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 Pistachio Biscotti

    Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...


    Peanut Butter Clusters

    Four ingredients and 20 minutes…could a fabulous last-minute gift idea be any easier? This chocolate-coated crunch also freezes well, so...


    Christmas Mice Cookies

    These whimsical little cuties taste like truffles. Every Christmas, we make sure to have enough for friends and neighbors. —Deborah...


    Easy Cinnamon Rolls

    Cute as a button and melt-in-your-mouth fabulous when warm, these carefree rolls are the perfect sweet treat to help Mom...


    Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter

    These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...


    Best Butter Cookies

    With this convenient recipe, you get four different kinds of cookies from just one batch of dough. The cutouts, peppermint...


    Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies

    These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles...


    Mini Zucchini Bread

    This old family recipe came from my grandmother. I've made this bread many times and have given it as gifts...

    Easy Mint Chocolate Truffles

    I make a lot of candy around the holidays. This is one of my favorites because the mixture isn't sticky...


    White Pecan Fudge

    Each Christmas, I package batches of this rich fudge to send to family and friends. It's just delicious! —Marie Draper,...


    Candy Cane Snowballs

    I bake dozens of kinds of Christmas cookies to give to family and friends. I came up with this recipe...


    Christmas Banana Bread

    This bread is a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. Cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips give fast festive...


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

    "The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...


    Orange Pear Jam

    Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with...


    Brandied Cherry Balls

    These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...


    Cappuccino Mix

    One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...


    Coconut Fruitcake

    A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the...

    Poppy Seed Muffins

    Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for...


    Chunky Salsa

    This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...


    Greek Olive Bread

    The dough for this delicious bread is great to work with, making it easy to knead in the olives and...


    Rhubread

    We moved into a house with a yard of fresh rhubarb. To use some of those ruby stalks, we made...


    Tart Cranberry Quick Bread

    My mother always made this cranberry bread. I usually stock up on cranberries when they're in season and freeze them...


    Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...

    Shari’s Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps

    My family loves spicy foods. I created this recipe so we could even enjoy some spicy heat in a cookie....


    Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

    Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavor and appearance. —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin


    Peppermint Patties

    My family loves these refreshing candies. At Christmastime, I like to add a few drops of green food coloring to...


    Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge

    No other fudge I've tasted comes close to the smooth, chocolate taste of this million-dollar fudge recipe, which my mother-in-law...


    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Peppermint Stars

    I make these buttery mint cookies each Christmas because they're my daughter's favorite. Use whatever cookie cutter design you prefer....