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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    Apple Pull-Apart Bread

    15 reviews

    For a fun sweet treat that's certain to satisfy, try this recipe. Drizzled with icing, each finger-licking piece has a...


    Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

    11 reviews

    "My husband and I love homemade cookies, but a full batch is too much," writes Denise Fritz of Ormond Beach,...


    Apple Kolaches

    12 reviews

    A fellow home cook shared this recipe for a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. My son, who isn’t a dessert fan, was...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    71 reviews

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...


    Vanilla Butter Rollouts

    13 reviews

    Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


    Peanut Caramel Corn

    2 reviews

    A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    1 review

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

    3 reviews

    My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...

    Lemony Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

    22 reviews

    These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before...


    Hidden Mint Morsels

    6 reviews

    Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The...


    Pickled Peaches

    1 review

    Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound...


    Basil Liqueur

    I used to teach herb classes at our farm and the local technical college. After attending, a friend gave me...


    Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

    12 reviews

    AT the end of the summer years ago, our family often gathered to pick wild blueberries. Mother canned them and...


    Courtside Caramel Corn

    34 reviews

    My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...


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    Big & Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies

    112 reviews

    Our version of the classic cookie is based on a recipe from a California bakery called Hungry Bear. The chocolate...


    Chinese Almond Cookies

    8 reviews

    Each Christmas, my mother baked these Chinese almond cookies and stored them in clean coffee cans. When she passed away,...


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    Rhubarb Scones

    11 reviews

    My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into...

    Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

    5 reviews

    I've been living in Chicago for the last 12 years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at...


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    Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through...


    Pull-Apart Bacon Bread

    17 reviews

    I stumbled across this recipe while looking for something different to take to a brunch. Boy, am I glad I...


    Old-World Rye Bread

    1 review

    Rye and caraway give this bread wonderful flavor, while the surprise ingredient of baking cocoa adds to the rich, dark...


    Mixed Nut Bars

    13 reviews

    One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...


    Almond-Filled Stollen

    2 reviews

    I’ve been making this during the holiday season for nearly 50 years. When we flew to Alaska one year to...

    Cinnamon Pecan Bars

    25 reviews

    I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe...


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    Italian Rainbow Cookies

    9 reviews

    My family has made these classic Italian rainbow cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than...


    Frosted Carrot Cake Cookies

    1 review

    I took my favorite carrot cake recipe and slightly tweaked it to make cookies. Just like the cake, the yummy...


    White Chocolate Macadamia Muffins

    6 reviews

    I love making muffins because they are so versatile and everyone loves them. These sweet muffins remind me of one...


    Peanut Butter Turtle Candies

    5 reviews

    Every year at the holidays, these candy turtles are a huge hit with family, friends and coworkers. I get lots...


    Mixed Nut Brittle

    3 reviews

    Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like...