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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    Jalapeno-Pear Chutney

    With tongue-tingling peppers, pears, tomatoes and more, this versatile chutney is a mouthful of flavor. Serve it alongside your favorite...


    Sugar Star & Flag Cookies

    I volunteer with a group that bakes treats for military personnel serving overseas. We really like to send these soft...


    French Bread

    Once you make this easy French bread recipe, you'll never go back to store-bought loaves. Here are our best tips...


    Kids’ Sushi

    I’ve taken these fun mock sushi rolls to picnics and parties and served them at home with an Asian dinner....


    Raspberry-Onion Jalapeno Chutney

    Sweet raspberries and spicy jalapenos come together to create a chutney that tastes terrific on top of cream cheese or...


    Strawberry-Basil Vinegar

    The mild, fruity flavor of this strawberry vinaigrette complements any tossed salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Peppermint Stick Cookies

    With cool mint flavor and a festive look, these whimsical creations will make you feel like you're in the North...


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    Homemade Holiday Marshmallows

    This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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    Cranberry Orange Truffles

    Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and...


    Turkey Dinner Cupcakes

    Here's a turkey that even a vegetarian would love. Have a little fun on Thanksgiving and serve these right alongside...


    Paprika Dry Rub

    A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dry rub. I love the tongue-tingling punch it gives poultry. —Jackie...


    Pumpkin Butter

    Biting into this spiced butter on a hot biscuit or toast is absolutely heavenly. With a dash of whipped cream,...


    Three-Berry Freezer Jam

    Give in to temptation and buy fresh berries in bulk. You’ll be glad you did when you transform those ripe...


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    Mackinac Fudge

    Mackinac fudge, a beloved treat from Michigan's Mackinac Island, offers a rich, creamy texture and delightful sweetness. Follow this recipe...


    Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce

    I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including...


    Turtle Tart with Caramel Sauce

    Between the creamy chocolate filling, crunchy nut crust and gooey caramel sauce, this tart has a whole lot to love....


    Chocolate Peanut Drops

    This is a recipe that I got from a friend, who got it from her sister, and between the three...

    Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Popcorn

    Have the munchies? They’re no match for this nutty caramel corn drizzled with melted chocolate. —Kim Forni, Claremont, New Hampshire


    Chinese Almond Cookies

    Whether you make these Chinese almond cookies to ring in the Lunar New Year or simply to enjoy as anytime...


    Spicy Almonds

    We like to venture out into the mountain range that surrounds our family cabin. These nuts never taste better than...


    Holiday Cornflake Cookies

    I can't seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you'll...


    Squash Relish

    Turn extra summer squash into this tangy squash relish. It's a perfect topping for burgers and hot dogs, and you...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

    These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. They're delightfully crunchy and made with just three...

    Cheese Crispies

    For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge....


    Peanut Caramel Corn

    A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...


    Rosemary Walnuts

    My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for...


    Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Spread

    This simple spread combines sweet and savory sun-dried tomatoes, tangy goat cheese and fresh herbs to make a truly magnificent...


    Ornament Popcorn Balls

    These gooey-sweet treats are great for dressing up the tree with a little more than the classic popcorn string. And...


    Marshmallow-Peanut Popcorn

    My brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the “perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a...