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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    Candy Cane Coffee Cake

    Dotted with dried apricots and maraschino cherries, this tender coffee cake has a festive flavor and look. I love to...


    Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

    My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...


    Maple Pecan Cookies

    When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


    Nut Fudge

    Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...


    Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

    During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


    Fudgy Mint Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served...


    Oatmeal Chip Cookie Mix

    I like to give a jar of this oatmeal cookie mix, along with a cookie sheet, for a bridal shower...

    Double-Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    Anyone who is a chocolate and espresso fan is sure to love these. Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate in...


    Spiced Chai Mix

    One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been...


    Easy Spiced Pecans

    The combination of spices on these nuts seems to warm everyone on cold winter days. I made this recipe several...


    Date-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    Of all the cookies I've baked over the years, these have remained one of my all-time favorite. The dough is...


    Homemade Gumdrops

    Your friends and family will remember these chewy, fruity candies long after they've licked the last bit of sugar off...


    Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

    My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...



    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

    These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

    Christmas Cookie Ornaments

    You can make these goodies for the Christmas tree ahead of time! Simply whip up the cookies and store them...


    Creamy Soft Caramels

    Rich, creamy, smooth, soft...those are just a few reasons to love these old-fashioned caramels. Purchased caramels just can't compare.—Sharon Struthers,...


    Peppermint Twist Kisses

    As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one...


    Banana Nut Fruitcake

    Combining two popular baked goods - banana bread and fruitcake - yielded this treat. Even people who don't care for...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Mom’s Lemon Sugar Cookies

    These tender, soft sugar cookies have just a hint of lemon. If you like more lemon flavor, go ahead and...

    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...


    Hawaiian Dream Cookies

    These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-colored sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...


    Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies

    These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. — Teresa Morris, Laurel,...


    Candy Cane Fudge

    Everyone enjoys fudge, especially around the holidays, so I created this easy recipe. Store it in the refrigerator for a...


    Melt-In-Your-Mouth Lemon Cutouts

    Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.—Patricia...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

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