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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    Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

    These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed...


    Buttercrunch Toffee

    Fill up a tray or tin with this traditional candy topped with chocolate and nuts. It really says “Christmas” in...


    Spearmint Thins

    No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring...


    Cheese Dog Treats

    Show your furry friend some love with these homemade cheese dog treats. The wholesome, human-friendly snack made with four simple...


    Pecan Cheese Logs

    Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them...


    Five-Spice Pecans

    Talk about a sugar-and-spice treat! Just try to stop eating these toasty, roasty snack nuts. “They’re also great sprinkled on...


    Kickin’ Snack Mix

    The blend of cereal with cheddar crackers and mixed nuts puts a new twist on a classic party mix, and...


    Sweet & Spicy Nuts

    Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will...

    Peanut Butter Turtle Candies

    Every year at the holidays, these candy turtles are a huge hit with family, friends and coworkers. I get lots...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Popcorn Balls

    Kids will have a ball with this Halloween favorite from trick-or-treats past. The cute candy faces add whimsy to the...


    Poppy Seed Thumbprints

    My oldest son is a huge fan of these thumbprints, so I make sure they're on my baking list every...


    Rum Balls

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...


    Crisp Lemon Cookies

    These light, citrus cookies are a nice change of pace from typical Christmas cookies. Melted vanilla chips drizzled over the...


    Eggnog Fudge

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


    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,...


    Pinwheel Mints

    Both my grandmother and my mom used to make these eye-catching confections as a replacement for ordinary mints. When I...


    Speedy Apple Butter

    After I read an article in Country EXTRA about a church group in Tennessee that made apple butter, I thought...

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    Mini Cheesecake

    This mini cheesecake recipe makes nine individual servings of creamy cheesecake, each with a crunchy graham cracker crust and a...


    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...


    Chocolate Chip Cherry Bread

    “Chips, cherries, bananas, pecans…Mom's quick bread is packed full of goodies," notes Terri. "We baked a triple batch for my...


    Chocolate Chip Biscotti

    With a hint of apricots, these chocolate chip biscotti taste great alongside a cup of coffee or tea.Friends and family...


    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...


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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...


    Cranberry Fudge

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


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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...


    Strawberry Freezer Jam

    Strawberry season is in early June here in Indiana. A dear friend gave this recipe to me when we lived...