Traditional Christmas food gifts

Christmas is the season of giving, and there’s nothing like cooking up a bevy of homemade food gifts for Christmas presents to share with friends and family.

If you're looking for edible Christmas gifts to make in advance, these traditional Christmas food gift recipes are delicious and easy. Check out the recipes and pictures below, all you have to do is box them up, tie them with a ribbon and you're ready to gift away!

Traditional Christmas food gift ideas

1. Rum balls

GET THE RECIPE: Rum balls by Copha

Chocolate and rum go together like Santa and his reindeer. This recipe for chocolate truffles is lovely and decadent.

Coating your rum balls with different toppings like choc sprinkles, coconut and cocoa powder doesn’t take much more effort and makes them look so appealing when you give them away.

2. Fruitcake

GET THE RECIPE: Gluten Free Mini Fruitcake with Lemon & Cinnamon Icing by Copha

What is Christmas without a slice of fruitcake? This recipe is for cute mini versions that are easy to bundle up and give away.

They’re packed to the brim with classic fruit and spice, plus they’re gluten free.

3. White and Dark Chocolate Crackles

GET THE RECIPE: White and Dark Chocolate Crackles by Copha

Put these yummy top-decker treats into festive patty pans and you have an easy sweet that will please big kids and little kids alike. These are great to make with the kids as treats for their friends, too.

4. Profiteroles

GET THE RECIPE: Kahlua Custard Profiterole by Copha

Light and puffy pastry filled with Kahlua-spiked cream, what could be more decadent? These lovely treats make a wonderful gift.

Add different coloured sprinkles on top for a festive feel.

5. White Crackle Snowmen

GET THE RECIPE: White Crackle Snowmen by Copha

You can't go wrong with these gorgeous white crackle snowmen. Whilst not exactly traditional, their size makes them so easy to share and enjoy with friends and they make a great festive gift!

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