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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    Dark Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

    A colleague brought this in one day for someone’s birthday. I grow zucchini in my garden so I had a...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Chunky Salsa

    This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...


    Rhubread

    We moved into a house with a yard of fresh rhubarb. To use some of those ruby stalks, we made...


    Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies

    These cookies are an amazing way to use extra eggnog. They've become a new family classic. — Teresa Morris, Laurel,...


    Cream Cheese Turtle Cups

    Sometimes the best thing about a cookie is the memories made. My daughter and I love to make and eat...


    Spiced German Cookies

    These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...

    Molasses Cookies with a Kick

    Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...


    Waffle Mix

    Thanks to apple pie spice and cinnamon, finicky eaters won't mind the heart-healthy use of whole wheat flour in these...


    Cranberry Walnut Biscotti

    A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri


    Spicy Chunky Salsa

    Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in...


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti

    Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...


    Pumpkin Scones with Berry Butter

    These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make...


    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Peppermint Lollipops

    These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...

    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


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    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    Holiday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere,...


    Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

    These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey


    Peppermint Twist Kisses

    As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...

    Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

    My family relishes this jelly served with meat or spread on crackers with cream cheese. It's in hot demand as...


    Easy White Chocolate Party Mix

    I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...


    Orange Pear Jam

    Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Dutch Apple Loaf

    Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes...


    Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

    My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...