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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    Lemon Blueberry Scones

    These miniature lemon blueberry scones, dotted with fruit and drizzled with citrusy glaze, are just right for a few sweet...


    Pull-Apart Bacon Bread

    I stumbled across this recipe while looking for something different to take to a brunch. Boy, am I glad I...


    Marshmallow Fudge

    You'll find it nearly impossible to resist this rich chocolate delight. It's chock-full of marshmallows and graham crackers—and no one...


    White Chocolate Popcorn

    White chocolate popcorn with crushed peppermint is a delightfully sweet, fluffy and crunchy DIY snack for at-home movie nights or...


    Carrot Cupcakes

    To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we...


    Caramel Apple Dip

    This sweet and creamy take on caramel dip for apples is easy to make and has the benefit of being...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts


    Daisy’s Fruitcake

    I added pecans and candied fruits to an apple cake recipe for my Texan take on traditional English fruitcake. —Daisy...

    Super Chunky Cookies

    Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those...


    Neapolitan Cookies

    My sister shared the recipe for these tricolor treats several years ago. The crisp cookies are fun to eat one...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavor of almond spritz cookies—delicate, buttery treats that are as fun to make as they...


    Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    Make these chocolate sugar cookies when you want something different from regular vanilla sugar cookies. These cookies are great substitutes...


    Cinnamon-Candy Cookies

    I was trying to make a unique Christmas cookie inspired by my brother's love of Red Hots, so I used...


    Lemony Coconut Bars

    These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for...


    Cherry Coconut Treats

    My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties....


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    Edible Arachnids

    I bring cake pops to my church group when we have movie nights. This year for Halloween, I used my...


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    Rhubarb Scones

    My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into...

    Key Lime Cupcakes

    I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where...


    Honey Blueberry Cobbler Jam

    I work at a farmers market, and honey blueberry jam is my top seller. You've gotta taste it with fresh...


    Peach Chili Sauce

    I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario


    Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam

    Rhubarb, pineapple and strawberry make an awesome jam that brings back memories of living on a farm and growing my...


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    Christmas Lights Cookies

    What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday...


    Citrus Blueberry Marmalade

    I have four children under the age of six, so berry picking has been the perfect family activity for us....

    Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve

    Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...


    Sweet Italian Holiday Bread

    This is authentic ciambellotto, a sweet loaf my great-grandmother used to bake in Italy. I still use her traditional recipe—the...


    Nutty Sticky Bun Candies

    Save room on your holiday treat trays for these sweet and salty spirals. Oh, and hide some for yourself, too....


    Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers

    These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy. An addictive snack on their own, they also pair well with a...


    Double-Dutch Chocolate Holiday Cookies

    Rich dark chocolate and crunchy, colorful M&M's combine to make these cookies extra special. Who wouldn't want to receive this...


    So-Easy Snack Mix

    I eat this tasty treat just as much as (if not more than) the kids! Have fun with it by...