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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    Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

    Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
    I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...


    Homemade Peanut Butter

    Learning how to make homemade peanut butter has never been easier! It's way faster than a trip to the store.


    Mayan Chocolate Biscotti

    Those who enjoy Mexican hot chocolate will love every bite of subtle sweetness and heat in these perked-up biscotti. —Chris...


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Rich Pistachio Brittle

    Here's a fun twist on traditional brittle. Pistachios not only add wonderful taste to the rich, buttery candy, but delicious...


    Spiced German Cookies

    These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...


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    White Fruitcake

    Our white fruitcake recipe modernizes the infamous Christmas fruitcake. Light, cakey and not weighed down by alcohol or molasses, we...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

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

    Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

    "This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...


    Pecan Kringle Sticks

    My family loves that the kringle is flaky and not too sweet—it just melts in your mouth. This makes a...


    Jumbo Zucchini Chip Muffins

    There’s a hint of cinnamon in these moist, delicious muffins. For a variation, omit the chips and nuts, and add...


    Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before...


    Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins

    My grandmother passed this oatmeal muffin recipe down to me, and I'm eager to share it with my children. These...


    Chocolate, Peanut & Pretzel Toffee Crisps

    My "crispers" are the ultimate combination of salty and sweet. They never last long because—trust me—they're addictive! Make the recipe...


    Turtle Snack Mix

    A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...


    Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa

    Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...


    Easy Mint Thins

    My friends often try to guess the ingredients, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They...

    Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

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


    Root Beer Cookies

    When it's too difficult to take along root beer floats on a picnic, take these cookies instead! I've found the...


    Lemon-Blueberry Oat Muffins

    These yummy oatmeal muffins showcase juicy blue berries and zesty lemon flavor. "They're a perfect mid-morning snack," says Jamie Brown...


    Pistachio Buttons

    This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive...


    Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle

    I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...


    Vanilla Crescent Cookies

    This recipe originated in Croatia and has been in my husband's family for generations. I was thrilled when my mother-in-law...

    Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars

    Store-bought candy can’t compare to irresistible, chewy nougat topped with a thick layer of caramel and covered in chocolate. For...


    Waffle Mix

    Thanks to apple pie spice and cinnamon, finicky eaters won't mind the heart-healthy use of whole wheat flour in these...


    Apple Kolaches

    A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...


    Pear Marmalade

    "I disliked pear preserves until I got this recipe from my husband's Aunt Helen. The marmalade is always a favorite...


    Apple Brandy

    I spend a lot of time developing recipes for the many fruits and vegetables we grow on our farm. In...


    Halloween Pretzel Treats

    Sweet and salty snack sticks: What's not to love? An added bonus—these treats can easily be customized for any holiday....