D.I.Y Christmas Gifts: Food Related

I hope you enjoyed my last segment where I showed how to create cute and inexpensive gifts for everyone from your mom, to your best friend, to the cute kid you babysit for. Are you ready for even more d.i.y gift ideas? If so toss on an apron and step into the kitchen, it is time to make some edible gifts.

All items needed to make the following 5 gifts can be found at your local dollar store or already in your home

Gift #1: Brownie Mix in a Potholder

Items Needed:

-pot holder

-cookie mix (or any mix of your choice)

-spatula (or any kitchen utensil of your choice)

-cookie cutter

-ribbon

Total Cost: $4

GIFT #2: Hot Cocoa in a Cute Mug

Items Needed:

-Cute mug of your choice ( I chose a festive Santa one)

-Hot Cocoa packet

-Candy Canes

-Marshmallow dipped in white chocolate and candy cane pieces (optional)

Total Cost: $3 approx.

GIFT #3: Snowman Soup

Items Needed:

-Cellophane bag of some sort (Ziploc bag will work as well)

-Candy Cane

-Hot Cocoa Packet

-Mini Marshmallows, Hershey Kisses, or M&M's (optional)

-Snowan Soup Topper (I found mine HERE but there are plenty online or make your own)

Total Cost: Varies. but we will say under $1

GIFT #4: Homemade Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Items Needed:

-Festive Tin (mine fit 4 pretzel rods perfectly)

-Pretzel Rods

-White Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Bark

-Candy Canes Crushed

Total Price: Varies but we will say under $3

GIFT #5: "Gourmet" Treats

Items Needed:

-Pretty box or Tin

-Mini Muffin Liners

-Graham Crackers

-Marshmallows

-Chocolate chips or Chocolate bark

-Candy Canes crushed

-Additional Extras: I used coconut and crushed pretzels

-Mold (I used a heart mold that I picked up at the dollar store during Valentines Day)

Total Cost: Price varies depending on how many you make and what toppings/extras you choose

Mine Cost Approx: $3-4

Well there you have it, 5 cute, edible, but very inexpensive gifts that you can make yourself for family and friends. These are great gifts to have a child help with, especially crushing the candy canes and pretzels and drizzling/dipping with the chocolate. 

I would love to hear from you what your favorite edible gift ideas are OR what has been the best food related gift you have received?