10 Great White Elephant Gift Ideas Under $10

The best White Elephant gifts are things anybody can enjoy. They can be funny and silly or useful objects that people you know might be happy to have in their homes. Whatever you receive in a White Elephant exchange, one of the keys is making sure that you offer up something with well-rounded appeal. Since everybody eats (and most of us cook, too), kitchen gifts are pretty much always an excellent idea. 

There are many directions you can go with kitchen gear and food gifts. Useful novelties are awesome, like a mini waffle maker. If you’re with a group that loves eating, a hot sauce gift pack is something most will enjoy, as would be a ramen-themed soup cup with chopsticks. Or, if you want to go the (somewhat) practical route, just pick up a holiday-themed utensil set. With that in mind, we’ve found a ton of cool stuff that won’t break the bank. Keep reading for 10 great White Elephant gifts under $10.  

Best White Elephant Gifts Under $10

• Wondertreats Ramen Noodle Ceramic Soup Cup with Lid, $10
• Holiday Time 57-Ounce Gingerbread Man Glazed Earthenware Jar, $10
• MyMini Waffle Maker, $9 (was $10)
• Holiday Time Acacia Wood Gingerbread Man Board, $10
• Beautiful 2-Piece Stainless Steel Santoku Set, $10
• Hell’s Kitchen Hot Sauce 4-Pack, $10
• Thyme & Table 4-Piece Holiday Kitchen Utensil Set, $8
• Mainstays 40-Ounce Stainless Steel Tumbler, $10 (was $12)
• Paris Hilton That’s Hot Double Wall Glass Mug, $6
• Holiday Characters Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Mugs, Set of 4, $10

Wondertreats Ramen Noodle Ceramic Soup Cup

Know somebody who might appreciate a more thorough vibe when heating up a cup of noodles? This fun box comes with a 24-ounce ceramic soup cup, as well as an actual package of ramen, some hot sauce, and a pair of chopsticks. Happy holidays—you just bought someone lunch.

Holiday Time 57-Ounce Gingerbread Man Glazed Earthenware Jar

This festive treat jar featuring 100 percent earthenware comes with a lid (the gingerbread man’s head!) for easy access to holiday cookies, candy, or even dog treats. It might seem counterintuitive to give someone a holiday food gift that actually conceals food, but hopefully it will help their cookies stay fresh longer.

MyMini Waffle Maker

What’s better than giving someone the tools to make a few big, tasty waffles? Giving them the ability to make a giant plate of small waffles. This nonstick mini waffle maker makes 5-inch-wide waffles in just a couple minutes. But this is no mere joke gift—nearly 2,000 Walmart shoppers gave it a perfect rating.

Holiday Time Acacia Wood Gingerbread Man Board

Whether it serves as a charcuterie tray, a butter board, or just a fun cookie plate, this acacia gingerbread man board will bring the holiday cheer to snack time. For a wholly meta experience, try serving gingerbread cookies on it.

Beautiful 2-Piece Stainless Steel Santoku Set

This santoku knife set comes from Beautiful, aka Drew Barrymore’s home goods brand. These sharp, pink-handled knives feature some gold flair and come in at $5 each. They’ll be a fun upgrade to your giftee’s routine food prep, but also invite them to contemplate what Drew might be cooking for the holidays (and beyond).

Hell’s Kitchen Hot Sauce 4-Pack

Whether the person who ends up with this one is a die-hard Gordon Ramsay fan or just a lover of spicy foods, these Hell’s Kitchen-approved hot sauces will spice up their holiday table. One shopper said they were fantastic, with the chocolate chipotle sauce quickly becoming a beloved flavor that was impossible to find anywhere else. 

Thyme & Table 4-Piece Holiday Kitchen Utensil Set

Stirring some egg nog or whipping up some gingerbread cookies? It’s already a pretty cheerful experience, but even more so when you’re using a decorative green spatula and a colorful whisk. The Christmas tree tongs alone are worth the price of admission.

Mainstays 40-Ounce Stainless Steel Tumbler

Stanley tumblers are great but might be a bit pricey for a White Elephant gift with a price cap. This 40-ounce tumbler has a very similar look and features a green checkered exterior, double wall insulation, and even a straw. 

Paris Hilton That’s Hot Double Wall Glass Mug

This glass mug that displays one of Paris Hilton’s iconic lines: “That’s hot!” It leaves you with two choices. First, you can choose what to fill it with—a spiked coffee sounds especially good—and second, decide whether you think the mug is referring to the beverage within or the person holding it.

Holiday Characters Glazed Stoneware Ceramic Mugs

Coffee, egg nog, and mulled wine are good. They’re even better when you’re drinking them out of Santa’s cap or directly from the top of a happy snowman. This set of four stoneware mugs makes holiday sipping fun with cups designed like archetypal holiday figures.