Get festive with these edible gifts

This icy cold limoncello keeps guests guessing as to how the lemon got inside the bottle. The secret is patience. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Incredibly easy to make and yet so gorgeous to look at, this edible gift is a fun one for the kids to make. There are three flavour combinations but the method is the same. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This gift takes a few months (so start now for the following Christmas), but the magic and shared wonder is well worth the wait. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Keep chilled until ready to serve. To toast almonds, toss them in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for a minute or two until golden. Remove from pan immediately to prevent burning. Note

Flavoured with peppermint and marbled with a little red food colouring, these cushiony clouds of sweet delight make great edible gifts.

Colourful, rich and dark, this tasty sweet treat is ideal for after dinner with a cup of tea.

These iced lemon-scented biscuits are a great pantry standby and make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Photography and recipe by Gourmet Traveller.

Gather the kids for some festive baking. They’ll love the process of getting their hands dirty with dough and the delicious end result as well!

Alexa Johnston gets you out of the mall and into the kitchen to craft delicious edible Christmas gifts.