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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    Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts

    Here’s a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the...


    Squash Relish

    Turn extra summer squash into this tangy squash relish. It's a perfect topping for burgers and hot dogs, and you...


    Jalapeno Bread & Butter Pickles

    Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...


    Peanut Pretzel Toffee Bark

    My toffee has been a traditional must-make treat for my family and friends for over 40 years. My Dad taught...


    Coconut Rum Balls

    My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread...


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    Grinch Cookies

    Grinch cookies add unexpected fun and holiday cheer to your dessert table.


    Silver Bells

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


    Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares

    My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it...

    Crisp Lemon Shortbread

    Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...


    Spicy Applesauce Fruit Bread

    I've had this fruity loaf in my recipe collection since 1975. I tweak it with spices and candied fruit, depending...


    Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread

    One Christmas, the babysitter brought gifts for my daughter and a basket of goodies, including pecan bread. When I make...


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    Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs

    Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for...


    Grain-Free Apple Pie Granola

    Because of food allergies, I’ve learned to swap ingredients. There are no grains in this granola but loads of nuts...


    Nut Butter Cups

    My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them....


    Aunt Myrtle’s Coconut Oat Cookies

    These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them...


    Kourabiedes

    When a cookie recipe calls for a pound of butter and confectioners’ sugar, you know it’s going to be a...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...

    Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples

    My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few...


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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...


    Heirloom Tomato Pie

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


    Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

    What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...


    Caramel Bars

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


    Rustic Cranberry & Orange Bread

    Studded with cranberries, slices of pretty bread make the perfect holiday brunch treat. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

    We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...


    Microwave Fudge

    Calling all chocoholics! We'll show you how to make microwave fudge in just five easy steps.


    Walnut Caramels

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


    Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

    This dazzling cookie showcases one of my family's favorite flavors: peppermint. It's always one of the first to disappear from...


    Nanny’s Fruitcake Cookies

    My grandmother always made a holiday fruitcake. I turned her recipe into cookies that are perfect anytime, especially with a...


    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...