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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    Rhubarb-Orange Marmalade

    Rhubarb and orange make a great combination in this versatile marmalade. It’s a perfect glaze for meat or poultry and...


    Mom’s A-to-Z Bread

    We love this recipe around my house because we can change it from one day to the next on a...


    Chocolate Rum Balls

    Roll these truffle-like rum balls in crushed Oreos to get just the right amount of crunch. They can be made...


    Cherry Almond Snowdrops

    As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so...


    Stained Glass Cherry Macaroons

    Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to...


    Honey-Pecan Squares

    When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...


    Creamy Chocolate Fudge

    Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until...


    Almond Bonbon Cookies

    These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side...

    Garlic & Onion Cashews

    You'll be set for either a quick snack or an easy hostess gift when you use this recipe. —Anndrea Bailey,...


    Lime Shortbread with Dried Cherries

    This fresh, sweet-tart cookie also works with dried cranberries and orange zest. I freeze the dough for up to a...


    Cornmeal Lime Cookies

    Here’s something a little different for your platter of Christmas sweets. Cornmeal gives these light cookies crunch, and the tart...


    Gingerbread Truffles

    I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends...


    Holiday Kipferl Cookie

    My family has been making the classic kipferl cookie on December 1 every year since I can remember. During the...


    Star Anise-Honey Cookies

    When I was growing up, my mother made many desserts and pastries with anise. Today, I continue the tradition with...


    Mulling Spices

    My mulling blend is a merry combination of sugar and spice and a nice touch of citrus peel. Use it...


    Parmesan-Sage Beer Bread

    I'm asked to bring this savory loaf to nearly every function I attend. It's a welcome side dish, but if...


    Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops

    Use this easy recipe for copycat Starbucks cake pops to create any flavor combo your heart desires.

    Cape Cod Bay Brown Bread

    This reminds me of the brown bread my grandmother made whenever we went out east to visit. The aroma evokes...


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    Puff Pastry Danish

    Flaky puff pastry Danish filled with tangy cream cheese and sweet jam creates a quick homemade breakfast or anytime treat.


    Winter Herb Tea Mix

    This caffeine-free option is a sweet-spicy blend of mint, sage, rosemary, thyme and honey that melts away winter blahs. —Sue...


    Cranberry Whole Wheat Bagels

    The bagel recipes I saw in a magazine inspired me to try creating my own. I've been making them like...


    Homemade Mango Marshmallows

    Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavored my recipe with mango nectar....


    Good-Night Santa Cappuccino Mix

    What's not to like about having a great cappuccino mix on-hand? I like to bag some up for gift-giving during...

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    Rum Balls

    With a punch of rum and a dip in confectioners' sugar, these nutty, chocolaty rum balls are a tasty treat...


    Blackberry Brandy Sauce

    Fresh ingredients make a rich-tasting blackberry brandy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, angel food cake ... the...


    Ginger Pear Bread

    A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger,...


    Coffee Cake Muffin Mix

    Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...


    Toffee Candy

    This crunchy toffee is covered with milk chocolate and topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans.—Janice Cranor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma


    Caramel Apple Cake Pops

    For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...