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    Home » Recipe Round-ups

    35 Easy Christmas Candy Recipes

    Published: Nov 12, 2023 · by Renée B. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    12-panel collage of different Christmas candy recipes in this collection. Pin text reads: 35 Best Recipes for Homemade Christmas Candy

    Make your favorite holiday confections at home with our collection of Homemade Christmas Candy recipes; including nostalgic, old-fashioned favorites, rich, decadent chocolates, and colorful, kid-friendly candies.

    9-panel collage of different Christmas candy recipes in this collection.

    It’s easy to make delicious versions of the Christmas candies you love at home. We’ve gathered some of our favorite easy Christmas candy recipes: recipes for nostalgic sweets like old-fashioned peanut butter balls, peppermint bark, and chocolate covered cherries, rich, luxurious chocolates like Bavarian mints and homemade truffles, and colorful, fun candies like gumdrop nougat, reindeer bark, and Grinch buttons.

    Making homemade Christmas candy is a sweet tradition, with each sweet bite bringing back memories of Christmas’ past. Homemade candies make excellent gifts for family, friends, and neighbors, too. Be sure to bag some candies in cellophane and tie them up with a festive ribbon to have on hand for unexpected guests!

    8-panel collage of different Christmas candy recipes in this collection.

    This post is dedicated to my friend, Keri, who first taught me how to make peanut butter balls many years ago, and to her mother, Pat, who taught her.

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    Easy Christmas Candy Recipes

    1

    Bavarian Mints

    Bavarian Mints are smooth, creamy, and downright decadent! Also known as Chocolate Meltaways, these easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for the holidays.

    2

    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge

    Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

    Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is sweet, creamy, nutty, and just a little salty. This easy no-bake recipe is made in the microwave with just four ingredients.

    3

    Pumpkin Spice Pecan Toffee

    Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

    This Pumpkin Spice Pecan Toffee is perfect for fall gift giving and holiday nibbling.

    4

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

    These old-fashioned chocolate-dipped Peanut Butter Balls are simply irresistible! Made with four simple pantry staples, this easy, kid-friendly candy is perfect for food gifts, dessert bars, and holiday parties.

    5

    Gumdrop Nougat

    Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

    This creamy nougat dotted with fruity gumdrop candies is a bright, beautiful, festive sweet treat. 

    6

    Copycat Almond Roca

    Photo Credit: noshingwiththenolands.com

    This Copycat Almond Roca recipe features a caramel and almond layer crowned with a blend of semi-sweet and white chocolate. Always a crowd-pleaser!

    7

    Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries

    Hand-dipped, homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries (or cherry cordials) are always a welcome Christmas favorite. They make a wonderful holiday gift, too. 

    8

    Glass Candy

    Photo Credit: www.sparklestosprinkles.com

    Stained Glass Candy is simple, delicious, and easy to make. This holiday favorite tastes like a Jolly Rancher or a lollipop.

    9

    Crispy Coconut Balls

    Photo Credit: lifeloveandgoodfood.com

    These little coconut-coated bonbons look like snow balls and are perfect for holiday parties, treat bags, and cookie swaps!

    10

    Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

    Photo Credit: pamsdailydish.com

    Chocolate-covered Pretzel Rods are the perfect edible gift for the holiday season - no one can resist their sweet and salty deliciousness!

    11

    Dark Chocolate-covered Marshmallows

    Photo Credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com

    These Chocolate-dipped Homemade Marshmallows take a bit of time, but their fluffy, soft texture it totally worth the effort. Dipped in dark chocolate and covered in sprinkles, these sweet treats are perfect for holidays gifting.

    12

    Homemade York Peppermint Patties

    Photo Credit: lifecurrentsblog.com

    These copycat York Peppermint Patties are sure to become your favorite mint candy! Easy to make, these sweet, refreshing homemade candies requires only 4 ingredients.

    13

    Peanut Butter Buckeyes

    Photo Credit: thetoastykitchen.com

    A long-time Midwest Christmas candy tradition, Peanut Butter Buckeyes are a sweet peanut butter confection dipped in chocolate to resemble the nut of the buckeye tree. They're easy to make ahead of time, and perfect for holiday dessert trays!

    14

    Layered Hazelnut Truffles

    Photo Credit: www.baking-sense.com

    These decadent Chocolate Truffles are made with luxurious layers of Dark chocolate hazelnut ganache and milk chocolate cinnamon ganache for a elegant holiday treat.

    15

    Southern Pecan Toffee

    Photo Credit: www.onehappyhousewife.com

    Buttery, crunchy, and perfectly sweet, this Southern Pecan Toffee is easy to make and great for holiday gift giving.

    16

    Gingerbread Marshmallows

    Photo Credit: www.coffeewithus3.com

    Indulge in the cozy flavors of Christmas with these Gingerbread Marshmallows, infused with molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

    17

    Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

    Deep chocolate with a kiss of mint make this easy-to-make Mint Chocolate Fudge perfect for Christmas. Recipe includes a handy "freezer fudge" hack so you can stock up for chocolate emergencies all year long.

    18

    Chocolate Reindeer Bark

    Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

    Reindeer Chocolate Bark is a sweet and salty Christmas treat for kids of all ages. Perfect for stashing in a candy tin or cellophane bags for parties, or giving as a Secret Santa gift.

    19

    Christmas Fudge

    Photo Credit: www.organizedisland.com

    The holidays wouldn't be the same without a plateful of creamy, decadent Christmas Fudge. Makes a perfect gift for the Christmas season.

    20

    Grinch Candy Buttons

    Photo Credit: tikkido.com

    These Grinch Candy Buttons, inspired by old-fashioned candy buttons, are a festive treat to enjoy while watching the Grinch movie with the family!

    21

    Biscoff Fudge

    Photo Credit: bakingmehungry.com

    Biscoff Fudge needs to be at the top of your favorite holiday must-make recipes! This unique fudge is a perfect balance of white chocolate paired with the biscoff flavor. Delish!

    22

    Peppermint Bark

    Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

    For many, Homemade Peppermint Bark is a Christmas candy tradition - an unforgettable seasonal favorite that brings back the memories of Christmas' past with every bite.

    23

    Hot Chocolate Fudge

    Photo Credit: www.chocolatemoosey.com

    This easy chocolate fudge with marshmallows - Hot Chocolate Fudge - is an excellent choice for adding to your holiday cookie and candy trays.

    24

    Torrone (Italian Nut Nougat)

    Photo Credit: xoxobella.com

    Traditional Italian Torrone is a sweet, chewy Christmas candy made with roasted nuts and nougat.

    25

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Photo Credit: www.bakingyouhappier.com

    Sugar Cookie Fudge is a decadent Christmas fudge that tastes just like a sugar cookie!

    26

    Peanut Brittle

    Photo Credit: www.theflavorbender.com

    Crunchy peanuts smothered in caramel make this Homemade Peanut Brittle perfect for holiday gift giving.

    27

    Cracker Toffee

    Photo Credit: www.ashcroftfamilytable.com

    Cracker Candy is super-easy to make: buttery crackers covered in delicious toffee topped with melted chocolate and cookie crumbs for an ultimate Christmas treat.

    28

    Southern Pecan Pralines

    Photo Credit: www.scotchandscones.com

    Southern Pecan Pralines are a holiday luxury. These melt-in-your-mouth sweets are easy to make, and so good you’ll want to make them again and again! 

    29

    Chewy Salted Caramels

    Photo Credit: www.anediblemosaic.com

    These rich, buttery, decadent Salted Caramels have just a hint of vanilla, and make a beautiful, festive homemade gift or party treat for the holidays.

    30

    Easy Corn Flake Candy

    Photo Credit: www.giftofhospitality.com

    Corn Flake Candy recipe is a quick, easy way to make candy at home—no candy thermometer required!

    31

    Homemade Sponge Candy

    Photo Credit: artofnaturalliving.com

    Also known as seafoam, Homemade Sponge Candy is airy, crunchy toffee coated in chocolate, with a flavor reminiscent of toasted marshmallows.

    32

    Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Slices

    Photo Credit: cravingsomethinghealthy.com

    These Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Slices are a perfect combination of Christmas flavors. They are so easy to make, too!

    33

    Cinnamon Rock Candy

    Photo Credit: www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com

    Cinnamon Rock Candy is an old-time Christmas favorite - just like grandma used to make!

    34

    Apple Cider Caramels

    Photo Credit: www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com

    These melt-in-your-mouth Apple Cider Caramels taste like a Hot Caramel Apple Cider in a soft and chewy little package.

    35

    Martha Washington Candy

    Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

    Martha Washington Candy is an old-fashioned holiday favorite. With creamy coconut-pecan centers coated in chocolate, this classic confection is a pure, decadent delight. 

    Love it? Pin it! If you love this collection of Christmas Candy recipes, make sure that you don’t lose it! Pin it to your favorite Pinterest recipe board before you go!

    12-panel collage of different Christmas candy recipes in this collection. Pin text reads: 35 Best Recipes for Homemade Christmas Candy

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