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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    Cranberry Orange Bread

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


    Harveys Coconut Macaroons

    As the executive chef at Harveys, a resort hotel in Lake Tahoe, I modified this classic recipe, which originated a...


    Cran-Raspberry Jam

    I'm sure to pick up extra bags of cranberries for the freezer in the fall so that I can make...


    Coconut Cookies

    This coconut cookie recipe delivers a mellow, lightly sweet-tasting cookie that's the perfect complement to a bowl of ice cream....


    Cranberry Date Bars

    Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...


    Savory Steak Rub

    Marjoram stars in this recipe. I use the rub on a variety of beef cuts—it locks in the natural juices...


    Cajun Party Mix Snack

    "This is a crisp snack with punch," reports field editor Miriam Hershberger of Holmesville, Ohio. "Once you get started eating...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    This sugar-free fudge is a true treat. You don't need sugar to have a flavor-filled dessert!

    Sopapillas

    A quick dough for sopapillas can be made with very few ingredients. The light, crispy pastry puffs are wonderful served...


    Homemade Pudding Mix

    "Whole milk and butter give this delicious pudding its rich creamy flavor," explains Gayle Becker of Mt. Clemens, Michigan. "For...


    Seven-Layer Cookies

    Dulce de leche plays a starring role in this new take on seven-layer cookies. Our seven-layer cookie recipe also uses...


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    Gingerbread Buddies

    These cookies were ideal for a winter get-together I hosted. I like to share these crunchy treats on the way...


    Cinnamon Roll Cookies

    I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon...


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    Colorful Candied Apples

    The glossy coating in this candy apple recipe is hard, so it's best to lick them like a lollipops or...


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    S’mookies

    S'mores are one of my favorite desserts. I wanted to create a cookie to replace the graham cracker—that's when my...


    Quinoa Granola

    This is a healthy and tasty snack that I feed to my kids often. They love it!—Cindy Reams, Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania...


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...

    Peanut Pretzel Toffee Bark

    My toffee has been a traditional must-make treat for my family and friends for over 40 years. My Dad taught...


    Coconut Rum Balls

    My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread...


    Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples

    My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...


    Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts

    What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...


    Rustic Cranberry & Orange Bread

    Studded with cranberries, slices of pretty bread make the perfect holiday brunch treat. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Microwave Fudge

    Calling all chocoholics! We'll show you how to make microwave fudge in just five easy steps.


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Snow Angel Cookies

    Get a little snow at the holidays, no matter where you are. Head to the kitchen and bake a batch...


    Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

    My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled...


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    Crusty Bread

    This easy crusty bread recipe proves that you absolutely can make a bakery-quality loaf at home—no kneading required. Once you've mastered...


    Red Star Cookies

    These super stars are plenty sweet and sturdy, making them great for shipping. Slip decorated cookies in stacks of three...