Christmas Food Gift Ideas
You know how hectic and expensive Christmas shopping can be. And in amidst of all this, sometimes, it may be feasible to purchase a gift for everyone. On top of that, finding the right Christmas gift for family and friends can be tough as well. So what do you do when you're stuck in this rut? Well, I have an idea. How about preparing one of those Christmas food gifts? It's easy to make, doesn't take a lot of time, and adds a personal touch. There can't be any better homemade gift that shows your love and care to the people close to you. So, how about it? Would you like to go over some Christmas food gifts? You can find them mentioned below in the article.
Homemade Food Gift Ideas for Christmas
A perfect way to give your Christmas food gifts to loved ones is placing delicious Christmas recipes in a jar. They look attractive, presentable, elegant, and undoubtedly perfect. So let's see what kind of homemade food gifts ideas you can prepare for the holiday season.
Soup in a Jar
Sometimes, after a tough, long day at work or otherwise, cooking can be a pain. In such times, don't you wish you had all the ingredients ready for you and all you have to do is start cooking. Here's a great Christmas food gift idea - tasty turkey soup in a jar. Let's take a look at what you have to do for the homemade gift idea.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons onion, minced and dried
- 1 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 cup egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 bay leaf
- teaspoon dill weed, dried
- cup red lentils
- teaspoon celery seeds
- teaspoon garlic powder
You will require 1 pint glass jar to combine the ingredients in. Layer in this order - red lentils, minced onion, chicken bouillon, dill weed, celery seeds, garlic powder, bay leaf, and then the egg noodles. Place the cover on the jar and seal it properly. To cook, add the jar contents of the jar in 8 cups water and boil in a pan. After 15 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf and add cooked diced turkey meat, about 2 cups. Again cook for 5 minutes and enjoy. Write the directions of this soup recipe on a card and gift it.
Caffeine in a Jar
Everybody needs their daily dose of caffeine in the morning. So why not take the trouble of making a fresh cup of coffee with your amazing homemade food gift. Here's what you need to do.
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered creamer, non-dairy
- 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix
- cup white sugar
- cup instant coffee granules
- teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- teaspoon nutmeg, ground
You will require two 12 oz. glass jars to place the mixture in. To prepare, blend the instant coffee into a fine powder. In a big bowl, mix chocolate mix, instant coffee, sugar, creamer, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Pour inside the jars and tie a ribbon on top. Write on a note to mix 3 tablespoons of this cappuccino powder in 6 oz. hot water. You can prepare these gifts for your boyfriend, girlfriend, mom, dad, or siblings. Trust me, you will never go wrong with this gift.
Cookie in a Jar
While growing up, how many times has your mom made savory cookies for you? Countless of times. Well, this Christmas, you're going to help her when she gets ready to make chocolate cookies for the holidays. For our next Christmas food gift idea, we'll make a jar of chocolate cookie mix. To prepare for one of the best homemade gifts for mom, here's what you need to do.
Ingredients
- 1 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- cup pecans, chopped
- cup white sugar
- teaspoon salt
- cup cocoa
- cup dark brown sugar
You will need 1 quart wide-mouthed glass jar to put all the ingredients in. Take a bowl to mix flour, baking soda and powder, and salt. Layer in this order - flour mixture, dark brown sugar, white sugar, cocoa, pecans, and in the end chocolate chips. Although your mom may not require a recipe card, but to complete this unique homemade gift look, we'll require a card. At the time of preparation, add cup butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with the jar mixture. Make small walnut-size balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes in a 350F oven. Once the cookies are ready, enjoy them as a family with cool milk.
Brownie in a Jar
Warm brownies from the oven! Nothing can be better than that. And this Christmas, you will gift this amazing, creative homemade gift to someone special. How? Take a look at what you need to do make this unbelievable butterscotch brownie recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons baking powder
- cup coconut flakes
- cup pecans, chopped
- teaspoon salt
You will require 1 liter glass jar to place the mixture in. Take a bowl to mix flour, baking soda and powder, and salt. Layer in this manner - flour mixture, coconut, pecans, and then brown sugar. Close the jar and seal it properly. On the note, write how to prepare this brownie recipe. Mix cup butter, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extra with the brownie mix. Once the batter is ready, you need to spread it over a greased baking pan and bake in a 375F oven for 25 minutes. Once the brownies are ready, let them cool a bit, cut them in pieces, and enjoy with a glass of cold milk.
Make these gorgeous and edible homemade gifts for friends and family for a wonderful, inexpensive way to celebrate Christmas. I hope that you liked these Christmas food gift ideas and will have a blast preparing them as well. Have a safe Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
