This makes a big batch so it's perfect for gifts - but do keep a jar or two for yourself, as it is an excellent accompaniment to festive meals, or served with a cheese platter.
Source: Brett Stevens
Brittle bark
"Everyone loves gifts like these and the best thing is you can make them in advance. What’s not to love, it caramelised, it’s nutty, it’s chocolate-y!" says Irish-Canadian baker Jessica McGovern of this , a layer of brittle studded with cashew, pistachio and almond and topped with a layer of chocolate.
Brittle bark Source: Flour Power Christmas: Edible Gifts
Puzzle cookies
Change up the colours, or the cookie cutter used to form the inner shape, and these clever are a great gift for many occasions (perfect for jigsaw lovers!)
Puzzle cookies Source: Flour Power Christmas: Edible Gifts
Who doesn’t love a gingerbread man? These ones are cheeky with a simple dipping of arms and legs in colourful icing.
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This is one of the easiest presents you can make - but it looks wonderful packaged up in cellophane bags with a pretty ribbon.
Source: Brett Stevens
Take advantage of the abundance of fresh berries over summer to bake this delicious wreath. You can substitute the berries for strawberries or blackberries or try your own berry combination. This wreath will make a beautiful centrepiece for your table on Christmas morning or a lovely edible gift.
Source: Brett Stevens
And here's another wreath idea - make sure you use gluten-free cornflour and icing sugar and this one makes a great present or dessert for those with gluten issues.
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These really are the sort of nuts you can't stop eating - deliciously sweet, salty and crunchy.
Source: Brett Stevens
You start with a gingerbread man, turn him upside down and then you have Rudolph. It is simple and brilliant – the kids will go crazy for these!
You don't have to spend big to make a big, festive impact. Source: Tara Fisher
Delicate, crisp and super more-ish, these wafers are perfect with a cuppa or served with vanilla ice-cream as a simple dessert. They are also delicious made with milk chocolate and pecans instead of the dark chocolate and macadamias.
Source: Alan Benson
These will keep for up to two weeks - if you can resist them for that long!
Check out our edible gift recipe collection , with more than 80 delicious ideas.
Source: Alan Benson
