Edible Gifts Recipes

Whether you’re making edible gifts for Christmas or need a homemade way to say thank-you, your friends and neighbors will be thrilled with these unique treats.

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    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    You won’t get tricked into thinking these oatmeal raisin cookies are chocolate chip because this elevated recipe incorporates both (plus...

    Holiday Mocha Spritz

    When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few...


    Air-Fryer Scottish Shortbread

    Give air-fryer baking a try with this easy cookie recipe. It was my mother's recipe, and she passed it on...


    Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

    I love the combination of salty, sweet, and chocolate. These cookies hit all those beautiful notes and come together in...


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...

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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    Each one of these creamy, heartwarming treats is like a bite-sized pumpkin pie. —Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania


    Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

    My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...

    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...


    Easy Microwave Mint Fudge

    I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

    I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...


    Lemon & Rosemary Butter Cookies

    Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up...


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....

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    Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

    This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...


    Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

    This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...


    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Scones

    My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....