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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    Walnut Caramels

    My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...


    Gingerbread Yule Logs

    I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs are a fabulous addition to...


    Chocolate Caramel Kiss Cookies

    I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...


    Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies

    A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I've been using it for years. Italian cornmeal...


    Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars

    I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...


    Slow-Cooker Pear Butter

    This is a tasty spread for toast, muffins, biscuits or any of your favorite breads. It is easy to make...


    Lemon-Rosemary Marmalade

    I love the flavor combination of lemon and rosemary. This unique marmalade goes beautifully with roast chicken, herbed pork roast,...


    Jerk-Spiced Mango Pineapple Chutney

    I grew up eating mango, pineapple and spicy food, so enjoy the combination of these flavors. I try to make...

    Orange-Almond Choclava

    A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...


    Penuche Fudge

    This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how...


    Best Bacon Jam

    After sampling bacon jam at a restaurant, I just had to try making it at home. My family loved the...


    Little Amaretto Loaf Cakes

    Using smaller pans and topping the cakes with amaretto glaze makes these loaves so incredibly moist. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas


    Chocolate-Dipped Meringue Sandwich Cookies

    These light, airy morsels are twice as nice with two meringue cookies and velvety ganache in between. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown,...


    Kolacky Cookies

    A flaky cream-cheese dough makes these walnut-filled kolacky cookies a joy to bite into. Make these when you want to...


    Pomegranate Pepper Jelly

    Stirring pomegranate juice into my jalapeno jelly creates a beautiful red version for the holidays. Spread it on crackers, fish...


    Teriyaki Beef Jerky

    Jerky is a fun and portable snack. The meat has a savory flavor and just a bit of heat. —Taste...


    Coconut Caramels

    When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...

    Carrot Cake Cookies

    Carrot cake cookies combine the classic flavors of carrot cake in a hand-held spiced treat. Shredded carrots, crushed pineapple and...


    Norwegian Chocolate Chip Cookies

    My best friend, Amber, taught me how to make this classic Norwegian dessert. They are a great mash-up of a...


    Basil Liqueur

    I used to teach herb classes at our farm and the local technical college. After attending, a friend gave me...


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    Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

    There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big...


    Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

    I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...


    Doughnut Muffins

    After many tries and many different recipes that just weren't up to par, I finally decided to recreate my own...

    Champagne Jelly

    When I hosted a Christmas open house, each guest left with a batch of my blush-colored jelly. It was a...


    Sugar Plum Phyllo Kringle

    Thanks to store-bought phyllo dough, this pastry is easier to make than it looks. Serve it not only for breakfast,...


    Whiskey-Glazed Pecans

    I call these my Jack Daniels Pecans. The subtlety spiked buttery coating makes them an addictive little nosh during a...


    Almond-Filled Stollen

    I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...


    Lemon-Ginger Salt

    Sprinkle a little bit of this zingy lemon-ginger combo on hot buttered corn on the cob for a salty twist....


    Vanilla Sugar

    Vanilla sugar isn’t just for sprinkling. I stir it into angel food cake batter, cookie dough, rice pudding and fruit...