Nothing Beats Homemade! 106 Edible Gift Ideas That Friends and Family Can't Resist

Talk about an adorable edible gift! These salt dough frames only take 10 minutes to prep, and the result is stunning.

How cute are the rosy cheeks and top hats on these vintage snowman cookie pops?

They'll want to decorate their whole house with these Santa Clause cookies — they're so cute!

The holly jolly Santa cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie box, and are a breeze to make!

The crunchy spicy gingerbread cookies turned cityscapes require granulated sugar, a mason jar, rosemary, and a few candy canes to make an out-of-the-box present.

What makes these rye cloud sugar cookies so special are their cutouts for hot drinks.

There's no better holiday gift than a warm soup recipe for a cold day. The vegetarian five-bean soup mix requires a can of diced tomatoes and water to bring it to life.

Who can say no to the blend of mango and passion fruit in this mango and passion fruit jam? The flavor is incredibly rich, and it tastes wonderful on baguettes and other breads.

Infamously labeled "the lazy girl's sugar cookies," these chewy sugar cookies are a breeze to make. Simply roll the dough into a ball, add buttermilk on top, layer with sprinkles, and bake.

These spicy pickled green beans pair best with a Bloody Mary cocktail and make a great gift for friends and family to enjoy.

Inspired by garam masala popcorn, this Indian-spiced popcorn recipe is a nice break from sweet holiday treats. Butter-free, salty, and filled with spices, the Indian-spiced popcorn will become your loved one's new go-to treat.

Almonds are super filling and make a great snack. These rosemary and smoked salt roasted almonds will take whomever you give them to at least a few sittings to finish, and they're simple to make at home.

Give 'em a break from sweets this holiday season and treat them to this mouthwatering garlic confit. The creamy mixture consists of garlic stewed in olive oil, and it tastes delightful.

If you think bagged Chex Mix is good, this homemade Chex Mix is even better.

Not everyone has a sweet tooth, and for those who don't, this black pepper beef jerky is a great gift. Not only is it tasty, but it lasts up to six weeks, so they can indulge on the spot or save it for later.

Rich, salty, chewy, and chocolaty, who could say no to these chocolate ganache thumbprints?

The best combination of salty and sweet, this tiki snack mix consists of salty cashews, smoky bacon, sweet-tart dried pineapple, and umami-rich soy sauce for a bite that's packed with flavor.

Caution: it's delicious! This homemade hot sauce recipe is both mild and sweet and looks adorable all packaged up.

One word: yum. These homemade cheese crackers will be the talk of your loved one's day, and their scrumptious flavor sure beats store-bought!

These smoky and spicy almonds aren't like other spiced nuts, they're actually hot (like very hot). While some recipes call for a mild dose of spice, this one is packed with intense flavor.

Cocktail-lovers will be overjoyed to receive homemade limoncello. The drink is practically painless to make, and after a week of letting it stand (allowing the lemons to infuse into the Everclear), the limoncello will be ready to serve.

This two-ingredient homemade cranberry jam calls for sugar and frozen cranberries — seriously, that's it! Heat it over the stove, blend the cranberries, jar it up, and it's ready to serve.

A package of the chocolate marshmallow crinkle cookies will satisfy any sweet tooth. Its brownie-like interior melts in your mouth, while its crinkled look gives it a decorative style.

Satisfy Girl Scout cookie cravings year-round with this homemade Thin Mints recipe.

Made with olive oil instead of butter, this lemon rosemary olive oil shortbread is dairy-free, vegan, and super yummy.

These brownie cookies have a secret ingredient, espresso powder, that gives them a rich flavor.

Crispy, chewy, tart, and tasty, these matcha macarons with mango buttercream won't disappoint.

Best attempted by more advanced cooks, these homemade peppermint candies are a gift that keeps on giving.

Both chocolate and bacon are beloved foods, so why not combine them to create chocolate-covered bacon? It might sound weird, but we promise family and friends will be pleasantly surprised.

This chocolate-almond toffee is so well-liked, you can make a batch for everyone on your list.

If you love baking candy, these passion fruit caramels will satisfy anyone's taste buds.

This easy chocolate fudge is so rich, your food-loving friend will be begging for more.

The melt-in-your-mouth texture of these lemon snowball cookies is irresistible.

Loved ones will be relieved to receive these gingerbread caramels.

These flower lollipops may look intimidating, but they're actually very simple to make.

Popping sugar is the key ingredient to this popping chocolate bark recipe. Everyone that puts it in their mouth will smile, the cracking sensation is just too good!

A week before the holidays is the perfect time to whip together this cranberry-infused vodka. All that's needed are frozen cranberries, sugar, vanilla extract, oranges, and vodka. Mix the ingredients together, let it sit for a week, and it's ready to be served.

There's no need to stress about what edible treat to bring to a holiday event with these white chocolate peppermint jumbles. Place them in a slow cooker, set a timer, and you're good to go.

With a little preparation, these slow cooker chocolate nut clusters turn out to be a dream, and their recipe is simple — nuts and chocolate.

Don't be intimidated by this butterscotch sauce, it can be made by those of all different cooking levels. Best mixed into hot chocolate or dumped over ice cream, this tasty sauce is wonderful for the holidays.

These homemade Snickers bars are made with layers of chocolate, nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and the result is way better than your average Snickers.

These dark chocolate truffles may be a several-hour project, but the results are amazing.

Make breakfast a little easier for loved ones by giving them this healthy pancake mix.

Believe it or not, those Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies are easier to make at home than you think. These homemade Milano cookies are buttery, soft, sweet, and oh so good.

Among all the chocolate gifts, switch it up with vanilla bean fudge.

If baking isn't in your vocabulary, this microwave peanut brittle is the recipe for you. The brittle takes a total of 20 minutes to make, and no one will guess it was done in a microwave.

Switch the lemon in limoncello with orange, and you'll have homemade arancello, which is equally as tasty.

Any recipient of these white chocolate truffles should feel lucky, their flavor is amazing.

Great as a stocking stuffer, the vanilla hot chocolate mix is such a cozy gift to give.

This homemade cookie butter makes a beautiful little gift when packaged up in a cute dressed-up jar.

Whip up this sugar cookie chocolate crème brûlée in advance and store it in the refrigerator. The dessert will taste just as good served a few days later.

These festive rum balls are made with liquor, chocolate, pecans, and cookie crumbs.

With only five minutes of prep time, you can't go wrong with Crock-Pot candy.

For the holidays, you can't go wrong with chocolate peppermint cookies. The rich chocolate flavor paired with peppermint is hard to resist.

The name of these death by chocolate no-bake cheesecake bars says it all. Each bar is packed with a thick layer of creamy chocolate that is so intense, your loved one might die of happiness.

These peppermint marshmallows would be a sweet addition to a hot cocoa mix.

Kahlúa is a great liquor for the holidays, and this homemade Kahlúa recipe can't be beat. Prepare it a few weeks in advance, and everyone will be raving about its rich taste.

A box of Krusteaz snickerdoodle cookie mix paired paired with cream cheese frosting makes these snickerdoodle bars with cream cheese frosting taste completely homemade. A great recipe for beginners.

Everyone will burst with happiness eating this pumpkin buttercream Swiss roll. The buttercream filling paired with the chocolate ganache on top is so good.

This white chocolate pecan caramel corn is a great snack to cozy up with while watching TV.

Need a last-minute treat? These cookies and cream marshmallow bars can be made in the microwave, and they taste like a baked dessert.

The maple glaze on these nutty maple bars is so delicious, it could be served on its own.

Get a head start on your holiday gift planning with this easy homemade coffee syrup recipe. Infuse syrup with vanilla, honey, or lavender for a perfect gift for coffee-lovers.

These pecan pie bars are basically pecan pie, but with a buttery shortbread crust underneath.

A holiday twist on classic muddy buddies, this reindeer chow recipe involves a few extra steps that make it ultradelicious.

This salted caramel sauce has a creamy and thick consistency that's so good, friends and family will want to eat it on its own.