Edible Gifts Recipes

My mom used to pack these cookies into our school lunches. They're inexpensive and easy to prepare, so all seven...

Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her...

Cream cheese makes these tender treats melt in your mouth. —Lynne Stewart, Julian, Pennsylvania

There's a pinch of peppermint candy in every bite of these drop cookies. You can prep the dough in 10...

Meet the Cook: An older lady at church gave me this recipe. I always include these logs in holiday food...

You don't need a party to enjoy these Italian wedding cookies. The soft, lemon-scented, cakelike cookies with a sweet glaze...

I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...

I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps...

I was inspired to make these cookies last year when we stopped for a snack while Christmas shopping. I changed...

These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them...

The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....

I came up with these cookies as a treat for my kids’ class parties. Not only do they look cute,...

This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch,...

This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...

My grandmother, who was a great cook, brought this recipe with her from England. I use it as a spread...

These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...

Off-the-charts cuteness makes it nearly impossible for guests to resist these fluffy, coconutty treats. Luckily, they’re really easy to make—no...

You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs...

My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent sweet potato cheesecake brownie bars. This simple recipe results in an irresistible treat...

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...

I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...

A close friend once gave me a jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close...

Cookie butter and ground ginger add a new layer of flavor. The recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies, and they...

These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...

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

I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...

Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...

Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...