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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    Frosted Maple Cookies

    Living in New England, I appreciate the unique qualities of our area. Many here enjoy maple flavor. I love this...


    Homemade Muffin Mix

    Whether your family prefers sweet or savory muffins, you can satisfy them with this versatile muffin mix. Included are directions...


    Frosted Cashew Cookies

    We savor these cookies at Christmas, but they're special year-round with coffee or tucked into a lunchbox. I won a...


    Pickled Peppers

    This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...


    Peppermint Snowballs

    These snowball cookies have a surprise peppermint filling in the center. —Judith Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin


    Peppermint Kisses

    These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.


    Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

    I'm a busy mother of two young children. I work in our school office and help my husband on our...


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

    Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever...

    Three-Chocolate Fudge

    I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...


    Raspberry Linzer Cookies

    These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble, but the delight on the faces of...


    Peppermint Candy

    Pairing peppermint and chocolate is a natural. Family and friends gobble up this sweet peppermint candy. —Kandy Clarke, Columbia Falls,...


    Pecan Delights

    A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought the candies and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over...


    Cranberry Sauce Cake

    This tender cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so...


    Carrot Fruitcake

    Even those who don't care for fruitcake love this special holiday dessert. It's a fun way to dress up that...


    Brown Sugar Icebox Cookies

    My daughters and I have been fairly successful competitors at county fairs and baking contests for years. This is one...


    Perfect Chocolate Fudge

    This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas


    Sacher Torte Cookies

    This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot...

    Stovetop Apple Butter

    The taste of homemade apple butter is worth the time it takes to make this delectable spread. My dad's family...


    Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies

    Back in the '30s, my grandmother found this recipe on a cereal box. For moist, flavorful oatmeal cookies, these can't...


    Aunt Ione’s Icebox Cookies

    Whenever we went to visit my Aunt Ione in south Georgia, her icebox cookies were our favorite treat. My mother...


    Dirt Cake

    Dirt Cake is fun to serve at family gatherings, or to give as a gift. I've also taken it to...


    Date-Nut Pinwheels

    Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. There are a few steps when prepping, so I sometimes...


    Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

    This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...

    Poppy Seed Mini Muffins

    These moist muffins may be small, but they're always a big hit on a brunch buffet, as a quick snack...


    Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

    This chewy caramel recipe is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these with my children, and now...


    Lemon Sugar Cookies

    These are my favorite sugar cookies. The lemon adds a unique flavor. They sure are good with coffee when company...


    Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies

    This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years. Try it and you'll see...


    Southern Tea Cakes

    There were nine children in our family and Mother had to stretch the budget, so she made these often for...


    Lemon-Thyme Bread

    Lemon and thyme go together like milk and cookies. Fresh thyme is best, but if you must use dried, reduce...