Edible holiday gifts, made lovingly by hand, are often the most appreciated. Not only are they a delightful gesture, but rolling up your sleeves and getting messy in the kitchen can be a lot of fun. Here are 7 easy recipes – both sweet and savory – that will get you all kinds of compliments this holiday season.

1. Duck Fat Biscochitos   

A traditional sugar cookie made with lard, biscochitos are a Christmas staple in the American Southwest. But the orange and fennel flavor reminds us more of Southwest France. So we had to create a version that uses our duck fat, bien sur! We chose a duck-shaped cookie cutter, but these can be made in any shape you like.

2. Foie Gras Butter   

This decadent treat will impress even the most die-hard foodies on your gift list. They don’t have to know how easy it is to make! Tie a bow around the jar, and include a box of quality crackers or flatbread for an added touch.

3. Bacon Brittle 

Sweet, salty, and smoky, this crunchy candy is generously studded with our applewood-smoked bacon and toasted pecans.  Just be warned – not only is Pig Brittle delicious, but it’s also addicting! Once your friends and family taste it, it’ll be requested year after year.

4. Duck Fat Caramels

This recipe makes about 60 caramels, which gives you a little room for nibbling. Taste tests are very important, especially when making gifts. The recipe for these silky, melt-in-your-mouth confections comes from Laura Davis of the food blog, Tide & Thyme. We think they’d make a lovely & unique edible gift.

5. Bacon Duck Fat Caramel Corn

This caramel popcorn is savory, sweet, salty, crispy, chewy, and a welcome addition to the holiday party. What’s even better is that the easy recipe can be made ahead of time; it will remain crunchy and delicious for a week.

6. Maple Oatmeal Cookies with Bacon & Apple

These hearty oatmeal cookies are studded with crumbled bacon, toasted pecans, and two kinds of apples, then sprinkled with maple sugar for an extra dimension of flavor. They’re sweet and salty, chewy and crisp – and make delicious gifts if you can resist eating them yourself.

7. Dark Chocolate Chestnut Truffles

The one time we mean chocolate truffles when we say truffles. These little bites are packed with rich chocolate flavor and the sweetness of our fully-cooked chestnuts. Best of all? They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for sharing.

If you make any of these tasty recipes, please share photos with us on social media! Just tag @dartagnanfoods on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Since 1985, D’Artagnan has been at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement, producing superior tasting products by partnering with small ranches and farms. We are committed to free-range, natural production, sustainable and humane farming practices and no use of antibiotics or hormones. That’s why D’Artagnan products have been revered by America’s most renowned chefs for over 30 years. We offer the same high-quality products to home cooks at dartagnan.com, along with recipes and guides to help you live the tasty life.

Are you a business looking to serve or sell D’Artagnan? We invite both chefs and food retailers to reach out and become D’Artagnan customers.

Connect with us on social media to share your cooking adventures. Tag @dartagnanfoods on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.