Edible Gifts Recipes

Our local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and...

This crunchy toffee is covered with milk chocolate and topped off with a generous sprinkling of pecans.—Janice Cranor, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...

My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can...

A no-fuss fudge prepared in the microwave that tastes like a candy bar? It sounds too good to be true,...

I gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able...

Take these crunchy bites anywhere! Serve them at your holiday party, wrap up a batch for your favorite hostess, or...

Your guests will be delighted with my bars. They are packed with nuts and dried fruit. I think that when...

Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...

I've had this coffee mix for many years and actually found it in a cookbook from a craft show. My...

I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed...

Looking for a tasty no-bake dessert? This recipe for bourbon balls brings together the flavors of bourbon, pecans and dark...

I adore chocolate-covered cherries. Who doesn’t? But there’s something extra special about making them in my own kitchen for my...

A decadent turtle sundae I had at a restaurant inspired this sweet-salty snack mix. Just try to stop at one...

No longer is baking bread an all-day affair. Quick-rise yeast helps these tender, mildly sweet loaves come together in half...

Because we live in Idaho and have long, cold winters, hot chocolate is a staple for our family. With this...

I wrote a book called “20 New Ways to Enjoy Popcorn.” When I poll friends, they favor this recipe, a...

Who knew sage and apple cider would create such a fantastic bread? This versatile loaf that has just a hint...

My son and I love chocolate, so I made this brownie-like recipe to satisfy any chocolate lover. The pecans add...

Garlic breadsticks complement so many dishes. These tender ones pair well with Italian dishes, salads and soups. —Ann Volner, Maryville,...

A woman in my small Iowa hometown sold these cookies. When my grandmother asked her for the recipe, the woman...

My friends and family rave about this recipe. It has chunks of cheese and fabulous garlic taste. We have bread...

When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still...

My daughters and I came up with this treat when planning a candy-making party. The pops also make adorable hostess...

Family and friends always want me to have these for Christmas, so I make lots of them. They're easy to...

I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with...

Here’s a wonderful snack to have on hand for entertaining, gift-giving or just munching anytime. With a sweet-spicy coating, the...

Even the heat-shy will want to dip into these bread and butter pickles with a surprise flavor kick. Ay caramba,...

Also a great gift, these seasoned nuts have just the right blend of spices, sugar and heat to kick up...