Edible gift recipes
Sweets, biscuits and savoury treats make a special present for any occasion, or make up a whole hamper.
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Chocolate truffle egg box
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Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish
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Hot cross cookies
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Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead - sure to become a family favourite
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Shredded Wheat nests
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A spin on traditional chocolate cornflake cakes, this version uses extra-fine strands of wheat for great texture
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Choc-egg lollies
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Young and old will love these glitzy egg-shaped lollipops made from chocolate sponge cake
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Dried apricot jam
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A delicious preserve made from storecupboard dried fruit- serve with hot buttered toast or present as a gift
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Mint choc chip brownies
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The classic combo of mint and chocolate is unbeatable - think of these squidgy cakes as a bumper after-dinner mint
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Chocolate cherry cookies
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Chocolate and cherry is a heavenly combo, and these soft and chewy biscuits have coconut thrown in too
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Baileys & white chocolate fudge
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This deliciously creamy fudge makes a lovely gift, just wrap it in cellophane, then finish with a stylish ribbon
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Homemade chocolate drops
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Create a sophisticated chocolate box, perfect as a gift for guests at a wedding
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Peppermint creams
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Peppermint creams make a gorgeous homemade edible Christmas gift. Pack into mini sweet cases and wrap in cellophane or pack into little boxes
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Milk chocolate & pistachio truffles
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Gain maximum brownie points by making these stylish chocolates for friends or family
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Fruit & nut chocolate chequers
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Kids can learn to melt chocolate with this simple recipe - a perfect homemade gift
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Lavender sugar
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Great in shortbread, sprinkled over a sponge or stirred into berries, give jars of lavender sugar as gifts or wedding favours
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Melting middle truffles
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Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready
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Chocolate truffles
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Chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped in boxes, will put a smile on anyone's face
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Cherry & coconut Florentines
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Cute chewy bites. Make one giant version, then stamp out the star shapes - leaving lots of bits to nibble!
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Red onion marmalade
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Soft, sticky onion marmalade - great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman's lunch
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Sugar-dusted wedding cookies
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An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie - perfect for homemade wedding favours
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Festive jammie dodgers
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Another great gift idea from Tana Ramsay. These jammie dodgers get the nostalgia flowing and are great for the kids to help out with too
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Chocolate chunk pecan cookies
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You can't beat American-style cookies with big chunks of chocolate and nuts. The perfect grown-up biscuit
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Chilli vodka
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This fun gift takes just a few minutes to prepare, perfect for adding some kick to a Bloody Mary, or just enjoying over ice
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Spiced beetroot & orange chutney
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Serve this vividly coloured chutney with cheeses and cold meats - great to give as a gift, too
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Marbled egg
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A deluxe homemade treat for Easter. This DIY egg is as impressive as any you can buy
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Summer spice mix
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Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests
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Simple chocolate button egg
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Make your own Easter eggs. It's much easier than you'd think and you can add personal touch.
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Double chocolate almond biscotti
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Try these sophisticated Italian-style biscuits, perfect as a gift or an after dinner treat
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Pickled pears
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A stylish and gorgeous treat, spooned out of the jar with a little of the syrup
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Cranberry oatcakes
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Add a little extra to your cheese board with these light and fruity oatcakes. Perfect with a chunk of Stilton and a glass of port
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Grown-up rocky road
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This is an adult version of the traditional American rocky road, but you can add mini marshmallows as well if you like
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Smoky paprika peppers
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A great gift for a dinner party host, or just a tasty snack on their own
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Aubergines & feta with chilli
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Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, houmous and fresh mint
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Slow-cooked tomatoes with basil
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Great as a dinner party starter and bursting with summer flavours
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Chargrilled artichokes with lemon
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Try this tangy artichoke recipe - the oil will keep them for a week in the fridge
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Basic biscuit dough
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This simple recipe for cookie dough can be adapted to suit your tastes- experiment with different shapes and flavours
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Forgotten cookies
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What's in a name? Pop these in the oven, forget about them overnight, and you'll have crumbly cookies in the morning
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Almond & lemon curd buttons
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Hidden inside these crumbly biscuits lies a heart of lemon curd, giving an unexpected burst of flavour
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Double ginger gingerbread men
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Even the smallest hands can help make these friendly little fellows made with a versatile gingerbread recipe
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Crisp orange shortbread
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Coeliac sufferers need not miss out on sweet treats with this gluten-free melt-in-the-mouth shortbread recipe
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Sweet chilli jam
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This has a kick, but won’t blow your head off, and goes well with any selection of cold cuts of meat
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Macadamia & cranberry American cookies
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These freezable biscuits are completely irresistible and make a great gift for kids to give to teachers or grandparents
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Really enormous chocolate buttons
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These easy chocolate treats are an ideal project for young children and make lovely gifts for the family
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Spanish fig & almond balls
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A festive version of Pan de Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey
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Bramble marshmallows
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Good Food reader Natasha Lee gives marshmallows a seasonal twist by adding blackberries, for a sweet, homemade gift
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Baked Camembert kit
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The ideal gift for a cheese-lover: a box of Camembert to warm in the oven and serve with boozy marinated sultanas
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Fig & walnut slice
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Looking for something new to go with your favourite cheese? This makes a perfect accompaniment, or a lovely gift
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Mulling syrup
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This spiced syrup works equally well for mulled wine or cider. Make a batch ahead of time for entertaining or make up a gift kit for Christmas
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White chocolate chip fudge
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Fudge makes a great gift - put in your friends' favourite chocolate and give them a sweet treat for Christmas
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Peppermint lollipops
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These little treats are the new wedding must-haves, but make them yourself and they won't break the bank
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Mint Chocolate truffles
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An impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box these up for gifts
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Triple chocolate cupcake kit
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The perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves to bake - the ingredients for delectable cupcakes, complete with a printable label
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