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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    Chocolate-Swirled Peanut Butter Cookies

    Our kids’ most-requested cookies are peanut butter and chocolate chip, so
    I created this combination. The two doughs swirled...


    Caramel Pretzel Bites

    I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...


    Sesame Pound Cake

    Jane Finney's seed-studded cake has a pleasant crunch. "It's wonderful garnished with fresh fruit," suggests this East Grand Forks, Minnesota...


    Vanilla-Almond Coffee

    This recipe is perfect for any coffee lover. Instead of buying flavored coffees, I make my own using flavored extracts...


    Pear Raspberry Jam

    I give this sweet and tangy jam as a Christmas gift. In this part of the country, pears and raspberries...


    Spicy Mustard

    When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...


    Chocolate Bonbons

    These six-ingredient chocolate bonbons are simple to make and always a delight. They make a welcome offering for housewarmings or...


    Deluxe Caramel Corn

    A batch of this colorful crunchy snack mix is perfect for gift giving or serving at a holiday party.

    Chocolate Snowball Cookies

    These dainty cookies just melt in your mouth. I enjoy making them for get-togethers when there are lots of people...


    Split-Second Cookies

    I love baking cookies, and this is a recipe I've used for many Christmases over the years. Raspberry jam makes...


    Country Bean Soup

    I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the...


    Swedish Almond Rusks

    Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee...and travel well in care packages,...


    Cream Cheese Cookies

    These cream cheese cookies are delicate and delightful for any tea tray or dessert platter.


    Raisin-Filled Cookies

    These raisin-filled cookies are ideal for anyone who loves a fruit-forward cookie. Unlike in-season fruit raisins are a pantry staple,...


    Pecan Puffs

    I just had to share my mom's recipe for these drop cookies. The light-as-a-cloud taste is simply heavenly. —Leslie Link-Terry,...


    Hungarian Nut Horns

    My mother shared this recipe with me over 30 years ago. Nut horns are especially nice for buffets because they...


    Baki’s Old-World Cookies

    My uncles have always called these "cupcake cookies" because of the unique, pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother mixed...

    Rhubarb Relish

    I remember eating this relish at my grandmother's over 50 years ago. My mother made it for years and now...


    Rhubarb Ketchup

    I received this recipe from a friend about 15 years ago. It's a nice surprise for ketchup lovers, and so...


    Raspberry Muffins

    Beautifully tart and sweet, these raspberry muffins are easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy.


    Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

    Everyone in Spokane has zucchini in summer. The people who grow it have enough for all of their friends! This...


    Swiss Butterhorns

    My husband and I like to entertain at breakfast, and we're always looking for new recipes. So I was thrilled...


    Six-Week Bran Muffins

    I'm only 12 years old but already like to cook and bake. This batter can be made ahead and stored...

    Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts

    My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...


    Cinnamon Plum Jam

    When I share this slightly sweet jam with family and friends, it disappears quickly. Through the years, I've learned to...


    Cherry-Raspberry Jam

    When sour cherries and red raspberries are in season, I always freeze some with this recipe in mind. I've been...


    Mice Cookies

    These sweet critters are perfect for youngsters to make with Mom. "Our daughter loves to help when I bake them,"...


    Banana Streusel Muffins

    I often make muffins for my husband and our two teenage sons. I like to use whatever fruit is in...


    Pepper Jelly

    This spicy-sweet jelly is colored for Christmas...and flavored right for year-round use. Our test kitchen staff recommends spreading it on...