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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    Hidden Mint Morsels

    Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The...


    Candy Apple Jelly

    With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this apple jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy...


    Mixed Nut Brittle

    Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like...


    Holiday Divinity

    I've been whipping up this Christmasy treat— with its jolly red and green candied cherries and scrumptious chopped nuts— since...


    Homemade Almond Roca

    My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...


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    Peanut Clusters

    These chewy peanut clusters, filled with sweet and salty flavors and covered in melted chocolate, couldn't be much easier to...


    Napoleon Cremes

    For the annual Christmas open house we host, I set out a buffet with lots of food and candies like...


    Fruited Swedish Tea Ring

    I entered this festive tea ring in our agricultural fair, and it won top honors. Every year, I make around...

    German Beer Cheese Spread

    We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...


    Christmas Sandwich Cremes

    These melt-in-your-mouth sandwich cookies have a scrumptious filling. I helped my sister make these in high school when she needed...


    Crunchy Peanut Bark

    Cereal and peanuts add the crunch to these sweet and peanut-buttery treats you can whip up in no time. One...


    Molasses Cookie Mix

    These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For holiday gift giving, I...


    Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Mix

    When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with...


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

    If you love to nibble the cookie dough while you’re baking, this cookie dough cheesecake is for you. It’s studded...


    Lemon Ice Tea Mix

    A friend who has a large family and does a lot of entertaining created this mix. It's inexpensive and makes...


    Pancake and Waffle Mix

    This terrific blend pairs the ease of a boxed waffle and pancake mix with the homemade goodness of a from-scratch...


    Peppered Squash Relish

    I cook for a local middle school and have been making this relish more than 25 years. Whenever I take...

    Blueberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    We live in blueberry country and this pie is a perfect way to showcase the luscious berries. A neighbor made...


    Cranberry Fudge

    This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...


    Caramel Cereal Snack Mix

    I like to share this sweet snack with neighbors, friends and co-workers. My husband gets upset if I don't leave...


    Pancake Mix in a Jar

    At Christmas, I like to present friends and family with this mix and pure maple syrup. The pancakes are fluffy...


    Key Lime Pie

    We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find...


    Pineapple-Raisin Nut Bread

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

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    Peanut Butter Logs

    These peanut butter logs have definitely stood the test of time. My husband has been enjoying them since he was...


    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...


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    Pecan Goody Cups

    These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in...


    Onion French Bread Loaves

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


    Eggnog Fudge

    I experimented with many recipes featuring eggnog before coming up with the winning combination that is eggnog fudge. —Richell Welch,...