Make Christmas more personal by making your own gorgeous gourmet gifts including chutneys, biscuits and super special chocolates. Don't forget the pretty packaging!

Christmas gifts recipes

Make Christmas more personal by making your own gorgeous gourmet gifts including chutneys, biscuits and super special chocolates. Don't forget the pretty packaging!

  • Christmas cupcakes

    Tested

    Christmas cupcakes

    By Sara Buenfeld

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 25 mins

    These beautiful and classy little cakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too

    5
 stars 9 ratings

    Easy

  • Chocolate truffles

    Tested

    Chocolate truffles

    By Good Food

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 4 hrs 35 mins

    Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face

    5
 stars 1 rating

    Easy

  • Cherry & coconut Florentines

    Tested

    Cherry & coconut Florentines

    By Good Food

    Total time
    Ready in 50 mins

    Cute chewy bites. Make one giant version, then stamp out the star shapes - leaving lots of bits to nibble!

    3
 stars 14 ratings

    Easy

  • Red onion marmalade

    Tested

    Red onion marmalade

    By Barney Desmazery

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins

    Soft, sticky onion marmalade - great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman's lunch

    5
 stars 24 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Fruity Christmas biscotti

    Tested

    Fruity Christmas biscotti

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 15 mins

    The perfect make-ahead gift, these will keep for up to a month after baking and look really impressive

    5
 stars 46 ratings

    Easy

  • Baileys and white chocolate fudge

    Tested

    Baileys and white chocolate fudge

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 45 mins

    This deliciously creamy fudge makes the ideal Christmas gift, just wrap it in cellophane, then finish with a stylish ribbon

    5
 stars 25 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Chilli vodka

    Tested

    Chilli vodka

    By Good Food

    Total time
    Ready in 5 mins

    This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice

    0
 stars 0 ratings

    Easy

  • Salted caramel lollies

    Tested

    Salted caramel lollies

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 30 mins

    These pretty yet sophisticated sweets make lovely stocking fillers or small Christmas gifts

    0
 stars 0 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Apple & cranberry chutney

    Tested

    Apple & cranberry chutney

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 30 mins

    Chutneys are fantastic presents because they really improve with age and go brilliantly with Christmas cheeses and cold meats

    5
 stars 20 ratings

    Easy

  • Spiced arancello

    Tested

    Spiced arancello

    By Good Food

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 15 mins

    If you're a fan of the Italian liqueur, limoncello, try this Christmassy version made with oranges and spices

    5
 stars 11 ratings

    Easy

  • Sugar-dusted vanilla thins

    Tested

    Sugar-dusted vanilla thins

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 40 mins

    Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet thins make a perfect treat

    5
 stars 10 ratings

    Easy

  • Snow-topped holly cakes

    Tested

    Snow-topped holly cakes

    By Sara Buenfeld

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins

    This square Christmas cake is cut into two loaf-shaped cakes, so you can give one to a friend

    5
 stars 7 ratings

    Easy

  • Spiced beetroot & orange chutney

    Tested

    Spiced beetroot & orange chutney

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 20 mins

    Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats - great to give as a gift, too

    4
 stars 9 ratings

    Easy

  • Festive jammie dodgers

    Tested

    Festive jammie dodgers

    By Tana Ramsay

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 50 mins

    Another great gift idea from Tana Ramsay. These jammie dodgers get the nostalgia flowing and are great for the kids to help out with too

    4
 stars 10 ratings

    Easy

  • Simple gingerbread house

    Tested

    Simple gingerbread house

    By Jane Hornby

    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 12 mins

    Christmas doesn’t come better than the smell of gingerbread and a pinch of excitement in the air so get the kids in the kitchen and create some magical memories

    5
 stars 21 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Little frosty Christmas cakes

    Tested

    Little frosty Christmas cakes

    By Jane Hornby

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 45 mins

    These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

    5
 stars 3 ratings

    Easy

  • Double chocolate almond biscotti

    Tested

    Double chocolate almond biscotti

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 50 mins

    Try these sophisticated Italian-style biscuits, perfect as a gift or an after dinner treat

    4
 stars 6 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Star cookies

    Tested

    Star cookies

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr

    Get creative and use this master dough to make any shape or colour of cookies for Christmas

    4
 stars 3 ratings

    Easy

  • Chunky chocolate nut bars

    Tested

    Chunky chocolate nut bars

    By Good Food

    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr

    Adding cinnamon to basic vanilla shortbread lends these bars an extra Christmassy fragrance

    4
 stars 5 ratings

    Easy

  • Pickled pears

    Tested

    Pickled pears

    By Good Food

    Total time
    Ready in 45 mins

    A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup

    4
 stars 1 rating

    Easy

  • Lemon star biscuits

    Tested

    Lemon star biscuits

    By Good Food

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 55 mins

    Gorgeous, edible decorations for the Christmas tree which will delight your children

    0
 stars 0 ratings

    Easy

  • Snowball truffles

    Tested

    Snowball truffles

    By Tana Ramsay

    Vegetarian Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 35 mins

    Festive fun for the kids, these snowy truffles are great to give as gifts and fun to make in school holidays

    4
 stars 20 ratings

    Easy

  • Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles

    Tested

    Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins

    Gain maximum brownie points by making these stylish chocolates for friends or family

    5
 stars 17 ratings

    Easy

  • Little candy canes

    Tested

    Little candy canes

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr

    Show off your cooking skills with these cute little candy canes; decorate your tree, or just give as a gift

    3
 stars 3 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Homemade marzipan thins

    Tested

    Homemade marzipan thins

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 25 mins

    Sweet treats for friends and family

    5
 stars 2 ratings

    Easy

  • Caramelised nuts

    Tested

    Caramelised nuts

    By Tana Ramsay

    Total time
    Ready in 15 mins

    A moreish treat that can be a little addictive. These nuts are so yummy you'll need to make double

    5
 stars 5 ratings

    Easy

  • Mulled wine kit

    Tested

    Mulled wine kit

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 30 mins

    A lovely homemade gift for wine lovers

    5
 stars 8 ratings

    Easy

  • Christmas muffin mix

    Tested

    Christmas muffin mix

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 35 mins

    A festive treat to give or receive

    5
 stars 19 ratings

    Easy

  • Apricot stilton pots

    Tested

    Apricot stilton pots

    By Good Food

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 15 mins

    Treat your guests to an extra special cheese course or give these away as little gifts

    5
 stars 1 rating

    Easy

  • Melting middle truffles

    Tested

    Melting middle truffles

    By Jane Hornby

    Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 50 mins

    Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

    4
 stars 26 ratings

    Easy

  • Cranberry oatcakes

    Tested

    Cranberry oatcakes

    By Nick Nairn

    Vegetarian Freezable
    Total time
    Ready in 35 mins

    Add a little extra to your cheese board with these light and fruity oatcakes. Perfect with a chunk of Stilton and a glass of port

    3
 stars 6 ratings

    Easy

  • Peppermint creams

    Tested

    Peppermint creams

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 45 mins

    Peppermint creams make a gorgeous homemade edible Christmas gift. Pack into mini sweet cases and wrap in cellophane or pack into little boxes

    5
 stars 5 ratings

    Easy

  • Millionaire's shortbread

    Tested

    Millionaire's shortbread

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 1 hr 30 mins

    This luxurious shortbread is a great treat to have around the house at Christmas, or pack in a pretty tissue-lined box and give it away as a gift

    3
 stars 2 ratings

    Moderately Easy

  • Grown-up rocky road

    Tested

    Grown-up rocky road

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 20 mins

    This is an adult version of the traditional American rocky road, but you can add mini marshmallows as well if you like

    3
 stars 3 ratings

    Easy

  • Pine nut cookies

    Tested

    Pine nut cookies

    By olive magazine

    Total time
    Ready in 30 mins

    Delicious with a warming cup of coffee or a hot chocolate, these little biscuits make lovely Christmas gifts

    3
 stars 1 rating

    Moderately Easy

  • Smoky paprika peppers

    Tested

    Smoky paprika peppers

    By Jane Hornby

    Vegetarian
    Total time
    Ready in 40 mins

    A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own

    5
 stars 1 rating

    Moderately Easy


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