Edible Gifts Recipes

Golden, flaky and filled with luscious almond paste, these S-shaped Dutch letters are a hit pastry in Iowa and Holland...

My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always...

The old-fashioned flavor of these butterscotch candies appeals to kids of all ages. My family can't stop eating them!

Homemade cherry pie filling will make your finished dessert burst with flavor, whether you use from-scratch or store-bought pie dough.

In less than 45 minutes, you can have a dozen hot and flavorful muffins on the table. They're very easy...

I make these buttery mint cookies each Christmas because they're my daughter's favorite. Use whatever cookie cutter design you prefer....

Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delightful way to use up summer's surplus of zucchini, resulting in a moist, flavorful...

I have such a sweet tooth that I’ve been known to make a dessert just to satisfy my craving. One...

Caramel apple crisp takes less effort than a pie and it's just as tasty with vanilla ice cream! For a...

These twice-baked toffee cookies are a must with coffee at Christmastime. They also make great gifts from the kitchen.—Darlene Brenden,...

The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...

"I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...

Puff pastry creates a quick and easy "dough" for pretty pinwheel-type cookies featuring two types of nuts. The flaky treats...

To create the stained glass effect of these cookies, I sandwich jelly between two layers of basic dough. Your favorite...

I make this recipe for many bake sales at the local community college where I work. They are always the...

A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this...

If you don't have time to pipe the meringue could be spooned into 2-in. circles. Extract flavorings could be added...

Classic biscotti cookies take on a whole new level of deliciousness with help from licorice-laced aniseed. Wrap up these sweet...

This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away!...

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

Joy Dulaney sends in this delightful recipe from Highland Village, Texas. “These are a favorite among all my family and...

If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...

I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I...

Something about the combination of dark chocolate and raspberry is just so addicting. This fudge makes a heartfelt homemade gift,...

There's a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They're my husband's top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois

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

I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into...

I've been making these breads as Christmas gifts for my neighbors for more than 20 years. Each moist slice is...

If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...