Whether you’re shopping online today, Cyber Monday, or just browsing for gift ideas, food makes a perfect present, and not just for the usual “showing your love through cooking” reason (though that’s a good one too). Edible gifts are ideal because they disappear. That means there’s no struggle on the part of the giver to figure out the right size and color of sweater that the giftee will be wearing for years to come, and no guilt on the part of the receiver about how long to wait before donating said ill-fitting sweater to Goodwill. All there is to do is eat and enjoy (even regifting will bring joy to somebody). Epicurious’s new Edible Christmas Gifts to Make or Buy slideshow features recipes for a dozen edible gifts, plus online sources for the best alternatives to homemade. Our picks include a make-it recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate and Walnut Fudge with a buy-it option from Murdick’s Fudge (both pictured above). Other gifts include jam, chocolate truffles, New Orleans pralines, Cheddar shortbread, and lemon liqueur. Click through the edible gift slideshow and let us know what you are planning to make or buy for the holidays this year.[...]

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Cyber Monday Shopping: Edible Christmas Gifts to Buy or Make