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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    All-Star Muffin Mix

    I like to keep this basic muffin recipe mix in a handy place, like the pantry or cupboard, so I...


    Homemade Christmas Jam

    A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...


    Homemade Strawberry Vinegar

    Sweet and sour, this easy strawberry vinegar makes a great summer salad dressing. —Mary Hise, Cocoa, Florida


    Snowflake Cookie Ornaments

    Your cookie trays will twinkle with these festive snowflake cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Maple-Glazed Snack Mix

    I haven’t met a kid yet that doesn’t love this mix! My three children especially enjoy it for snacks during...


    French Bread

    Once you make this easy French bread recipe, you'll never go back to store-bought loaves. Here are our best tips...


    Kids’ Sushi

    I’ve taken these fun mock sushi rolls to picnics and parties and served them at home with an Asian dinner....


    Penguin Cutouts

    Your children can help decorate these cute Christmas cookies. It’s a memory-making way to get them involved in the kitchen....

    Gingerbread Crisp Cutouts

    My grandsons started cooking by helping their grandpa mix up waffle and pancake batter. They also liked to make these...


    Tomatillo Relish

    I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...


    Tijuana Tidbits

    Tortilla chips, chili powder and cayenne pepper lend to the Mexican flavor of this snack mix, while corn syrup and...


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    Cherry Jam

    Turn your crop of tart cherries into a homemade cherry jam recipe. Four ingredients and canning tools are all you...


    Raspberry-Onion Jalapeno Chutney

    Sweet raspberries and spicy jalapenos come together to create a chutney that tastes terrific on top of cream cheese or...


    Ultimate Fruity Granola

    Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that is fantastic no matter how you serve it—on its...


    Cherry Danish

    Sometimes a cup of coffee just demands a sweet treat to go with it, and a fresh-baked cherry Danish is...


    Blueberry Preserves

    Juicy blueberries swimming in a sweet jelly taste terrific spooned over vanilla ice cream. But we also enjoy it on...


    Spicy Pickled Green Beans

    A co-worker brought these pickled beans into work one day...I was hooked after one bite! And I was thrilled when...

    Pickled Green Tomato Relish

    When I'm left with green tomatoes at the end of summer, I reach for this recipe. Friends and family are...


    Bill’s Apple Butter

    Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...


    Sweet-Hot Asian Dipping Sauce

    This Asian-inspired sauce is a delicious egg roll dipping sauce, but it can also be used for veggies or to...


    Garlic Dill Pickles

    If you’re new to canning, learn how to preserve cucumbers with our garlic dill pickle recipe. Fresh dill, garlic and...


    Savory Mushroom Bread

    The hearty texture, rustic appearance and savory flavor make this yeast bread a winner with dinner guests time and time...


    Strawberry-Basil Vinegar

    The mild, fruity flavor of this strawberry vinaigrette complements any tossed salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix

    Give this versatile mix in a decorative jar with instructions for making dip or dressing. Then tuck it into a...


    Peppermint Stick Cookies

    With cool mint flavor and a festive look, these whimsical creations will make you feel like you're in the North...


    Decorative Easter Egg

    TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
    Easter “eggstra” special!...


    Cranberry Orange Truffles

    Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and...


    Makeover Marbled Orange Fudge

    Packed with orange flavoring, marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips, this makeover is like eating an orange Creamsicle ice cream...


    Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves

    When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by...