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-Covered Coffee Beans

    Two terrific flavors—coffee and chocolate—come together in this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen. Learn how to make chocolate-covered coffee...


    Peanut Butter Dog Treats

    A handful of simple ingredients is all it takes to make these tasty peanut butter dog treats. Your puppy is...


    Glazed Spiced Rum Pound Cakes

    My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...


    Pickled Sweet Peppers

    Pickled sweet peppers are a great way to give a quick boost of flavor and crunch to sandwiches, meat dishes,...


    Pomegranate Jelly

    "For as long as I can remember, my mom has been making this pomegranate jelly and sending us all home...


    Healthier Zucchini Bread

    This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...


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    Parmesan Scones

    The addition of onions gives these scones a nice bite. You can even stir in some basil or oregano if...

    Warm Spiced Nuts

    I like to set out bowls of spiced nuts when hosting holiday parties. Sometimes I stir in M&M's to make...


    Easy Kitchen Sink Cookies

    Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these cookies are packed with oats, coconut, chocolate and tons of flavor. —Brittney...


    Instant Latte Mix

    Do you have to buy a gift for a coffee drinker? This mix is a fantastic, frugal substitution to coffee...


    Toffee Crunch Pretzels

    The sweet and salty combination of these lightly coated pretzels makes them hard to resist. Get ready to double the...


    Salt-Free Seafood Seasoning

    Why buy seafood seasoning when you can easily assemble this tasty blend? Use it in all your favorite seafood recipes...from...


    Brandied Cherry Balls

    These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...


    Southwestern Dip Mix

    Keep a container of this mix on hand to make dip at a moment's notice. The dip is spiced just...


    Hot Buttered Cider Mix

    Put the butter base for this beverage in a decorative jar and attach a copy of the recipe for a...


    Double Hot Horseradish Mustard

    My family enjoys spicy food so this recipe is wonderful for us. We add it to sandwiches.—Madeline Cole, Willow, Alaska

    Cranberry Vinegar

    For a delicious vinegar for salad dressings and marinades, try this vinegar with cranberries. It would make a wonderful dressing...


    Cappuccino Mix

    One day, my friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I...


    Coconut Fruitcake

    A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the...


    Angel Food Christmas Candy

    It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...


    Cheery Cherry Loaf

    You can serve this loaf year-round— but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a...


    Sweet-and-Sour Mustard

    In addition to using my mustard as gifts for friends, I give it to my father each Christmas. One year,...

    Contest-Winning Fruitcake Cookies

    Since I've enjoyed cooking almost my entire life—I've been doing it since I was old enough to be able to—I...


    Poppy Seed Muffins

    Meet the Cook: Because these muffins are a bit heavier than many of the snack type, they are perfect for...


    Zucchini Carrot Muffins

    Meet the Cook: No matter when I make these muffins - for breakfast, or for lunch to serve with a...


    Mint Jelly

    This mint jelly recipe is an excellent introduction to canning. With some fresh mint, sugar, lemon juice and pectin, you'll...


    Contest-Winning Freezer Salsa

    Typically, I make 60 jars of salsa each fall to enjoy all winter long. I also give it as gifts...


    Swedish Limpa Bread

    This Swedish limpa bread recipe combines the nutty taste of rye with rich molasses, anise and orange for soft, aromatic...