From the first ever clumsily scrawled card, to scarfs and beautifully designed home crafts, the gifts that children make for their mothers are the most treasured of all. For foodie mums, if those gifts are edible then they stand out above all others. If you'd like to bring a smile to your foodie mum's face on Mother's Day, check out this edible gifts guide - we've got all the inspiration you need to whip up a truly special homemade treat.
Stem Ginger Shortbread from The Great British Bake Off: How to Bake by Linda Collister
Sometimes the most simple, classic bakes are the best. This delicious biscuit recipe from the team behind Bake Off is definitely a keeper, with a lovely hint of spicy ginger for that extra special afternoon treat.
Heart Cookies from Heart On A Plate by Emma Marsden
These delightful cookies are certainly the way to any mum's heart, made with a crisp lemon biscuit base and beautifully decorated with pink icing and delicate hearts.
Get your copy of Heart on a Plate here.
Horseradish Vodka from Booze for Free by Andy Hamilton
It may not be your classic Mother's Day bake, but you can't deny any mum will love a bottle of homemade vodka with a seriously fiery kick from the horseradish root. Follow this step-by-step video guide from the guys behind the Booze for Free and you can't go wrong.
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Iced Biscuits from The Primrose Bakery Book by Martha Swift & Lisa Thomas
It doesn't get sweeter than these pretty iced biscuits from the clever team behind The Primrose Bakery. This easy-to-follow recipe makes 30 biscuits, so your Mother's Day gift can be enjoyed all week!
Buy The Primrose Bakery Book here.
Coffee Toffee from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman
The perfect treat for any caffeine-loving mum (and we know there are a few out there), which balances the rich coffee flavour with sweet, irresistible toffee. What a combo!
Buy your copy of The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook here.
Edible Flower Lollipops from Meringue Girls: Everything Sweet by The Meringue Girls
For a fun activity that's something a bit different, follow these foolproof instructions for lollipops decorated with the most beautiful delicate flowers, which are edible too!
Get your copy of Meringue Girls: Everything Sweet here.
Montezuma's Shortbread from The Little Book of Chocolat by Joanne Harris & Fran Warde
Who doesn't love a slice of rich chocolate and caramel millionaire’s shortbread? Add a little edible gold leaf, and you've got a shortbread recipe fit for Montezuma - the aztec king of chocolate himself. Or, more importantly, for mum!
Get your copy of The Little Book of Chocolat here.
Espresso, Fig and Walnut Muffins from Perfect Host by Felicity Cloake
A failsafe afternoon treat, these little muffins are a flavour sensation with the fig, walnut and coffee complementing each other perfectly.
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Lemon Curd from The WI Cookbook by Mary Gwynn
This glorious tangy-yet-sweet lemon curd only takes 15 minutes to make, and yields around a kilo, which makes it a lovely lasting gift for mum to enjoy.
Buy your copy of The WI Cookbook here.
Iced Ring Biscuits from How Baking Works by James Morton
A celebratory classic, take mum on a trip down memory lane back to all those birthday parties she threw for you when you were little, where these delicious party ring biscuits would always make an appearance. The perfect way to say thank you, don't you think?
