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 Sugar Cookies

    When we were growing up, my mother made sugar cookies dotted with ground walnuts as a special treat to welcome...


    Baklava with Honey Syrup

    Baklava is a sweet, buttery Greek treat. The honey syrup drizzled on top gives this classic dessert a delicious twist....


    Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters

    Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...


    Double-Decker Fudge

    Everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate, so this layered fudge is always a hit with family and friends. I found...


    Cranberry Chutney

    You can serve this chunky chutney over cream cheese or Brie with crackers, or as a condiment with roast pork...


    Favorite Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

    I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if...


    Southern Spiced Pecans

    Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...


    Flavorful Pizza Sauce

    I could never find the right pizza sauce recipe to please me, so I experimented with my own version until...

    Caramel Corn with Nuts

    This homemade caramel corn far surpasses the store-bought variety. Adding nuts makes it extra special. I like to double the...


    Golden Lemon Bread

    This wonderful bread, made from my grandmother’s recipe, won Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair. It’s so...


    Easy Banana Nut Bread

    A yellow cake mix streamlines assembly of this moist golden bread. I searched a long while for a banana bread...


    Honey Oat Muffins

    "I've made these muffins many times because they taste so good," pens Audrey Carr from Powell, Ohio. "Not only are...


    Sugar-Coated Pecans

    "It's impossible to stop snacking on these sweet crispy nuts, so I make several batches over the holidays in order...


    Buttery Nut Cookies

    Make these wonderful cookies for the holidays as gifts for friends. Include a recipe copy to be extra popular.—American Dairy...


    Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing

    When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...


    Christmas Cutouts

    Making and decorating these tender sugar cookies left a lasting impression on our four children. Adults now, they've all asked...


    Cathedral Cookies

    Children love the colorful marshmallows in these festive confections, which look like stained glass when they're sliced. They practically light...

    Mustard Dip

    Some like it hot—but others prefer a mustard that's mildly sweet. This easy-to-make food gift can be fixed either way....


    Fruity Pastel Cookies

    Conna Duff from Lexington, Virginia shares her variation on spritz cookies. "Lime Jell-O tints the dough and gives these wreaths...


    Norwegian Oatmeal Molasses Bread

    "This Norwegian bread was popular in Spring Grove, Minnesota, where I grew up," relates Lyla Franklin of Phoenix, Arizona. "My...



    Honey Bagels

    Once you learn how to make homemade bagels, you'll never want anything else for breakfast.


    Swirled Cinnamon Raisin Bread

    Slices of warm cinnamon bread and a cup of hot tea work wonders for holiday visitors to our home. My...

    Classic Candy Cane Butter Cookies

    To make cookies that look like candy canes, we color half the dough in classic red and twist away. They're...


    Snickerdoodle Crisps

    This classic cookie from New England can be made two ways: soft or crunchy. My happy version with cinnamon, ginger...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Melting Snowmen

    These sweet, minty snowmen that are sure to melt hearts. Feel free to experiment with different candies for the decorations....


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Spiced German Cookies

    These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...