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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    Fancy Roasted Nuts

    My kitchen is a busy place over the holidays, but I enjoy taking the time to make these nuts. They’re...


    Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies

    Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...


    Asiago Bagels

    Discover a cheesy alternative to the usual sweet bread brunch offerings. There's no need to stop by a bakery when...


    Crunchy Chocolate Mint Balls

    Get a jump on the holidays by making these four-ingredient truffles and tucking them away in the freezer to save...


    Baked Elephant Ears

    My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...


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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


    All-Around Seasoning Mix

    I always keep this all-purpose seasoning mixture on hand. It’s good on anything, especially grilled pork, chicken and vegetables. We've...


    Pina Colada Jam

    If you like pina coladas, you’ll love this! But here’s the kicker: The secret ingredient is fresh zucchini. Spread the...

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    Divinity Candy

    Like fluffy clouds from up on high, divinity candy truly earns its heavenly moniker.


    Apricot Pinwheel Cookies

    My grandmother always made these cookies for the holidays. The recipe has been passed down through generations to me, and...


    Easy Elephant Ears

    You’ll love the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor of these crispy bite-size treats. Even more, you’ll love that they call for just...


    Focaccia Barese

    This focaccia has been in my mom's family for several generations. It is one of my most-requested recipes whenever I...


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    Italian Rainbow Cookies

    Colorful, gorgeously layered and filled with yummy almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors, our Italian rainbow cookies will be a recurring...


    Rocky Road Fudge

    Every bite of rocky road fudge has salty peanuts, pockets of chewy marshmallows and smooth, creamy chocolate.


    Quick & Easy Gumdrops

    These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...


    Pickled Grapes

    No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve...


    Double-Berry Jalapeno Jam

    My friend and I had tried a fruity jam with jalapenos at a local vineyard and this is the version...

    Plum Anise Jam

    Growing up, my father loved black licorice and all my siblings and I loved it as well. I still love...


    Peach-Blueberry Preserves

    As a child I helped my grandmother can summer fruits and vegetables. I didn't always appreciate this activity when I...


    Ginger Pear Freezer Jam

    At dinner with friends one evening, one of our hosts served some pears she had preserved with ginger and lemon....


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    Homemade Hot Sauce

    Make your own hot sauce at home with this spicy recipe. Habanero and serrano peppers provide bold heat that's balanced...


    Pickled Zucchini

    From zoodles to bread, zucchini is a versatile vegetable. You can even transform it into pickled zucchini, too!


    Sweet & Smoky Salsa

    I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...

    Pickled Brussels Sprouts

    This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I...


    Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles

    I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now,...


    Berry-Basil Limeade Jam

    My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to...


    Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

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    I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find...


    Christmas Brownies

    Fudgy, frosted Christmas brownies are every bit as charming as they are delicious. The cute faces made with candy eyes,...


    Santa Cookies

    Make the jolliest Santa cookies for the holidays! These sugar cookie cutouts are frosted with homemade buttercream frosting and decorated...