There is nothing more special than a homemade Christmas gift. This year, give your friends and family what they really want …. yummy food! These DIY foodie Christmas gifts are all easy to make and delicious.

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Let's give it up for homemade Christmas presents! Are they not the best things ever, or what? Seriously, keep the big box store junk and bring on a bottle of homemade sriracha, a bag of granola, or some flavored sea salt.

All of these gifts can be made ahead of time and packaged into pretty gifts. If there's a special someone on your list who loves food, make them one of these DIY foodie Christmas gifts!

Homemade Foodie Christmas gifts

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Bourbon BBQ Sauce

If you like whiskey, you'll love this bourbon BBQ sauce. It's perfectly sweet, a little smoky, and generously flavored with bourbon. Bonus that it takes only 25 minutes to make and is easily made refined sugar-free.
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Homemade BBQ sauce is irresistible! Make a big batch and process the jars in a water bath so the sauce can be stored at room temperature. Also, try our best BBQ for chicken!

This Chunky Fig Jam has hints of whiskey and a punch of vanilla. Spread it on toast, dollop it on yogurt, serve it on a cheese platter, or eat it by the spoonful. You're going to LOVE it! | theendlessmeal.com

Chunky Fig Jam with Whiskey and Vanilla

This Chunky Fig Jam has hints of whiskey and a punch of vanilla. Spread it on toast, dollop it on yogurt, serve it on a cheese platter, or eat it by the spoonful. You're going to LOVE it!
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This is just the thing to set DIY hearts aflutter. Sweet figs, subtle notes of whiskey, and a hint of vanilla are all wrapped up in pretty little jars.

Also, try our strawberry rhubarb chia jam and our maple plumcot butter!

Homemade cajun seasoning in a glass jar with a spoon,

Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a tasty blend of zesty savory flavors and is as spicy or mild as you'd like. It's easily made from pantry-staple spices, keeps well for months, and is delicious on everything from meats, pasta, potatoes, or veggies. 
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There is nothing that can compare to homemade spice blends. This one is flavorful and spicy. Add a note with your favorite Cajun recipe to finish the gift. And for your spice-adverse friends, gift them homemade fajita seasoning.

Or gift our pumpkin pie spice, Italian seasoning, or homemade celery salt.

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

These gluten free peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly delicious. They are a flourless peanut butter cookie recipe made with only six ingredients. You won't find a better peanut butter cookie around! 
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Everyone loves getting cookies for Christmas, but sometimes all the holiday cookies can get a bit too much. Peanut butter cookies are the perfect cookies to give as gifts. PS. Let your friends know that they freeze well in case they need a little after the holiday cookie break.

Also, friends and family love receiving peppermint bark brownies, nanaimo bars, or Christmas monster cookies!

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