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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    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...


    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...


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    Lemon Muffins

    We make our lemon muffins with a streusel crumb topping and a bright lemon glaze. They're simple enough to be...


    Lemon Pecan Pound Cake

    A pretty glaze gives this tender lemon pecan pound cake an extra boost of citrus. For variety, I sometimes substitute...


    Swedish Spritz

    A touch of almond extract gives these spritz wonderful flavor. For Christmas, you could tint half of the dough with...


    Quick Double Chocolate Biscotti

    Refrigerated cookie dough gives you a head start on making biscotti from scratch. For true chocolate lovers, substitute chocolate chips...

    Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips

    This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks...


    Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

    My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...


    Three-Berry Jam

    I sold jars of this sweet berry jam at craft fairs. It's a wonderful way to preserve summer gems. —Bernadette...


    Maple Pecan Cookies

    When I bake cookies for the annual youth ski trip, I try at least one new recipe. When I received...


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...


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    Eggnog Bread

    This eggnog bread recipe uses eggnog right in the batter. In just a few simple steps, you can produce three...


    Popcorn Nut Treat

    You need five ingredients to make this special snack mix featuring popcorn, cereal and nuts. The pairing of salty nuts...


    Chocolate-Dipped Cookies

    This tender, flavorful cookie from our Test Kitchen is made even better by being dipped in chocolate. The contrasting drizzle...


    Cranberry Orange Bread

    Bake up a batch of this sweet, tart cranberry orange bread that combines the flavor of cranberries and orange peel....

    Aloha Brittle

    A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


    Nut Fudge

    Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Crunchy, chewy, and covered in chocolate—this billionaire’s chocolate candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    Cherry-Pecan Icebox Cookies

    During the holiday season, I keep a roll of dough for these crisp cookies in the freezer. It's nice to...


    Peppermint Biscotti

    Dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in crushed peppermint candy, these flavorful biscotti are a favorite. They are among the...

    Chewy Almond Nougat

    We've been making this nougat recipe for years. It continues to be a tradition for when the kids and grandkids...


    Fudgy Mint Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served...


    Grandma’s Star Cookies

    My husband's grandma would make these butter cutouts only with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


    Chocolate Maple Bars

    My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...


    White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Toasted, ground hazelnuts give these white chocolate chip cookies wonderful crunch, texture and flavor.


    Banana and Nut Bread

    This banana nut bread smells heavenly in the oven and comes out moist and chock-full of flavor and crunchy nuts.