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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    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies

    Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...


    Candy Cane Chocolate Mini Loaves

    Having a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays inspired me to use them up by adding them to...


    Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

    These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on...


    Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme

    I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...


    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    This recipe came from my mom's Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh...


    Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

    Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

    Cinnamon Roll Macarons

    These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


    Pineapple Coconut Tassies

    These Hawaiian-style cookies may sound and look fancy, but they’re easy to make—and their simplicity makes them an ideal choice...


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....


    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...


    Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge

    If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet...


    Homemade Pear Honey

    Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


    Maple Cookies

    These maple cookies are a baker's dream. They're a bit different from the norm but, oh, so easy to love!


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...

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    Macarons

    These cookies are a French classic, but you don't need to rush to a patisserie. Learn how to make macarons...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Parmesan-Pretzel Crisps

    I love this recipe because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it is so easy to prepare. It's...


    Ugly Sweater Cookies

    Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...


    Caramel Chip Biscotti

    The combination of caramel and chocolate in these delicate Italian biscuits is simply fabulous. These treats are divine dunked in...


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    Each one of these creamy, heartwarming treats is like a bite-sized pumpkin pie. —Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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    Pumpkin Ginger Dog Biscuits

    Bake up a batch of these from-scratch treats to get your pumpkin-lovin' pooch's tail wagging. Made with wholesome ingredients you...


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    Air-Fryer Oatmeal Cookies

    Craving cookies but short on time? These air-fryer oatmeal cookies are a quick and healthy option you can whip up...


    Ginger S’mores

    I’ve spent a few years perfecting this recipe to get the cookie soft and full of flavor and to balance...


    Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This is truly the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. We'll show you how to make these cookies your own, whether...


    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Peppermint Lollipops

    These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...