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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    Apricot Coconut Balls

    I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice...


    Toffee Bars

    These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie...


    Minted Chocolate Torte

    Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida


    Bishop’s Bread

    This bread is packed with cherries, chocolate and nuts. I give away many loaves at Christmas. —Yvonne Wheeler, Minneapolis, Minnesota


    Lemon Cranberry Muffins

    These mouthwatering muffins can be baked in less than half and hour. So I often rely on this recipe when...


    Maple Butter Twists

    My stepmother gave me the recipe for a delicious yeast coffee cake shaped into pretty rings. When I make it...


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    Raspberry Coffee Cake

    Make this raspberry coffee cake with tangy raspberry filling and crunchy topping, and it will quickly become a favorite with...


    Double-Decker Fudge

    Everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate, so this layered fudge is always a hit with family and friends. I found...

    Maple Pralines

    This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my...


    Old-Fashioned Molasses Candy

    This hard candy was always the first thing to sell out at fundraisers we held back when I was in...


    Tender Pecan Logs

    Folks always ask me to make these tender nutty logs. Not overly sweet, they're just right with a steaming cup...


    Gumdrop Cookies

    These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for...


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    Candied Pecans

    These candied pecans combine toasty nuts with butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla for a salty-sweet snack that you can eat...


    Candy Snack Mix

    Chock-full of raisins, peanuts and M& M's, this crunchy salty-sweet mix stays fresh for weeks. I keep it on hand...


    Cajun Spice Mix

    You can give fish, beef, pork or poultry a zesty boast with this spicy seasoning. I like to sprinkle the...


    Cranberry Chutney

    You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork...


    English Toffee

    Each Christmas I make several pounds of candy and cookies for friends, neighbors and business associates. This tasty toffee is...

    Cherry Nut Bread

    Chopped pecans and maraschino cherries perk up this pound cake-like bread. The pretty slices are rich and moist with a...


    Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

    I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if...


    Southern Spiced Pecans

    Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...


    Hazelnut Chip Scones

    "When I made a friend's scone recipe, I didn't have enough milk, so I substituted hazelnut-flavored nondairy creamer and added...


    Chocolate Coconut Neapolitans

    These yummy striped cookies with a chocolaty twist are easy and fun to make, but they do need some time...


    Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

    Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well...

    I Want S’more Muffins

    The s'more flavors in these fun muffins with marshmallow creme in the middle are sure to bring back fond childhood...


    Flavorful Pizza Sauce

    I could never find the right pizza sauce recipe to please me, so I experimented with my own version until...


    Easy Truffles

    Our smooth, creamy bonbons are so divine you may be tempted to save this recipe for a special occasion. But...


    Caramel Corn with Nuts

    This homemade caramel corn far surpasses the store-bought variety. Adding nuts makes it extra special. I like to double the...


    Golden Lemon Bread

    This wonderful bread, made from my grandmother’s recipe, won Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair. It’s so...


    Bourbon Pecan Pralines

    Like authentic pecan pralines found in New Orleans, these treats are sweet, crunchy and rich! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen