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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    Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long!...


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    Santa’s Elf Cookies

    These rosy-cheeked elf cookies will make a showstopping addition to your holiday cookie tray. Or set them atop cupcakes for...


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    Stamped Cutout Cookies

    Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...


    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

    Even without butter or eggs, these vegan peanut butter cookies are still soft and chewy. No one will be able...


    Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies

    17 reviews

    This recipe for caramel apple cookies is a fun twist on traditional oatmeal raisin. These treats are hard to resist!...


    Oma’s Marzipan Stollen

    4 reviews

    My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...


    S’mores Brownies

    4 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...

    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    4 reviews

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....


    Ginger Blueberry Jam

    3 reviews

    When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...


    Vanilla Pear Berry Jam

    1 review

    This is the first jam that I came up with on my own—and I love the flavor combo!—Rachel Creech, Marion,...


    Bourbon Peach Jam

    3 reviews

    Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite...


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...


    Caramel Chex Mix

    2 reviews

    This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...


    Spiced Walnuts

    I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself—this recipe is worthy of my hard-won...


    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    1 review

    Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...


    Date-Nut Honey Bars

    The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...

    Honey Walnut Delights

    5 reviews

    Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...


    Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

    8 reviews

    I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...


    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    20 reviews

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


    Basil Salt

    1 review

    This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...


    Lime Salt

    Kick up any dish with a sprinkle of this zippy lime salt. It brightens steak tacos, grilled pineapple, sweet potato...


    Butter Pecan Syrup

    3 reviews

    My family loves butter pecan anything, and this recipe is perfect over vanilla ice cream, cake or waffles. It's a...

    29 Christmas Food Gifts for Your Friends Without a Sweet Tooth

    Forget cookies and candies—these homemade snacks, spreads and condiments are the perfect Christmas gifts for a savory food lover in...


    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    2 reviews

    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

    3 reviews

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


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    Snow Globe Keepsake Cookies

    2 reviews

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


    Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls

    1 review

    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

    3 reviews

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