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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    Cherry-Almond Balls

    I have included this treat in my Christmas baking for years, much to the delight of my family. Instead of...


    Spiced Nuts

    Here, Mary shares another way to use her Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice. "Folks tell me that topping nuts with my...


    Snowman Doughnuts

    No need to bundle up to build this snowman—you construct it in the kitchen out of doughnuts and candy! These...


    A-to-Z Bread

    From apples to zucchini, no matter what you have on hand, chances are it will be fantastic in this bread....


    Birch Pretzel Logs

    At the root of this treat is plenty of penny-wise practicality. "I first started making the 'logs' after I saw...


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    Russian Tea Cakes

    Tender, nutty Russian tea cakes, also known as snowballs, are a classic holiday cookie.


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    Italian Butter Cookies

    Buttery soft with a sweet chocolate tip, these Italian butter cookies are a surefire way to impress your guests. Make...


    Truffle Topiary

    I wanted to give family and friends something they’d remember, so I whipped up piles of these sweets for everyone....

    Sandbakkels

    Sandbakkels are tasty Norwegian sugar cookies that are perfect for sharing during the holiday season.


    Zucchini Fruit Cocktail Loaf

    I was raised on a farm and learned to cook at a young age. My mother was so good at...


    Blueberry Jelly

    Blueberry jelly is an instant upgrade for a PB&J or an elegant addition to any brunch spread. Use fresh or...


    Wholesome Wheat Bread

    My sister and I were in 4-H, and Mom was our breads project leader for years. Because of that early...


    Raspberry Plum Jam

    The thing I like best about this jam is the way the plums stretch the flavor of the raspberries. I...


    Blackberry Apple Jelly

    August is the busiest month of the year on our small farm—that's when we're harvesting sweet corn, pumpkins and pickling...


    Cherry Almond Preserves

    This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned—in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook...


    Christmas Jam

    Strawberry-cranberry Christmas jam is more than just a festive gift—it's a sweet-tart treat that's easy to make if you're new...


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    Scottish Shortbread

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    This three-ingredient traditional Scottish shortbread recipe makes beautifully buttery, crumbly biscuits to elevate tea time.

    Zucchini Pickles

    Preserve garden-fresh zucchini for longer by making crunchy zucchini pickles. —Susan Court, Pewaukee, Wisconsin


    Sesame Wheat Braids

    When I started making this bread, my husband and our six children liked it so much that I was baking...


    Trail Mix

    With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors...


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    Chocolate-Covered Cherries

    Better than the store-bought version, these chocolate-covered cherries with almond-flavored candy centers are as fun to make as they are...


    Apricot Muffins

    "Fruity and fantastic" is how Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire describes these pretty, moist muffins.


    Date Bars

    These date bars combine naturally sweet dates with a buttery oat crumble for a satisfying treat that’s both...

    Old-Time Popcorn Balls

    Our whole family loves popcorn. These old-time popcorn balls are great anytime, but they're especially fun to pass out to...


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    Rhubarb Bread

    Rhubarb bread is the perfect recipe for springtime, when rhubarb ripens. If you're not familiar with rhubarb, it has a...


    Chicken Flavored Rice Mix

    This recipe is a perfect make ahead mix which can be stored for later. Giving them for gifts is also...


    Cherry Cheesecake Tarts

    If your children or grandchildren are looking for a perfect gift to give their teachers, these may be the answer.


    White Chocolate Fudge

    This recipe is similar to one of my favorite dark fudge recipes. I'll frequently make my white fudge to give...


    Easy Peanut Brittle

    Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her...