24 Christmas Candy Recipes to Make

The "Candied Pecans" recipe from Cookies and Cups is a simple yet delicious treat. Made with pecans, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, these pecans are toasted and caramelized to create a sweet and crunchy snack. They're perfect for topping desserts or enjoying on their own. The entire process takes only 20 minutes, making it a quick and easy option for a delightful snack.

This Puppy Chow recipe, also known as Muddy Buddies, is an easy and addictive treat made with Chex cereal coated in a smooth blend of chocolate and peanut butter, then dusted with powdered sugar. Ideal for parties and holiday gatherings, this homemade candy is a favorite for its sweet, crunchy texture and delightful combination of flavors. The recipe is simple to make, requires no baking, and is a hit among both kids and adults. It's perfect for those who enjoy a blend of chocolate and peanut butter in a snackable form.

The "Dark Chocolate Toffee Bark" recipe from Kevin Is Cooking is an easy, yet indulgent treat. This recipe creates a rich toffee base that is then topped with melted dark chocolate chips and sprinkled with sea salt flakes. The combination of the buttery toffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of salt makes for an addictive snack. It's a simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients but delivers a luxurious and satisfying sweet treat.

The "White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels" recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod is a simple yet festive treat. It requires only three ingredients - pretzels, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes. The pretzels are dipped in melted white chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint bits. This recipe creates a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors with a holiday twist, ideal for quick holiday snacks or as part of a festive dessert spread.

The "Peppermint Meringues" recipe from Skinnytaste is a light and airy treat perfect for the holiday season. These delicate meringues are flavored with peppermint and have a crisp texture. They're a great low-calorie option for those seeking a sweet, festive treat without too many calories. The recipe is relatively simple, requiring just a few ingredients and precise baking to achieve the perfect meringue.

The "Amish Chocolate Covered Cherries" recipe from Tastes of Lizzy T is a delightful homemade candy treat. It involves maraschino cherries enveloped in a sweet, buttery dough, then dipped in melted chocolate to create a classic confection. This simple and traditional recipe requires just a few ingredients but delivers a luxurious taste, perfect for holiday gifting or indulgent snacking.

The "Swirled Peppermint Marshmallows" recipe from Taste of Home is a delightful treat combining the airy texture of homemade marshmallows with a hint of peppermint. It involves creating a sugary mixture with gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint extract, swirled with food coloring for a festive look. These marshmallows are cut into squares and coated with a confectioners' sugar and peppermint candy mix. Perfect for holiday gifting or as a sweet snack, they are a creative twist on traditional marshmallows.

The "Peppermint Patties" recipe from Butter With A Side of Bread is a delightful homemade version of the classic York Peppermint Patties. The recipe involves a simple combination of butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup, and peppermint extract to create a soft mint candy. Once formed into patties, these are dipped in melted dark chocolate and optionally topped with chocolate jimmies. Perfect for a minty, chocolaty treat, these homemade candies are an excellent choice for parties, gifts, or simply enjoying at home​.

The "Homemade Turtles" recipe from Averie Cooks is a quick, no-bake treat requiring just four ingredients. It features pecans topped with a homemade caramel sauce, covered in melted chocolate. Optionally, a sprinkle of sea salt can be added for an extra flavor dimension. These candies combine crunchy, chewy, salty, and sweet elements, making them irresistible and perfect for holiday candy-making, gifts, or indulgence.

The "Almond Joy" recipe from Pinch and Swirl offers a healthier and tastier alternative to the store-bought candy bar. It's a simple, no-bake recipe using unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, toasted almonds, and dark chocolate. Optional sea salt flakes can be added for extra flavor. The process involves combining the coconut mixture, topping it with almonds, and coating it with melted dark chocolate.

The "Chocolate Almond Clusters" recipe from Baker by Nature is an incredibly simple yet delicious treat, requiring only two ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate and roasted almonds. To make it, you melt the chocolate, stir in the almonds, and spoon clusters onto a baking sheet. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt for an added flavor contrast. These clusters are perfect for a quick and easy dessert or as a homemade gift, combining the creamy texture of chocolate with the crunchy goodness of almonds.

The "Rolo Pretzel Buttons" recipe from Mom On Timeout is a quick and easy treat combining pretzels, Rolo candies, and M&Ms. This simple recipe requires only three ingredients and takes a few minutes to prepare. The combination of salty pretzels with sweet chocolate and caramel makes it a perfect snack for parties or holidays. It's versatile enough to be customized for different occasions using colored M&Ms.

The "Junior Mints" recipe from Taste and Tell is an easy-to-make version of the classic candy. It involves a simple mixture of cream cheese, mint extract, and powdered sugar to form the minty centers, which are then dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate. This homemade version offers a fresh, peppermint flavor and is perfect for those who enjoy making their candies at home.

The "English Toffee" recipe from Two Sisters Crafting is a classic Christmas candy featuring crunchy, buttery toffee topped with melted chocolate. This easy recipe involves melting butter and sugar to a peanut butter color, spreading it over chopped nuts on a cookie sheet, and topping with semi-sweet chocolate chips. The toffee is then broken into pieces for serving. This treat is perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying at home.

The "Toffee Pecan Popcorn Balls with Chocolate Drizzle" recipe from A Spicy Perspective is a festive and delightful treat combining popcorn, toffee bits, and pecans, all held together with a marshmallow mixture. Enhanced with a hint of cinnamon and drizzled with melted chocolate, these popcorn balls are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun edible gift. The recipe is straightforward, allowing for quick preparation and an enjoyable family cooking experience.

The "Polar Bear Paws" recipe from Gonna Want Seconds is a See's Candies-inspired treat featuring chewy caramel and peanut centers enveloped in a smooth white chocolate coating. This no-bake candy is perfect for holiday festivities, offering a blend of sweet and salty flavors with a delightful gooey caramel center. The recipe is easy to make and allows for variations in nuts and chocolate types, catering to different tastes. It's a delicious choice for those who appreciate homemade versions of classic confections.

The "Rum Balls" recipe from Spend With Pennies is a simple, no-bake dessert made with crushed Oreos, walnuts, heavy cream, and dark rum. These ingredients are mixed together and rolled into balls, which are then coated in optional toppings like chocolate sprinkles or coconut. The rum balls are refrigerated for at least 48 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld. This recipe is an easy and festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings.

The "Caramels" recipe from Tastes Better From Scratch is a classic treat, perfect for the holiday season. The recipe involves slowly cooking butter, sugar, corn syrup, and evaporated milk to a firm ball stage, then adding vanilla. These soft, chewy caramels are cut into pieces and can be wrapped in wax paper. The process requires patience, but the result is deliciously rewarding caramels ideal for gifting or indulging.

The "Candy Cane Fudge" recipe from Shugary Sweets is a festive holiday treat combining white chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, heavy cream, sugar, and crushed peppermint candy canes. This no-bake fudge is easy to prepare, requiring boiling and mixing ingredients before setting in a pan. The result is a sweet, minty fudge perfect for Christmas gifting and celebrations.

The "Reindeer Chow" recipe from Life Made Simple Bakes is a fun and festive snack mix combining Chex and Cheerio cereals with M&Ms, pretzels, and peanuts. Coated in melted white chocolate and optionally sprinkled with festive decorations, this sweet and salty treat is quick to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delightful snack for kids and adults alike.

The "Candied Orange and Lemon Peel" recipe from The Daring Gourmet is a method to transform citrus peels into sweet, flavorful treats. It involves boiling and simmering the peels in sugar syrup until translucent, then rolling them in sugar. This process enhances the peels' flavor and texture, making them ideal for garnishing or adding to various desserts. The recipe is versatile, applicable to any citrus fruit, and yields a delightful, homemade alternative to store-bought candied peels.

The "Snickerdoodle Truffles" recipe from Honest And Truly is a delectable treat combining cookie dough and chocolate. It features a snickerdoodle cookie dough made with cream cheese, sugars, and spices, rolled into balls, and coated with cinnamon sugar. These truffles are then dipped in melted dark chocolate, offering a rich and flavorful dessert perfect for those who love the classic snickerdoodle taste in a creative, bite-sized form. This recipe is a delightful choice for holidays or special occasions.

The "Candy Canes" recipe from The Spruce Eats is a traditional holiday treat that involves cooking a sugar mixture to a high temperature and then adding peppermint flavoring. The candy is colored, twisted, and shaped into the iconic cane shape. This process creates the classic peppermint candy canes known for their festive appearance and refreshing taste. The recipe offers an opportunity to create a homemade version of this popular Christmas candy.

The "Peppermint Brownie Truffles" recipe from Inside BruCrew Life is a festive, easy-to-make treat. It requires baking a brownie mix, rolling the brownies into balls, and freezing them. The balls are then dipped in melted white chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint candy bits. This simple, three-ingredient recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delicious combination of chocolate and peppermint flavors.