Edible Gifts Recipes

I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. —Marian...

The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...

Make these wonderful cookies for the holidays as gifts for friends. Include a recipe copy to be extra popular.—American Dairy...

The holidays wouldn't be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American...

One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...

Meet the Cook: Because I didn't care for fruitcake, I had to have the recipe for this after I found...

Brown sugar and nuts get folded into these sweet and soft pecan pie muffins. They’re ideal for breakfast, and they're...

This pepperminty sauce is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give. I package it in a decorative jar, then...

Friends and family hint, year after year, that they're looking forward to this well-seasoned snack mix. The sesame snack sticks...

Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...

This sweet and spicy jalapeno jelly makes for the perfect dip, condiment or appetizer!

Before I was married, my future father-in-law would fix these creamy caramels at Christmas and send me some. The recipe...

Create unique flavors and colors with homemade hard candy. This recipe makes it simple to make your own candy for...

Looking for a butter mints recipe that’s simple and sweet?

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...

When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...

Making and decorating these tender sugar cookies left a lasting impression on our four children. Adults now, they've all asked...

Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...

Some like it hot—but others prefer a mustard that's mildly sweet. This easy-to-make food gift can be fixed either way....

Tender, plush and generously fall-spiced, our pumpkin cream cheese bread is an elevated fall bake thanks to its cheesecake-like filling,...

I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...

Jane Finney's seed-studded cake has a pleasant crunch. "It's wonderful garnished with fresh fruit," suggests this East Grand Forks, Minnesota...

Conna Duff from Lexington, Virginia shares her variation on spritz cookies. "Lime Jell-O tints the dough and gives these wreaths...

"This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My...

This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

These cranberry cookies may be best served as a winter holiday treat, but after you've tried them, you'll be baking...

Cocoa, marshmallows and ready-made frosting transform the basic dough into these delightful treats. Sometimes, I’ll top each with a pecan...

Canned frosting, peppermint extract and chocolate candy coating quickly turn crackers into these wonderful little no-bake cookies. My children and...