Our Food Editors Just Shared Their 18 Best Stocking Stuffers (I’m Buying Four of Each)

One of my favorite Christmas traditions is both filling and opening stuffed-to-bursting stockings. My family always opened our (matching, of course) stockings on Christmas Eve, offering a little taste of what’s to come on Christmas morning. What I enjoy most about stocking stuffers is that they’re sort of an anything goes type of present; they can be funny, whimsical, or practical, and of course, edible gifts are always a part of the mix. Every year, my stocking included a small box of chocolate-covered cherries from a local candy maker.

If there’s still a bit of empty room in any of your family’s stockings this year, you’re in the right place. We have plenty of ideas below for how to fill them up. From cutesy napkins to delectable candies, handy kitchen tools to mini jars of something sweet or spicy, our food editors have picked so many great stocking stuffers, it’s going to be hard to choose!

1. Tillamook Glass Butter Ornament

I love this ornament from Tillamook because it turns my favorite kitchen staple into a charming holiday decoration and delightful gift for all my butter‒loving friends and family. It's the kind of thing that makes people smile when they spot it on the tree. —Haley Scarpino, Associate Editor

2. Dots Pretzels

I'm not sure I've met a single person who has tried Dot's Pretzels and hasn't loved them—which is exactly why they're the ideal stocking stuffer. You have the option to go big with the standard 16-oz. bag or keep it truly stocking-size with the smaller 1-oz. bags that come in a box of 10. I'm partial to the original flavor, so that's what I'll be buying, but there are plenty of flavors to choose from. —Victoria Seaver, Associate General Manager

3. Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

I am in love with all things Fever-Tree, and their little mini cans and bottles are cute and practical. You can’t go wrong with their ginger beer (even the light version is very good), but they also have fun flavors like blood orange ginger beer and sparkling grapefruit. —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

4. Lakrids by Bülow

I'm in love with everything about Lakrids by Bülow. Yes, it's black licorice, but it's good black licorice. I'm a fan of the Double Chocolate (black licorice enrobed in chocolate and dusted with cocoa), but my dad prefers his licorice with some heat. It's also packaged in a nice, reusable glass container. —Lara Eucalano, Senior Editor

5. Gingiber Tea Towels

I can never have too many towels in the kitchen, and Gingiber's designs are SO charming and whimsical! All these towels need is to be rolled up and tied with a pretty ribbon to be totally gift-worthy in a stocking. Their monthly tea towel club would make a lovely gift as well (Santa, if you're listening??). —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

6. Opinel Folding Knife

This little knife is great anywhere you’re eating outside. It’s handy at picnics for cutting fruit or cheese, helpful at the farmers market when you want to sample something on the spot, and useful poolside for quick snack prep. It’s the kind of tool that just makes life easier when you’re away from your kitchen. —Haley

7. Diamond Crystal Flavored Kosher Salt

I'm a longtime Diamond Crystal loyalist, so when the flavored salts came out, I couldn't wait to try them. What I love most is that the flavors are loud—you taste the black lime or lemon first, not just salt. Sweet Heat, for example, has a real fiery kick. I love that I can use a little to finish dishes like steak, grilled chicken, roasted veggies, desserts like brownies and cookies, and as an interesting cocktail rimmer. A little goes a long way in delivering a big flavor payoff. —Kris Osborne, Contributor

8. Zeroll Ice Cream Scoop

If you have an ice cream lover in your life, it's not the best treat to stick in a stocking (as it, ya know, melts), but I highly recommend this ice cream scoop by Zeroll. It's simply the best there is—the liquid encased in the handle heats up from the natural heat of your hand, helping you get the perfect scoop. Just don't put it in the dishwasher! —Laurel

9. Kuhn Rikon Swiss Peeler

I know this is a very utilitarian pick, but this peeler is THE BEST! I’ve given it to family members as a stocking stuffer before (just keep the safety on the blade while stuffing that stocking, friends!), and they're all still going strong. This peeler makes peeling even the most annoying vegetables (looking at you, butternut squash) a breeze, and it comes in so many fun colors for each of your recipients. —Afton

10. Graza Olive Oil

No idea how my mom missed the whole Graza craze of 2024, but when she was over for dinner recently, she marveled at my squeezy bottle of olive oil. For Christmas this year, she'll be legitimately thrilled to unwrap a set of Sizzle and Drizzle. —Lara

11. Mini Fabbri Amarena Cherries

I'm sticking these in my husband's stocking this year (shhhh!) because they're so cute and little. He’s a real sucker for amarena cherries and has been known to order an Old Fashioned with "as many cherries as you'll give me." —Laurel

12. Twinkle Twinkle Savor the Moment Series

I'm a huge believer in adding whimsy to our daily lives, and what is more whimsical than a food-themed blind box? Labubu blind boxes are all the craze right now and have popularized blind boxes to the general, non-collector public in the past couple of years. Don't sleep on the Twinkle Twinkle Savor the Moment series! Twinkle Twinkle is another Popmart IP, and in this series, all the characters are dressed up as food—so cute! I'm trying to score Cookie House, Coffee Milk Bath, or the secret, Matcha Snow Cream. —Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

13. The Six Bells Dainty Floral Napkins

I adore the cloth napkins from The Six Bells; they take something as utilitarian as a napkin and turn it into a small everyday luxury. Cloth napkins can be gentler on the environment. They also feel nicer—a little cozier, a little more intentional—which can make even a thrown-together dinner feel like something worth sitting down for. —Haley 

14. Fly By Jing Mini Sampler Set

I snagged this fun little set to split up and stick in a few family members' stockings. The different flavors mean you can customize based on everyone's tastes. —Laurel

15. Gracula Garlic Crusher

This lil guy is the perfect combination of practical and whimsical. These were well-received in stockings last year, and I can't help but grin anytime I bust out this garlic crusher. Plus, no garlic fingers! —Sarah Crowder, Senior Art Director

16. Mini Hot Sauce Gift Set by Tabañero

I'm a hot sauce lover, and I always keep hot sauce packets in my purse. Too many places that should carry hot sauce don't (breakfast sandwich shops, I'm talking to you!). I would LOVE one of these little cuties to carry around with me. —Mariana Gonzalez, Content Marketing & Operations Manager

17. Spindler Confections Salted Maple Caramels

I used to live down the street from Spindler Confections, a tiny wonderland of a candy shop (and museum!) in Cambridge, MA. Jeremy Spindler hand-makes a gorgeous variety of caramels, chocolates, and more, and my family has become accustomed to getting these caramels in particular in their stockings every year. I'm grateful that they ship their wonderful goods, since I now live out of state! —Afton

18. Stainless Steel Hand Bar

My husband stuck one of these in my stocking a few years ago, and I use it nearly every day. It's great at getting pesky raw garlic, onion, and fishy smells off of your fingers. —Laurel