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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    Easter Egg Cookies

    My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and...


    Pear Bundt Cake

    Next time you make cake from a mix, try my easy and delicious recipe. The pears and syrup add sweet...


    Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

    My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....


    Coconut Christmas Mice

    Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no...


    Behr Track Cookie Bars

    The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...


    Red-Eye Barbecue Sauce

    I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...


    Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix

    A close friend once gave me a jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close...


    Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

    Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...

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    Chocolate Chip Bread

    Sweet, tender and perfectly moist, this chocolate chip bread is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. Slather it with...


    Grandma’s Raspberry Rugelach

    I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient...


    Toffee Turtle Squares

    Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...


    Homemade Butterfinger Bites

    Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...


    Oven-Dried Tomatoes

    We owned an organic greenhouse and business where we taught classes. I had 100 tomato varieties to work with, so...


    Mexican Cinnamon Cookies

    My extended family shares a meal every Sunday. The aunts and uncles take turns bringing everything from main dishes to...


    Rainbow S’moreo Cookies

    Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...


    Marcie’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    I’ve got a super moist muffin that’s a big hit at our house—tender inside and lightly crisp outside. I use...


    Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

    I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...

    Triple Citrus Scones

    I love the bright and buttery flavor of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...


    Orange Chocolate Chip Scones

    My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations....


    Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats

    I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch,...


    Brown Sugar Pound Cake

    This tender pound cake is the first one I mastered. You'll want to eat the browned butter icing by the...


    Sacher Torte Squares

    Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature...


    Olive & Onion Quick Bread

    I’ve been baking for over 50 years and I never get tired of trying new recipes for my family, friends...

    Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups

    Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake...


    Sour Cream Rolls with Walnut Filling

    Cozonac cu nuca is a Romanian yeast bread with a sweet walnut filling that's traditionally made during the holidays. This...


    Silver Bells

    My mom and grandma are known for their signature Christmas cookies. I decided to create my own, inspired by one...


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    Peach Bars

    These tasty, crumbly peach bars are somewhere between a pastry and a natural energy bar, and they're a treat you'll...


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    Heirloom Tomato Pie

    My green-thumbed neighbors like to share produce with me. I return the delicious favor by baking tomato pies for all....


    Caramel Bars

    A cross between a cookie and a candy bar, our decadent salted caramel bars with chocolate are a grown-up version...