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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    Quince Orange Marmalade

    Quince sweetens this marmalade as it simmers and fills the house with its distinctive autumn aroma. It’s great on toast...


    Cappuccino Truffles

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


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    Candied Walnuts

    Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple recipe that’s prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown...


    Swedish Tea Ring

    My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino...


    Christmas Eggnog Bread

    “This bread is better if you make it the day before you plan to serve it,” says Judith Malhotra of...


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    Peanut Butter Logs

    These peanut butter logs have definitely stood the test of time. My husband has been enjoying them since he was...


    Mincemeat Cookies

    Discover the enduring charm of mincemeat cookies with their rich flavors of dried fruits and warming spices. They're the winning...


    Contest-Winning Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

    My daughters, grandkids and just about everyone who visits me look forward to this mix of crunchy spiced nuts recipe...

    Chocolate-Covered Bacon

    Indulge in the ultimate fair-food treat at home with this easy chocolate-covered bacon recipe, ready in under an hour. Customize...


    Spicy Peanuts

    Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...


    Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

    Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile....


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    Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Homemade taco seasoning packs the best flavors of Mexico into one bottle. And because you make it, you get to...


    Almond Cream Spritz

    Love spritz cookies at Christmastime? Try this version featuring almond-flavored dough. Sprinkle them with colored sugar for the holidays or...


    Amaretto-Peach Preserves

    Chock-full of peaches, raisins and pecans, this lovely conserve enhances ordinary slices of toast.—Redawna Kalynchuk, Sexsmith, Alberta


    Carrot Cake Jam

    For a change of pace from berry jams, try this unique option. Spread on a bagel with cream cheese, it...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie Snack Mix

    My crowd-pleasing party mix is buttery, chocolaty and nutty. The recipe yields a party-sized portion, but I recommend keeping it...


    All-Star Muffin Mix

    I like to keep this basic muffin recipe mix in a handy place, like the pantry or cupboard, so I...

    Homemade Strawberry Vinegar

    Sweet and sour, this easy strawberry vinegar makes a great summer salad dressing. —Mary Hise, Cocoa, Florida


    Snowflake Cookie Ornaments

    Your cookie trays will twinkle with these festive snowflake cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Maple-Glazed Snack Mix

    I haven’t met a kid yet that doesn’t love this mix! My three children especially enjoy it for snacks during...


    Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies

    A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate...


    Irish Mint Brownies

    I wanted something special to take to a church potluck, so I invented these layered treats. They are great for...


    Italian Seasoning

    With this Italian seasoning recipe, you'll have all the essential flavors of Italian cooking in your hands.

    Whole Wheat Bread

    I'm 12 years old and make this bread with my mother, who got the recipe from her mother. I usually...


    Fondant-Filled Candies

    Meet the Cook: Here's an easy way to make two festive and unique candies from one basic recipe! Half of...


    Raspberry Truffles

    As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and...


    Buttery Almond Crunch

    Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...


    English Toffee Bars

    Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...


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    Christmas Cutout Cookies

    Decorate artful Christmas cutout cookies for a cookie exchange or to leave out for Santa. Here's how to make them...