With only a few weeks left, it's Christmas time again and everyone is starting to wonder what they could surprise their loved ones with. Finding the right gift for everyone can sometimes be a real challenge. Are you looking for some unique gift ideas this year that aren't too expensive but would still bring great joy to the recipient? Some people may say it's the thought that counts, but homemade Christmas gifts are very special and unique. Are you looking for inspiration? In this article we have put together many wonderful gift ideas or delicious recipes from the kitchen for you!
You put your time and, above all, your heart and soul into homemade gifts and that's exactly what makes them so special. Snow globes in all shapes and sizes are a must at Christmas and are very popular with young and old. For this reason, we're showing you the classic in a different way - with cookies in it! Of course, you can't shake it up and down like a regular snow globe, but it makes for a fairytale Christmas decoration!
Homemade Christmas presents from the kitchen – snow globe with cookies
For this you will need:
- Homemade Christmas cookies in the shape of snowmen, Christmas trees or anything you like - there are no limits to your imagination.
- Mason jars
- Sugar sprinkles or pearl mix sprinkle decoration
- Superglue
And this is how it's done:
- First of all, you have to bake the cookies and decorate them for Christmas.
- Place a few drops of superglue on the glass lid and attach the cookie to it. Let dry for about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar sprinkles and beads to the mason jar.
- Close with the lid, turn over and your homemade snow globe is ready!
Ideas for delicious baking mixes in jars
In every circle of friends there is at least one person who enjoys cooking or baking various treats for the others. Conjured up in just a few minutes, inexpensive and yet very original and creative - baking mixes are perfect homemade gifts for all hobby cooks! However, you can only put the dry ingredients in the glass and the recipient should add the remaining ingredients themselves while baking. MostBaking mixes in jarsUsually last 2-3 months and must always be stored in a cool place. Whether for juicy brownies, cinnamon stars or delicious bread – let our ideas inspire you!
Juicy brownies baking mix in a glass
- 50 grams of wheat flour
- 80 grams of cocoa
- 60 grams of brown sugar
- 60 grams of sugar
- 50 grams of chocolate, preferably dark
- 40 grams of almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Here's how it's done:
- Roughly chop the nuts and chocolate.
- Layer all the ingredients one after the other in a suitable glass.
- Decorate the glass accordingly and you're done!
Cookies baking mix in a glass
- 220 grams of wheat flour
- 1 THE Backpulver
- a pinch of salt
- 100 grams of sugar
- 150 grams of brown sugar
- 130 grams of chocolate pieces
- Depending on your mood, you can add ground nuts, dried fruit or coconut flakes.
Make your own baking mix in a glass – delicious cinnamon starsRecipe
- 150 grams of powdered sugar
- 150 grams of ground almonds
- 100 grams of ground hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Bread baking mix in a glass
- 500 grams of wheat flour
- 1 pack of dry yeast
- a pinch of sugar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 20 grams of Italian herbs
- 40 grams of dried tomatoes
- 30 grams of olives
- Place the ingredients in this order in a large glass. Make sure that the shelf life of this bread baking mix is a maximum of 5 days!
Hot chocolate in a glass
Lying on the couch in front of the fireplace and enjoying a cup of delicious hot chocolate - isn't that the perfect winter evening? Below we have 2 delicious versions of the classic drink for you for the Christmas season! The only materials you will need are a beautiful cup, ideal for Christmas, transparent bags, gift ribbon and labels for decoration.
Hot chocolate with marshmallows
- 80 grams of baking cocoa
- 60 grams of brown sugar
- 80 grams of table sugar
- Marshmallows
Salted caramel hot chocolate
- 90 grams of baking cocoa
- 90 grams of sugar
- 60 grams of brown sugar
- 70 grams of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water for the caramel
- a pinch of salt
- Melt sugar, water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to harden on a baking sheet and then break into small pieces. Layer cocoa, caramel pieces and sugar in a suitable mason jar.
Snacking ideas – chocolate with pretzels and caramel
This homemade chocolate is the perfect idea for small homemade onesGifts for everyone with a sweet toothwho love sweets more than anything! There are no limits to your imagination when it comes to choosing ingredients. From nuts to sugar sprinkles to dry or fresh fruits – whatever you like is allowed!
Ingredients:
- 400 grams of couverture – whole milk, dark, white or, for a unique taste, preferably a combination of all three!
- 150 grams of pretzels
- homemade caramel pieces – you could use the recipe above for this
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch each of cinnamon, anise, clove and cardamom for a light Christmas note
Preparation:
- Coarsely coarse the couverture and melt 3/4 of it together with the coconut oil over a water bath.
- Remove from the heat, add the remaining chocolate and dissolve, stirring constantly.
- Add spices and spread everything on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Crumble the pretzels and caramel pieces, spread them on top and press them lightly.
- Either let the chocolate dry overnight at room temperature or place it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Now all you have to do is pack it in a fun way and give it away!
Homemade Christmas gifts for connoisseurs – gourmet salt mixtures to give away
Salt is probably the most commonly used spice of all. If the recipient is more of a fan of exotic and gourmet cuisine, then a homemade salt mixture would be just right for them. It's quick to make and the flavor options are truly endless.
Roasted Garlic Salt
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 150 grams of sea salt
- Drizzle garlic with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil and bake at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. Allow to cool, squeeze out and stir in the salt. Let the mixture dry again at 100 degrees for another 20 minutes. Put it in a suitable jar, pack it and you're done!
Chilli salt
- 150 grams of sea salt
- 1 TL Chilliflocken
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 lime
- Grate the lime peel and let it dry in the oven at 100 degrees for 10 minutes. Mix with the remaining ingredients and fill.
Red wine salt
- 150 grams of salt
- 40 ml red wine
- Drizzle the salt with the red wine and let it dry in the oven at 100 degrees for 30 minutes.
Idea for homemade gingerbread house
Sweet to look at and heavenly delicious – a gingerbread house brings back many childhood memories in us and is an absolute must at Christmas. Below we have a simple gingerbread house recipe with butter cookies for you!
Gingerbread house ingredients:
- Butterkekse
- Icing, ready out of the bag
- Chocolate wreaths, sugar sprinkles or other delicious decorations
- Messer
Make your own gingerbread house:
- First you have to cut the shortbread cookies into the right shape. This step requires a bit of tact and, since the cookies could break apart, a little patience.
- However, the cookies remain unchanged for the roof and foundation.
- Halve 1 shortbread cookie.
- And now it gets clever – take a shortbread cookie and place it upright. Carefully cut off the two top ends. Repeat the process with another cookie.
- To connect the pieces, spread icing around the edges of the cookie. Allow the frosting to dry while holding the cookies tightly together.
- And now comes the fun – decorating! Let your imagination run wild and decorate the gingerbread house according to your mood. Sprinkles, candies, gummy bears, etc – everything is allowed!
Sugar scrub recipe
We think we already had enough ideas for yousuch giftsgiven from the kitchen. Now how about some pampering and relaxation? Sugar scrubs will keep your skin hydrated during winter. Like herMake your own sugar scrubwe'll tell you right away.
Sugar scrub ingredients:
- 350 grams of sugar
- 40 ml almond or coconut oil
- 2 drops of red food coloring – cherry juice would work just as well.
- 10 drops of essential oils of your choice – peppermint is ideal for the winter.
Sugar scrub recipe:
- Divide the sugar into 2 different bowls.
- Add 20 ml of almond oil to each bowl and mix well.
- Add the food coloring to one bowl and stir. Add the essential oils and stir again.
- Layer the two types of sugar in a mason jar and your sugar scrub is ready to give as a gift!
Make your own body butter
Many people suffer from dry skin during the cold winter months. Delicately melting and seductively smelling body butter ensures soft and nourished skin. Do you have a friend who values organic or homemade cosmetics? Then give her incredible joy with our recipe for homemade body butter!
Ingredients:
- 50 grams of cocoa butter
- 50 Gramm Bio Shea Butter
- 100 grams of coconut oil
- 50 grams of olive oil
- 1 THE Pfefferminzöl
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
Make your own body butter:
- Melt the cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil and olive oil over a water bath over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in cocoa powder.
- Stir in peppermint oil and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Then mix with the hand mixer on a low level for 30 seconds and finally beat on the highest level for 1 minute.
Bath bombs to relax
For some of us, the holidays are extremely stressful. A hot bathwith homemade bath bombs, which not only smell heavenly, but also care for the skin - that makes it much easier to get through the Christmas season, doesn't it?
Ingredients for bath bombs:
- 370 grams of baking soda
- 170 grams of citric acid
- 80 grams of cornstarch
- 60 grams of shea butter, cocoa butter or coconut oil
- 10-15 drops of essential oils of your choice - lavender and peppermint have a relaxing effect
- Food coloring of your choice
- Decorations to decorate as you wish – beads, hearts, etc.
Make your own bath bombs:
- Mix the dry ingredients together well in a bowl.
- Melt shea butter or coconut oil over low heat in a water bath. Fold in liquid food coloring and essential oils.
- Slowly and carefully add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Use your hands to shape the bath bombs into the desired shape and decorate them with various decorations.
- Let dry for at least 2 days. Pack it up and give it away!
Christmas candle ideas
Homemade candles give every room an extraordinary and romantic atmosphere.
Ingredients:
- Matching glass – coffee mug or tea cup
- 300 grams of wax
- Did
- The metal plate
- dried flowers or essential oils
- Never
Make your own candles instructions:
- First, put the dried flowers in the glass and gently press them to the edge.
- Put the jar in a metal plate and place it in the glass.
- Melt the wax over low heat in a water bath. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils.
- Finally pour it into the glass and let it cool for at least 3-4 hours.
Make your own potpourri
Do you know the saying “It smells like Christmas!”? This is exactly the effect you will achieve with our homemade potpourri!
Ingredients for Christmas potpourri:
- Handful of dried cranberries
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3-4 star anise
- 1 EL Nelken
- 1 tbsp cardamom
- dried orange peels
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- essential oils of your choice
Make your own potpourri
- Fill a mason jar with the ingredients and decorate for Christmas.
- The recipient could either use the potpourri as a table decoration or put the contents in a pot with a little water and simmer over a very low heat - this way you will release the aromas and the whole apartment will smell heavenly of Christmas!
Homemade Christmas gifts like hand warmers
Despite all our suggestions, are you still looking for inspiration for small homemade Christmas gifts? These hand warmers are quick to make and are particularly useful for those cold winter days.
Materials required:
- a few pieces of flannel or scraps of cotton fabric
- red felt for the hearts
- Reis
- Needle and thread
- Scissors
- Pencil
Step by step instructions:
- Cut approximately 20x20 centimeter squares from the fabric scraps.
- Cut out hearts from the red film.
- Either sew the heart onto the square or glue it with superglue.
- Sew two squares together, leaving a small opening of about 1.5 centimeters.
- To prevent the rice from falling out, you should make sure that the stitches are very close together.
- Fill the hand warmer with rice through the opening and finally sew the opening closed.
