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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    Candy-Licious Fudge

    A no-fuss fudge prepared in the microwave that tastes like a candy bar? It sounds too good to be true,...


    Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

    I gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able...


    Cinnamon Praline Nuts

    Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...


    Macadamia Sunshine Bars

    Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...


    Nut Fruit Bark

    Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...


    French Vanilla Cappuccino Mix

    I've had this coffee mix for many years and actually found it in a cookbook from a craft show. My...


    Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds

    I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...


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    Bourbon Balls

    Looking for a tasty no-bake dessert? This recipe for bourbon balls brings together the flavors of bourbon, pecans and dark...

    Chocolate Rum-Soaked Cherries

    I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn’t? But there’s something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my...


    Turtle Snack Mix

    A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...


    Makeover Seven-Grain Cereal Bread

    No longer is baking bread an all-day affair. Quick-rise yeast helps these tender, mildly sweet loaves come together in half...


    DIY Hot Cocoa Mix

    Because we live in Idaho and have long, cold winters, hot chocolate is a staple for our family. With this...


    Chocolate-Mint Popcorn

    I wrote a book called “20 New Ways to Enjoy Popcorn.” When I poll friends, they favor this recipe, a...


    Sage-Apple Cider Bread

    Who knew sage and apple cider would create such a fantastic bread? This versatile loaf that has just a hint...


    Onion French Bread Loaves

    Since I love variety in my cooking, I tried adding dried minced onion to my usual recipe in attempts to...


    Speedy Apple Butter

    After I read an article in Country EXTRA about a church group in Tennessee that made apple butter, I thought...


    Lemon Cream Bonbons

    I used to save these special treats just for Christmastime. But they're so easy and in such demand with my...

    Cinnamon Almond Brittle

    It simply wouldn't be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how...


    Mocha Coffee Mix

    Whether I use regular or decaf crystals, everyone I know gives this creamy coffee-and-chocolate blend rave reviews. It's easy to...


    Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

    This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....


    Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

    These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...


    Cranberry Rugelach

    These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch...


    Pineapple Fudge

    Pineapple may seem like a strange ingredient for your Christmas fudge, but this light-colored version is a really yummy, refreshing...

    Coconut Chocolate-Covered Cherries

    A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this...


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    Pistachio Cranberry Bark

    I picked up this bark recipe at a Christmas sweets swap hosted by a woman in my Bible study group....


    Swedish Spritz

    A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with...


    Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips

    This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks...


    White Chocolate Cereal Clusters

    Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...


    Praline Pecans

    With pecans so plentiful in Texas, these sweet crunchy nuts have become an expected tradition. Everyone in my family asks...