophane bags, 150 for £6.49.

emmathedilemma · 11/11/2022 12:53

Florentines

emmathedilemma · 11/11/2022 12:54

Could you do a "gift voucher" for a homemade dinner e.g. a cottage pie, lasagne type dish at a later date? I think I'd like that more than jam or sweat treats!

Gingernutmint · 11/11/2022 13:49

Great ideas so far. Thanks so much. I’m definitely looking for things I can wrap up so that there are nice parcels to enjoy under the tree on the day.

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FayCarew · 11/11/2022 13:50

Toffee and fudge

BeaLola · 11/11/2022 14:22

Chocolate brownies

Rocky Road

MayaTheBusyBee · 11/11/2022 19:39

Chilli jam from bbc good food

Sprig1 · 11/11/2022 19:54

We always make lemon curd as gifts and it goes down really well.

WhyOY · 11/11/2022 19:54

SLOW COOKER FUDGE

Wizotto · 11/11/2022 20:50

I loved receiving a jar of home preserved lemons…

5foot5 · 11/11/2022 20:58

I have made and given biscotti a few times too, think I used a James Martin recipe. Did you know that you can make it as far as the point where you have cut it up then, instead of giving it the second baking straight away, freeze it for up to a month. Then you can bake from frozen just add about 5 minutes to the baking time. I found that helped because I could do all the hard work well ahead and bake them just before giving them as presents.

Also I have bought packaging from this company Tinware Direct I think they are really geared up for selling tins and jars and things in bulk to trade but you can usually by "samples" in small quantities fairly cheaply. I got some rather nice tins to put the biscotti in.

GettingStuffed · 11/11/2022 20:59

Peppermint creams, coconut ice, marzipan stuffed dates, marzipan fruits

Candlesonthetable · 11/11/2022 22:07

Zimsterne (www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/zimtsterne-cinnamon-stars) in jam jars with a lovely velvet ribbon tied around. I am making these for work colleagues.

Choccyoclocky · 11/11/2022 22:14

Bakewell blondies.

They're super easy and delicious.

Gingernutmint · 18/12/2022 10:30

I’m also thinking about chocolates too. Haven’t made this before. This recipe looks clear and tasty. Nigel Slater Choc Truffles
anyone got any advice or recipes for making your own chocolate?

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IggyAce · 18/12/2022 10:42

I make cranberry & white chocolate cookies, they are known as Santa cookies in our house.
I also make mini Christmas cakes in November & feed them for several weeks before gifting. Too late for this Christmas but consider for next year.

Gingernutmint · 18/12/2022 11:58

Defo going to have a go at Xmas cakes in the future. Small baby this year has made things both expensive and full-on. Cranberry cookies is a great idea.

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CocktailNapkin · 18/12/2022 12:12

Im making rainforest crackers for part of a packet to give to people:

thecafesucrefarine.com/copycat-rosemary-pecan-raincoast-crackers/

They do take a bit of planning (the loaves need to freeze), but you can toss just about any sort of dried fruit or nuts you have rolling around in the cupboard in them and they will be fine. They taste great, look nice and Christmassy (thanks dried cranberries!) on cheeseboards and are very moorish.

WHY are cellophane bags not sold in shops? I cant deal with making another Amazon order for a quantity I dont need, but I have no idea why these arent sold in packs of 25 at like Cards Galore or something. Tried everywhere!

christmaspudding43 · 18/12/2022 12:53

@CocktailNapkin hobbycraft do them in smaller quantities than amazon, think you can buy 25.