Best edible Christmas gifts
It can be so special to receive a homemade gift at Christmas.
32 sensational Christmas shortbread variations
Ideal for edible gifts or to serve at your Christmas party.
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Gingerbread house cookies
The easiest way to make gingerbread houses.
Lemon meringue pie
This sunshine-coloured pie is sure to brighten up your gloomiest days.
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Turkish delight
Sweet, sticky and utterly divine.
Coffee wreath (with chocolate sauce)
What's better than a Christmas wreath? One you can eat!
Chilli oil
Spice things up.
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Vanilla shortbread
So much to love about shortbread.
Coconut ice
A classic childhood treat.
Pickled cucumbers
Don't let any of your veggies go to waste, turn them into a selection of tangy pickles for later in the year.
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Gourmet rocky road
We took the classic no-bake treat and made it fancy.
Jigsaw puzzle Christmas tree
Perfect for gifts.
Almond caramel bars
Crunchy and decadent, these amazing almond caramel bars make the perfect gift.
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Mint-chocolate cheesecake slice
Chocolate and mint are an ideal pair.
Tangy lemon squares
Give your afternoon tea some added zing.
Easy three-ingredient rocky road
This 3-ingredient rocky road is super-simple and ready in under 15 minutes.
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Sugar and spice almonds
The ideal edible gift this Christmas.
Tomato and chilli jam
Make this simple, spicy homemade chilli jam and package it up in jars to share with friends - or keep it all to yourself.
Gingerbread
Run as fast as you can...
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Ideas for homemade Christmas gifts
Rum balls, white Christmas, rocky road and so many more delicious ideas!
20 edible gift ideas for Mother’s Day
To make your Mother's Day even more personal, why not whip up a batch of homemade sweet treats to gift your mum this weekend? We've pulled together a collection of our best brownies, cookies and cupcakes, as well as homemade chocolate bark and crunchy meringues for the real sweet tooths. And to share, why not make a batch of our white chocolate rocky road, or French-style style macarons, perfect to enjoy alongside a pot of tea or coffee. Simply wrap your goodies in cellophane with a colourful ribbon, and watch her face light up!
Vanilla cinnamon shortbread
Perfect as a festive season gift or special treat, these buttery shortbread rise to new heights with the pairing of vanilla and cinnamon.
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Cherry almond shortbread
Gather your friends for a cup of tea or coffee with these delicious shortbread bikkies filled with glazed cherry pieces and flakes of almond.
Crunch sugared nuts
This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Melt-in-the-mouth pistachio shortbread
Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note
Pink grapefruit marmalade
Marmalade will keep, unopened, for 6 months in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 3 months. Note
Tamari almonds
Can be made four days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Christmas snowball cookies recipe
Our Christmas snowball cookies make an adorable homemade Christmas food gift, or a cute addition to your sweets spread come Christmas Day. Just don't throw them.
White Christmas with glace cherries and sultanas
White Christmas is becoming a classic Australian treat for the festive season. It's not particularly sophisticated, but the taste means it doesn't have to be.
Pistachio and cranberry nougat
A candy/sugar thermometer will reach 160°C when the syrup is ready. Note
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Spiced plum and port jam
Home made preserves are so very simple to make, and there's so much pleasure to be had from eating jam you made yourself.
Salted peanut caramels
Salted caramel took the world by storm a few years ago, and as a go-to sweet treat, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. These salted peanut caramels are perfectly sticky, chewy, nutty and salty.
Lemon marshmallows
Marshmallows are best eaten on the day they are made when they are at their softest. Note
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Dark chocolate and ginger truffles
Spiced with ginger, these dark chocolate truffles make a delectable after dinner treat with a cup of coffee or a digestif.
Marbled chocolate thins
This pretty marbled chocolate thins are easier to make than you'd expect, marbling the chocolate can be almost therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Avoid rapid cooling and don't put the sheets in the fridge to set, you want the chocolate to be set firm but not brittle when you're ready to use the cutters.
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Honey, oat and barley horseshoes
These ginger oat cookies go splendidly with coffee or tea and make a lovely gift.
Christmas gingerbread biscuits
For bold icing colours, we used powdered food colourings, available from cake decorating shops and some health food stores. Mixing the powder with a small amount of hot water, before stirring into the icing, gives a better result; liquid colourings can be used for pale colours. Note
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Chocolate cream fudge
Rich and decadent, you'll only need a small square of this lovely fudge to satisfy the sweetest of cravings. Enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.
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Two-tone fudge brownies
These gooey, delicious two-tone brownies make an excellent gift! Jazz them up with a little cellophane and ribbon.
Buttery almond and cranberry loaves
These festive loaves make for wonderful Christmas gifts.
Chocolate éclairs
Assemble and serve éclairs as close to serving time as possible. Note
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Apricot and pistachio biscotti
These crunchy Italian treats are perfect with hot espresso coffee.
Caramel peanut hearts
The perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, these delicious caramel peanut hearts are the perfect weekend snack, or gift for loved ones.
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Lemon poppy seed biscuits
We used a store-bought lemon curd in this recipe. Biscuits can be made a day ahead; they are best filled on the day of serving. Note
Chocolate rum and raisin truffles
These bite sized truffles make great gifts, especially at Christmas, as well as a sweet treat for parties or afternoon teas. If you want to go all out, dust with little fragments of gold leaf.
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Jewelettes
This colourful fruit and white chocolate slice makes the perfect Christmas gift.
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Toffee apples
Toffee apples can be made up to two days ahead. Place in paper cases and wrap in cellophane or use cellophane bags. Note
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How to make edible angel gift tag cookies
Edible gift tag cookies are an adorable way to personalise your presents this Christmas - but perhaps wait until Christmas Day to attach them to your gifts.
Frozen raspberry truffles
A bowl of these divine little frozen raspberry truffles makes for a visually arresting dessert that's as gorgeous to eat as it is to look at.
Peanut brittle pops
The combination of sweet toffee with crunchy roasted is brilliant in these fun desserts. Your kids will love sucking on these peanut brittle pops for an after school or weekend treat.
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Lemon shortbread
Light, zesty and crumbly, these beautiful shortbread biscuits are beautiful enjoyed with a cup of tea or given as gifts to loved ones.
Rocky road
There's nothing like a piece of homemade rocky road, and the best thing is that you can play around with the ingredients, adding more or less of your favourite bits or choosing to use a different type of nut.
Strawberry conserve
There's nothing like the flavour of home-made jams and preserves. This strawberry conserve recipe uses lemon pips to help with setting, and lemon juice to add piquancy. Delicious.
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Almond macaroons
These chewy almond macaroons are made in the traditional Italian style and are absolutely delicious served with hot espresso coffee.
Passionfruit butter biscuits
Put the kettle on and enjoy a sweet, golden passionfruit butter biscuit with your cup of coffee as a relaxing morning tea.
Citrus marmalade
The perfect combination of sweet and zesty, this shimmering marmalade is beautiful spread on toast for breakfast or given as gifts to loved ones.
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Rich mocha fudge
Rich, fudgey and utterly decadent, the combination of chocolate and coffee flavours makes this mocha fudge irresistible. Serve with a shot of liqueur for a sophisticated dessert.
Sugared almonds
If you have a sugar (candy) thermometer, use it for these recipes. These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note
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Mocha cream hearts
Delicate coffee biscuit hearts, smothered in chocolate either side of a generous dollop of mocha cream will have you feeling the love.
Gingerbread people
Give the traditional gingerbread people an Aussie spin with these adorable gingerbread biscuits dressed in their togs!
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Mud pie
Pie can be prepared a day ahead. Note
Mini toffee apples
An easy way to make sure your toffee is cooked to the correct stage and will set hard, is to use a sugar thermometer. Toffee should reach 149°C (“hard crack” stage) on the thermometer. Red delicious are the best apples to use for this recipe. Note
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Sugar-coated peanuts
These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note
Cranberry & apple fruit mince
If you can’t find dried cherries, use the equivalent amount of extra dried cranberries instead. Note
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Pistachio lemon and lavender shortbread
Dried lavender is available from gourmet food stores and cake decorating stores. Note
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Choc nut biscotti
Biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks. Note