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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    Walnut Chocolate Hearts

    I've been making these cute cookies with mom since I was a little girl. They're certainly one of my favorites...


    Cherry Kisses

    Cookies that melt in your mouth and are practically fat-free—is it any wonder these crispy meringue morsels disappear as fast...


    White Chocolate Popcorn Deluxe

    This popcorn recipe is so fast and simple. I take it to potlucks and for the teachers' table at work....


    Cappuccino Truffles

    The dark chocolate, mocha and cinnamon is a delectable combination. Smooth and rich, I could eat them all in one...


    Bacon-Pecan Chocolate Truffles

    I love eating these truffles the day after I make them, after the full flavor of the bacon comes through....


    Coconut Almond Candies

    I love Christmas candy, and these simple but special chocolates are among my favorites. They're easy to assemble in paper-lined...


    Creamy Orange Caramels

    Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a...


    Mulled Wine Jelly Candies

    I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

    White Chocolate Cranberry Muffins

    I wasn't sure how these muffins would go over with my family, but everyone raved about the combination of white...


    Red Velvet Spritz Cookies

    I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa...


    Cranberry Almond Muffins

    My youngest daughter, Elaine, made these wonderful muffins for breakfast when my husband and I were visiting her in Virginia....


    Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly

    Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...


    Cherry Snowball Cookies

    "These simple cookies have a delicate buttery flavor complemented by the cherry surprise in the center," notes Joy Schuster of...


    Easy Holiday Fudge

    A friend shared this quick and easy candy recipe with me. The holidays wouldn't be the same without it.


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


    Rainbow S’moreo Cookies

    Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...


    Marshmallow-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    A friend gave me this recipe when I first moved into my neighborhood 40 years ago. It might seem more...

    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...


    Autumn Pear Bread

    Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share,...


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    Snowman Cookies

    Set a platter of adorable snowman cookies on the dessert table to spread holiday cheer. Or, gift them to your...


    French Christmas Cookies

    These moist treats will have everyone reaching for more. Folks tell me they enjoy these French Christmas cookies. In fact,...

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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....


    Perfect Chocolate Fudge

    This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas


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    Easter Egg Cookies

    My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and...


    Sandbakkels

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