Every year, I find myself wanting to add a little something ‘extra’ to some of my Christmas gifts. I love making homemade gifts, and somehow I always end up choosing super easy chocolate ones.
And when I say easy, I really mean easy.
So today I decided to do something a little different with this round-up of some of my favourite bloggers’ easy peasy homemade chocolate gifts. I included one or two slightly more involved recipes, just because they were so beautiful, but most of these can be made in barely more than 15 minutes.
what I usually do is package my chocolate gifts in a simple cellophane gift bag and tie it up with a pretty ribbon and gift tag. Goes down well every time!
Enjoy!
1 First up is one from Yours Truly – beautifully simple chocolate rocks. Just stir nuts into chocolate, drop onto baking paper and leave to set.
Trust me, you could make these with your eyes closed!
2 Second are some very Christmas-y no bake peanut butter balls from the wonderful Meggan at Culinary Hill. I guess you could give them as they are or make them into snowmen like in this gorgeous picture:
3 Next are these simple chocolate ganache truffles from Nagi at Recipe Tin Eats. Now Nagi is one special gal. I guarantee this is a good recipe, because every one this girl posts is nothing short of top class. And look at this beauty of a photo!
4 Allie from Baking a Moment NEVER fails to impress me with her beautiful baking creations. Who wouldn’t want to receive these raspberry meringue sandwiches with whipped dark chocolate ganache filling as a gift?
5 This almond rum saltine toffee from the lovely Denise at Sweet Peas and Saffron takes only 15 minutes to make. Denise says it’s sometimes called ‘Christmas crack’ because it’s so addictive!
6 I found this healthier option from Sally at Sally’s Baking Addiction. Don’t worry, though, there’s still plenty of chocolate involved.
7 I really love this chocolate salami from my friend Janette at Culinary Ginger. Only 7 ingredients, but it REALLY looks like salami!
8 Now for one of my favourite chocolate Christmas gift ideas from one of my favourite bloggers. It’s Naughty and Nice cookies from the hilarious Lorraine at Not Quite Nigella. She’s a talented cook, storyteller and photographer and you can always rely on her to come up with something a bit different.
10 Another recipe for truffles – because who doesn’t like a nice truffle at Christmas? This time it’s healthy coconut-cranberry chocolate truffles from the beautiful Mira at CookingLSL.
11 I love this cranberry white chocolate biscotti from Marissa at Pinch and Swirl. I’ve wanted to try making some Christmas biscotti for ages – now here’s my (and your) chance!
12 Oh, OK then. One more from me. Just in case you missed it, I recently posted this super easy peanut butter cups recipe. Pile them into a jar, tie with a ribbon, and you’ve got a perfect little last-minute gift.
Or check out all of my easy dessert recipes. You may find something else suitable for a food gift there!
IF YOU MAKE ONE OF THESE RECIPES, LET ME KNOW HOW YOU GET ON BY LEAVING A COMMENT AND RATING BELOW… OR TAKE A PHOTO AND TAG @scrummylane ON INSTAGRAM!
marcie says
I would love all of these, Helen — homemade gifts are the best ever! Those chocolate truffles and Allie’s meringue sandwich cookies look especially amazing!
Helen says
Hi Marcie! Really happy you approve of all these … I love Allie’s meringue sandwiches, too. They’re just gorgeous! Hope you have a great Christmas and New Year!
Maggie says
This is such a delicious list! I never made chocolate as a gift, because I’m really suck at this! lol This list is a great starting point for me. I want to try out the almond rum saltine toffee first. Look so delicious!
Helen says
Hello Maggie! Thank you so much for the kind words … I’m really happy that you now feel inspired to try some of the recipes. The saltine toffee looks amazing, doesn’t it? 😉
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Hi Helen! Thank you so much for including me! I’m so chuffed to be picked by you! I hope you have a really wonderful Christmas and thank you for a year of absolutely delicious recipes 😀
Helen says
Hi Lorraine – well thank YOU for allowing me the honour of including your beautiful recipe. I love it! Merry Christmas to you and a very Happy New Year! 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
So – Helen – do you need my mailing address? 🙂
Each of these look wonderful – and I wish every one of the bloggers behind these recipes would get together and have a sampling of all of these as I’d be first in line!
Helen says
Hi Shashi! How are you? 🙂 Thank you so much for the big compliment. If only I could pack up a big box of these for you this Christmas!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Oh my, what a lineup! I want to try them all! Thank you so much for including me, sweet friend. xoxo
Helen says
You’re SO welcome, Marissa – I love your biscotti and really want to try it. Merry Christmas!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
These look delicious!! I love chocolate gifts too 🙂 It’s my favourite kind of gift to give and receive! Can’t wait to try some of these glorious treats!
Helen says
Thank you, Dini! Mr. Scrummy complains, but somehow I always want to make just one more chocolate thing. 🙂
Allie | Baking a Moment says
So many fabulous ideas here! Thank you for all the inspiration, and for including one of mine here as well!
Helen says
Thank you, Allie. They’re all wonderful, aren’t they? Yours was so beautiful, I just had to include it 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Can I have one of each for Christmas please? These all look amazing!
Helen says
Thanks so much, Dannii! Happy Christmas!
Eva says
Merci beaucoup pour ces magnifiques idées ! Je les aime toutes! xx
Helen says
Merci beaucoup, Eva … et Joyeux Noel! 🙂
mira says
I’ve been looking for homemade gift ideas, these look perfect! Thanks for including my truffles recipe! Pinned!
Helen says
Glad I helped you out today, Mira! Thank you for pinning 🙂
[email protected] says
This is a drool-worthy post and I want a bite of everything. Thank you so much for including my salami in such delicious company.
Helen says
You’re so welcome, Janette. I remember admiring your chocolate salami recipe last year, so it’s an honour to have it featured on my blog 🙂