DIY: The 16 Best Holiday Food Gifts

Easy holiday food gifts to make now

Dec 17, 2014
LadyLUX • Lifestyle

It's not too late to make holiday food gifts. Here are our 16 favorite DIY food gifts to make right now.

And the best part? Some of them require absolutely no cooking and yet they're still adorable and super easy.

Don't wait another day. The Christmas countdown is on!

Holiday Breakfast Kit

This is the perfect favor for a late-night holiday party. Send your guests home with a ready-made breakfast. It works equally well as a thoughtful hostess gift.

DIY S'mores Kit

There's something about winter and a fireplace that begs for s'mores. And everyone loves graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows.

Bourbon Salted Caramels

Rich and buttery, these bourbon salted caramels are decadent.

Coffee To Go

These coffee-flavored cupcakes make the perfect DIY holiday gift and even come in their own coffee-themed to-go container.

Christmas M&M's

This one couldn't be easier - put M&M's in a jar and add a decorative ribbon and tag.

Homemade Salsa

This super-easy homemade salsa recipe will be the perfect gift for the holidays. Add to a gift basket with tortilla chips and you're set.

Hot Cocoa

Add the ingredients for hot chocolate into a holiday-themed mug and you have an instant gift for anyone.

White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Fudge

Skip the chocolate fudge this year and make this white chocolate version instead.

Bacon Salt

Yes. Bacon salt. Could there possibly be anything more perfect? Sprinkle this magical fairy dust on everything from pasta to soup or salad.

Sweet Salsa Verde

Tomatillo salsa is one of the best salsas on the planet. Slightly sweet and tangy, it's perfect with chips, on tacos or enchiladas. Try this easy blender version.

Cranberry Orange Linzer Cookies

Sweet and tart, these sandwich cookies combine two favorite seasonal flavors and are pretty and delicious.

This is perfect for anyone who has a sweet tooth and it's even easy enough for kids. Put candies into pop bottles and place in a decorated carrier. It's ideal for anyone traveling and wanting a few snacks for the road.

Decadent Truffles

Rich and delicious truffles are always a hit at the holidays. Try using white chocolate as well as dark chocolate for a mix of colors and contrasts in flavor.

Oreo Peppermint Bark

Broken Oreos and peppermint blend together in this creative and festive bark.

Christmas Crunch Funfetti

This sprinkle-laden Christmas crunch funfetti is a colorful blend of M&M's, broken pretzels and vanilla candy melts. Mix it up and use peppermint melts if you want a change of pace.