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 Chip-Cranberry Scones

    My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind. I've never been able to eat just one, so this recipe seemed perfect for us. —Nichole Jones, Idaho Falls, Idaho

    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...


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


    Homemade Christmas Jam

    A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...


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    Rum Balls

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...

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    Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts

    Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...


    Christmas Mice Cookies

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


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...



    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Easy Reindeer Cookies

    One year my son wanted to buy everyone in his class a present. I suggested we bake them a treat...


    Cherry Danish

    These ruby-studded pastries will be the first to disappear from your brunch table. I won an award when I first...

    Cathedral Cookies

    Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...


    Easy Lemon-Blueberry Jam

    After one taste of this delightfully sweet and simple jam, people will find it hard to believe that you didn't...


    Sacher Torte Cookies

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


    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...


    Southern Tea Cakes

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


    Pickled Peppers

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


    Wild Blueberry Muffins

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


    Chewy Caramel-Coated Popcorn

    When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and...


    Snickerdoodle Crisps

    This classic cookie from New England can be made two ways: soft or crunchy. My happy version with cinnamon, ginger...

    Cranberry Cookies with Browned Butter Glaze

    I won a baking contest with these chunky glazed cookies that are so easy, even novice bakers can pull them...


    Jolly Ginger Reindeer Cookies

    I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. They’re super...


    No-Bake Fudgy Coconut Cookies

    My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee...


    Sparkling Cider Pound Cake

    This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...


    Cherry Tomato & Basil Focaccia

    When I had 80 pounds of tomatoes, I got creative incorporating them into meals. Sometimes I slice this loaf into...


    Hazelnut Macarons

    You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...