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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    Holiday Mocha Spritz

    1 Reviews

    When I began to use my spritz press, this was the first flavor combination I tried. It took a few attempts to get the hang of it, but now I'm playing with a new dough and disk every time I make them. I plan on making several batches throughout the year. —Shelly L. Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

    Air-Fryer Scottish Shortbread

    2 Reviews

    Give air-fryer baking a try with this easy cookie recipe. It was my mother's recipe, and she passed it on...


    Pretzel and Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

    I love the combination of salty, sweet, and chocolate. These cookies hit all those beautiful notes and come together in...


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    Letter-Stamped Butter Cookies

    1 Reviews

    Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...


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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...

    Crackled Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    1 Reviews

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


    Butter Pound Cake

    1 Reviews

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


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    1 Reviews

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


    Salted Cashew Oatmeal Cookies

    1 Reviews

    My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...


    Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    14 Reviews

    I needed a new holiday cookie, so I tweaked an old 4-H recipe. This updated oatmeal cookie with cranberries and...


    Never-Fail Cutout Cookies

    3 Reviews

    I have tried numerous recipes for cutout cookies over the years—this one is foolproof. My daughter and my granddaughter love...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    4 Reviews

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    5 Reviews

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...

    Easy Microwave Mint Fudge

    1 Reviews

    I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...


    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 Reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Mexican Chocolate Walnut-Cherry Biscotti

    2 Reviews

    I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a...


    Lemon & Rosemary Butter Cookies

    3 Reviews

    Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up...


    Chocolate Peppermint Spritz Cookies

    8 Reviews

    I love to make spritz cookies. Each year I make several varieties of cookies and then deliver them to friends....


    Oat & Coconut Icebox Cookies

    5 Reviews

    This recipe was passed down through my family from Grandma Irene and is a favorite of my dad and cousin...


    Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

    3 Reviews

    This cookie's always been a favorite with my kids, and a best-seller at bake sales. If you want to gild...


    Chai Snickerdoodles

    5 Reviews

    When I think of winter, I think of two things: warm cookies and chai. My recipe combines the two in...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

    6 Reviews

    This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...

    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    13 Reviews

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Chocolate Chip-Cranberry Scones

    4 Reviews

    My daughter started making these as a "healthy" alternative to cookies since we seem to like cookies of any kind....


    Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle

    3 Reviews

    I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    3 Reviews

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


    Homemade Christmas Jam

    7 Reviews

    A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...


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    Rum Balls

    61 Reviews

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...