Christmas Candy Recipes

Fudge, peanut brittle, caramels, whatever you fancy! Here are all your favorite Christmas candies, and maybe a few you haven't even thought of yet.

Staff Picks

5-Ingredient Peppermint Bark

Rating: 4.66 stars
300
This layered peppermint bark is a delectable blend of semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, and peppermint. Semisweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate can be used.
By Andrea

Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy

Rating: 4.63 stars
1123
Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.
By FUNKYSEAMONKEY

Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

Rating: 4.57 stars
68
Easy and yummy. Great for parties.
By Tricia D

Divinity

Rating: 4.55 stars
160
White divinity which I used to call divinity fudge. Absolutely divine! Store in an airtight container.
By Cathy

Grandma Myrna's Honey-Walnut Brittle

Rating: 4.33 stars
2
After several failed attempts at making homemade brittle, I finally got some sense and called my Grandma Myrna! She gave me this recipe for brittle made in the microwave, and I had instant success! The best tips she gave were to 'work quickly, have everything pre-measured out, and for goodness' sake, don't burn yourself!'
By Kim

Homemade Caramels with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt

Rating: 5 stars
3
These deliciously buttery caramels are covered with rich dark chocolate and just a touch of sea salt for an incredible combination that you will love! Store in the refrigerator.
By larkspur

Chocolate Covered Cherries

Rating: 4.71 stars
274
Easy, delicious cherries. Just like you buy in the box! It's best to let the candies ripen for 1 to 2 weeks.
By Meredith

Caramels

Rating: 4.64 stars
745
I have used this recipe for almost 41 years, and have yet to have any bad batches. My grandson loves 'em!
By Barbara

My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn

Rating: 4.88 stars
1227
This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!
By ANITALOUISE

Torrone (Italian Nut and Nougat Confection)

Rating: 4.42 stars
22
This gorgeous candy is very easy, but it does take a while to make--mostly standing at the stove and stirring. But it's worth it for the gorgeous nut-studded, amazingly textured final product.
By Chef John

Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge

Rating: 4.49 stars
1965
This is the best recipe for creamy and delicious peanut butter fudge I have ever used. It is great for sharing at work.
By ANGIEH

Rum Truffles

Rating: 4.47 stars
36
These truffles will be soft inside despite that it feels firm on the outside. You only need to store them in a cool place, but not necessarily the fridge. Make sure you always use an airtight container! Be sure to use good quality chocolate!
By TOO TOO
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Inspiration and Ideas

Our Top 20 Christmas Candy Recipes

Our Top 20 Christmas Candy Recipes
Homemade candy is such a treat, and it's a favorite for gift-giving. Get recipes for fudge, peanut brittle, peppermint bark, truffles, caramels, toffee, and other old-fashioned favorites.
How to Make Homemade Candy

How to Make Homemade Candy
All you need are a few supplies, simple ingredients, and a little know-how.
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Mom's Best Peanut Brittle
Rating: Unrated
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Buckeyes

Buckeyes
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20 Easy Christmas Candies You Can Make With 5 Ingredients or Less

20 Easy Christmas Candies You Can Make With 5 Ingredients or Less
Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Grandpa's Popcorn Balls
Rating: Unrated
162

World's Best Peanut Butter Fudge

Rating: 4.6 stars
495

A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!

More Christmas Candy Recipes

What Is Sponge Candy and How Do I Make It?

Seafoam candy, honeycomb, honeycomb toffee: whatever you call it, it's delicious.
By Vicky McDonald

Double-Decker Marshmallow Fudge

Rating: 4 stars
8
A layer of homemade marshmallow batter is poured over a pan of fudge to make a truly decadent version of this holiday favorite.
By Mackenzie Schieck

How to Make Marshmallows: Tips for Beginners

You might never settle for store-bought 'mallows again.
By Mackenzie Schieck

Chocolate Salami

Rating: 5 stars
6
This no-bake chocolate salami recipe (salame de chocolate) from Brazil is very easy. It's named salami because it looks like one. It's a great conversation piece!
By Rita

Chef John's Rocky Road

Rating: 5 stars
5
I thought I was gonna show you how to make a famous candy, based on a famous ice cream, but as it turns out, it's actually the other way around. The ice cream flavor was inspired by an Australian candy that goes by the same name, which used the same signature ingredients--chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts. Regardless, this is super easy to make, and would be an absolutely wonderful edible gift for the upcoming holidays. Keep unused portions in the fridge.
By Chef John

How To Make Candy: A Beginner's Guide

You can be a kid in your very own candy shop!
By Vanessa Greaves

Chocolate Orange Truffles

Rating: 4.48 stars
69
Use orange liqueur or orange juice to flavor these dipped truffles. This is a very easy recipe, requiring no candy thermometer and no sensitive tempering of the chocolate.
By Terry

Easy Candied Grapefruit Peel

Rating: 4.5 stars
1
This candied grapefruit peel is delightfully bittersweet and festive-looking. You can also dip the cooled rinds in chocolate. Will keep in an airtight container for several weeks, or in the refrigerator longer.
By Ellen P

Fudge

Rating: 4.49 stars
1362
I double the recipe and put in a glass baking dish (9x13 inches). Nice for holidays . . . Keep it for a secret and family and friends will think you worked forever on it . . . (smiles). You can also use peanut butter chips and make peanut butter fudge.
By Dana

Peanut Butter Shoestring Haystacks

Rating: 3.81 stars
12
These are easy, no-bake cookies of peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shoestring potatoes.
By Julie Pierce

Grandma's Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge

Rating: 4.9 stars
13
This old-fashioned style of peanut butter fudge is not that easy to find out there. The ones I tend to run across always seem to be the soft, creamy version, which is not what I'm into. If it's going to feel like peanut butter in my mouth, then what's the point? No, I want something that feels dense and firm in my fingers but will almost instantly liquefy in when it hits my tongue.
By Chef John

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

Rating: 4.26 stars
590
This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.
By BOOK_WORM

Puppy Chow

Rating: 4.71 stars
687
This recipe can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
By Nicky

Buckeye Balls II

Rating: 4.59 stars
696
These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.
By Allison O'Brien

Easy OREO Truffles

Rating: 4.76 stars
2149
These truffles are very easy and delicious. You can't go wrong with OREO, cream cheese and chocolate!
By Baker's

Hard Candy

Rating: 4.6 stars
147
An easy recipe for hard candy. The hardest part is waiting for the sugar to reach the proper temperature. Be patient and use a candy thermometer for perfect candy. This recipe can easily be adjusted by using different flavored extracts and food colorings.
By JUDITH SYNESAEL

Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Rating: 4.73 stars
1019
This is a wonderful peanut brittle that is easy to make and wows everyone! Have all the ingredients for this recipe measured out and ready. This recipe requires that you react quickly. You do not have time to measure ingredients in between steps.
By Amanda

Saltine Toffee Cookies

Rating: 4.68 stars
1230
This is an easy to make but wonderfully delicious treat. We pack them in tins and give as gifts during the holidays. Use your favorite nuts to top the cookies.
By Tracy

Chewy Caramel

Rating: 4.64 stars
417
Rich, chewy caramel to individually wrap or use in candy making.
By HARSHMA

Basic Truffles

Rating: 4.27 stars
101
This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings
By Gina Mork

Caramels

Rating: 4.64 stars
719
I have used this recipe for almost 41 years, and have yet to have any bad batches. My grandson loves 'em!
By Barbara

Honeycomb Toffee

Rating: 4.23 stars
17
This very fun and simple-to-make candy goes by many names; cinder toffee, sponge candy, and my personal favorite, 'hokey pokey,' but no matter what you call it, this eye-catching confection is a proven crowd pleaser. Thousands of bubbles, trapped in the cooling sugar syrup, give this the most interesting melt-in-your-mouth texture. As long as you're very careful and heat the syrup up to the correct temp, there's not a lot that can go wrong.
By Chef John

Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds

Rating: 4.66 stars
575
Here is an easy snack idea to serve at any holiday party.
By BJ

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Rating: 4.54 stars
143
I have been making these for years, and they are always a hit!
By Honda
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