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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    Eggnog Logs

    Meet the Cook: An older lady at church gave me this recipe. I always include these logs in holiday food...


    Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

    These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...


    Holly Wreaths

    I've never come across another spritz cookie like this - one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps...


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    Fudge Puddles

    I was inspired to make these cookies last year when we stopped for a snack while Christmas shopping. I changed...


    Almond Raspberry Stars

    The first Christmas that I baked these, I ended up quickly making a second batch! The whole family enjoyed them....


    Holiday Cranberry Jam

    This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch,...


    Cranberry Nut Swirls

    This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...


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    Honey Bread

    Is there anything better than homemade bread? This simple honey bread recipe makes two soft loaves perfect for toast or...

    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...


    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...


    Zucchini Carrot Muffins

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


    Gourmet Caramel Apples

    These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...


    Easy Mint Thins

    My friends often try to guess the ingredients, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They...

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    Mini S’mores

    Forget the campfire, the smoke and fumbling with flaming marshmallows. These mini s'mores capture all the flavors of the classic...


    Layered Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies

    A friend gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time...


    Candy Bar Fudge

    My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I've made...


    Cherry No-Bake Cookies

    I always loved my no-bake cookie recipe, but I was never able to place at the fair with it. So...


    Hazelnut Almond Biscotti

    Pour a cup of coffee and indulge! Crisp, crunchy biscotti cookies are perfect for dunking. Hazelnuts and almonds make my...


    Ginger Dog Biscuits

    Treat your or a friends dog to these holiday bones. These biscuits are soft and with a hint of spices.—Megan...

    Lime Coconut Biscotti

    My family loves this recipe! It’s great with that morning cup of coffee, delicious as an afternoon snack or after-dinner...


    Delectable Granola

    Here's a great make-ahead recipe! Be sure to remove from the cookie sheets within 20 minutes after baking so the...


    Honey-Lime Almond Cookies

    Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep...


    Salted Peanut Rolls

    A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...


    Chocolaty Nanaimo Bars

    If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the...


    Pear & Pine Nut Conserve

    This easy conserve pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats, or it's great as a flavorful topping for warm toast...