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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    Three-Berry Jam

    I sold jars of this sweet berry jam at craft fairs. It's a wonderful way to preserve summer gems. —Bernadette...


    Maple Pecan Cookies

    When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...


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    Eggnog Bread

    This eggnog bread recipe uses eggnog right in the batter. In just a few simple steps, you can produce three...


    Popcorn Nut Treat

    You need five ingredients to make this special snack mix featuring popcorn, cereal and nuts. The pairing of salty nuts...


    Chocolate-Dipped Cookies

    This tender, flavorful cookie from our Test Kitchen is made even better by being dipped in chocolate. The contrasting drizzle...


    Cranberry Orange Bread

    Bake up a batch of this sweet, tart cranberry orange bread that combines the flavor of cranberries and orange peel....


    Aloha Brittle

    A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe...

    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


    Nut Fudge

    Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Crunchy, chewy, and covered in chocolate—this billionaire’s chocolate candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

    During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


    Peppermint Biscotti

    Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the...


    Chewy Almond Nougat

    We've been making this nougat recipe for years. It continues to be a tradition for when the kids and grandkids...


    Fudgy Mint Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served...


    Grandma’s Star Cookies

    My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


    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...


    Basil Jelly

    We grow lots of basil for our local farmers market, and this is a unique way to use it. The...


    Oatmeal Chip Cookie Mix

    I like to give a jar of this oatmeal cookie mix, along with a cookie sheet, for a bridal shower...


    Double-Chocolate Espresso Cookies

    Anyone who is a chocolate and espresso fan is sure to love these. Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate in...


    Spiced Chai Mix

    One Christmas, my sister-in-law mixed up this drink for our family gathering. I asked for the recipe and have been...


    Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread

    This sweet, dark bread from Jeanne Perdue of Houston, Texas has a nice level of spice that makes it perfect...

    Easy Spiced Pecans

    The combination of spices on these nuts seems to warm everyone on cold winter days. I made this recipe several...


    Snowmen Cookies

    These cute snowmen cookies make fun treats for children's parties. Kids are always willing to chip in and help decorate...


    Date-Filled Sandwich Cookies

    Of all the cookies I've baked over the years, these have remained one of my all-time favorite. The dough is...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


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    Buttery Spritz Cookies

    Spritz cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays, or for any time during the year when you want a soft...


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    Buckeyes

    Buckeyes are an Ohio-born treat that need just five ingredients. The hardest part of this recipe will be saving any buckeyes...