Festive guide: Easy edible Christmas gifts

Stuck for a quick present? Last minute guests? Look no further than these fantastic ideas for delicious home made Christmas treats.

Here’s our handy guide on how to make easy edible Christmas gifts

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Candy cane lollipops

These festive lollipops use only three ingredients and take only five minutes to make. They make a beautiful and thoughtful gift when wrapped up in cellophane and Christmas ribbon.

Slow cooker mulled wine

This slow cooker mulled wine recipe is so easy – it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. Leave it to heat while you eat, drink and be merry, and transfer it into a festive glass bottle to gift it to friends and family.

Gingerbread syrup

The gingerbread latte has become a festive favourite, and is a staple for coffee lovers everywhere. Gift them this warming syrup to add to their coffee on a frosty Christmas morning.

Custard and crumble mince pies

This easy recipe adds a layer of creamy custard to a Christmas classic – the mince pie. Package them in cellophane or put them in an airtight tin wrapped with brown paper and string.

Spiced Christmas tree biscuits

Thread ribbon through these homemade spiced biscuits and they’ll make the perfect edible decoration. Gift them or hang them on your own Christmas tree, and coat them with edible glitter spray for extra Christmas sparkle.

Homemade cheese straws

These cheese straws smell outrageously good when they bake, so you won’t want to wait to take a bite! They’re best eaten on the day of baking, but make a thoughtful gift if you package them up with ribbon.