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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    Peppermint Kisses

    8 reviews

    These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota.


    Crisp Lemon Shortbread

    1 review

    Fresh juice and zest pair up to give my buttery cookies a lemony pop. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra...


    Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

    6 reviews

    These pretzel-shaped buttery chocolate cookies are covered in a rich mocha glaze and drizzled with white chocolate. My family goes...


    Banana Mocha-Chip Muffins

    8 reviews

    These moist muffins combine my two favorite things—chocolate and coffee. The banana is just an added flavor bonus. —Melissa Williams,...


    Caramel Cookie Candy

    5 reviews

    These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...


    Basic Brownie Mix

    3 reviews

    For variety, add extra goodies to this basic brownie recipe. It's a quick answer to dessert for a busy family...


    Chocolate Almond Crescents

    1 review

    If you like chocolate-covered almonds, you’re in for a treat. These buttery, crumbly cookies make a thoughtful holiday gift. —Vicki...


    Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix

    3 reviews

    We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...

    Creme de Menthe Truffles

    2 reviews

    I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I...


    Coconut Cashew Crunch

    4 reviews

    The crunch is always a hit for Christmas snacking. It’s one of my husband’s favorites—and he says he doesn’t like...


    Orange-Ancho Spiced Nuts

    Get ready for a flavor adventure. These nuts offer a tasty combination of orange, ancho chili pepper and chocolate. The...


    Gingersnap Cream Cookie Cups

    1 review

    Whole wheat flour gives a rustic look to little tassies that are big on flavor. The velvety, rich filling is...


    Cranberry Eggnog Braid

    13 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Whether at Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's, this is a good party bread. You can't beat it...


    Layered Mint Fudge

    24 reviews

    "I make this festive fudge year-round, but especially at Christmastime," writes Denise Hanson of Anoka, Minnesota. "I've brought it to...


    Sugar ‘n’ Spice Nuts

    5 reviews

    To tell the truth, I can't recall where this recipe came from. It's been a regular in my holiday baking,...


    Ultimate Caramel Apples

    I have such a sweet tooth that I’ve been known to make a dessert just to satisfy my craving. One...


    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...


    Basil Liqueur

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


    Key Lime Bars

    15 reviews

    I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give...


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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...


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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...