Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

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Nobody ever had visions of rice cakes dance through his head. Christmas means calories don’t count and candy is a food group. Ever since I first made it four years ago, not a Christmas has gone by without someone (or several someones) asking me to make my infamous Christmas Crack. People crave sweets during the holidays; let’s give them what they want. To that end, I have gathered up dozens of delicious candy recipes for you to try this holiday season.

MINTS

CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE HEARTS – GLORIOUS TREATS
CINNAMON SWIRL CREAM CHEESE MINTS – BARBARA BAKES (top right)
PEPPERMINT MERINGUE KISSES – OUR LADY OF SECOND HELPINGS (bottom left)
PEPPERMINT SWIRL MARSHMALLOWS – KRISSY’S CREATIONS (top left)
PEPPERMINT TAFFY – TASTE OF HOME (bottom right)

CARAMELS

BROWN BUTTER CARAMELS – ECLECTIC RECIPES (bottom left)
GINGERBREAD CARAMELS – CONFECTIONS OF A FOODIE BRIDE (top right)
SALTY VANILLA BEAN CARAMELS – THE SPICED LIFE
SEA SALT CARAMELS – SUGAR AND GRACE (top left)
VANILLA CARAMELS – THE GUNNY SACK (bottom right)

NUTS & BRITTLES

BOURBON PRALINES – ANDREA’S RECIPES
CANDIED CHRISTMAS PECANS – MBAKES
CHIPOTLE CASHEW BEER BRITTLE – THE SPICED LIFE
CHIPOTLE MAPLE PEANUT BRITTLE – THE SPICED LIFE
HONEY COMB BRITTLE AND CHILI LIME AND CASHEW BRITTLE – DONUTS, DRESSES AND DIRT
MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE – THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE (top left)
PISTACHIO BRITTLE – BROWN EYED BAKER (bottom left)
POPCORN PEANUT BRITTLE – EZRA POUND CAKE (mid left)
SALTED COCOA NIB BRITTLE – THE SPICED LIFE
SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN TURTLES – ALASKA FROM SCRATCH
TEN MINUTE PEANUT BRITTLE – SHUGARY SWEETS (right)

CANDIED FRUIT

CANDIED ORANGE PEEL – EVERYDAY MUSING
VANILLA ORANGE CANDIED CRANBERRIES – A SPICY PERSPECTIVE

FUDGE

BROWN SUGAR FUDGE – COMPLETEY DELICIOUS (top right)
CHOCOLATE MINT FUDGE – FEEDING BIG (bottom left)
CLASSIC FUDGE – KAILLEY’S KITCHEN
COOKIES AND CREAM FUDGE – PREMEDITATED LEFTOVERS (mid left)
EGGNOG FUDGE – RECIPE GIRL (bottom right)
NO FAIL FUDGE – LIFE AS LEELS
PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE – SALLY’S BAKING ADDITION
SALTED NUTELLA FUDGE – MANU’S MENU (top left)
SMORES FUDGE – BOMBSHELL BLING
TURTLE CHEESECAKE FUDGE – INSIDE BRU CREW LIFE

BARKS

BISCOFF TIGER BARK – MISS IN THE KITCHEN (bottom right)
BUTTER CRUNCH – THE SPICED LIFE
CAMPFIRE CRACK S’MORSLES – MAD IN CRAFTS (mid right)
CHERRY ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARK – HEALTHY SEASONAL RECIPES
CHRISTMAS CRACK – MAD IN CRAFTS
CRANBERRY AND WALNUT WINTER BARK – SIMPLY DESIGNING (top right)
DARK CHOCOLATE BACON BARK – BHG (bottom left)
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK – NOBLE PIG
MINT CHOCOLATE COOKIE BARK – SIMPLY SOUTHERN BAKING
PEPPERMINT BARK SNOWFLAKES – RHUBARB AND HONEY
STRAWBERRY, PISTACHIO, WHITE CHOCOLATE BARK – SPECIALTY CAKE CREATIONS (top left)

TRUFFLES

BROWN BUTTER COOKIE DOUGH TRUFFLES – THAT SKINNY CHICK CAN BAKE (top right)
CHUBBY HUBBY TRUFFLES – WING IT VEGAN (left)
CLEMENTINE RUM BALLS – HEALTHY SEASONAL RECIPES
COOKIE DOUGH BROWNIE BOMBS – JUST A PINCH (mid right)
ORANGE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES – NOT YOUR MOMMA’S COOKIE (bottom right)

MISC

ANGEL FOOD CANDY – TASTE OF HOME
CHOCOLATE COATED PRETZEL RODS – COOKING ON THE FRONT BURNER
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZELS – ALL SHE COOKS
CHOCOLATE PEANUT CLUSTERS – PUMPKIN AND A PRINCESS (top right)
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT STIRRING SPOONS – MAD IN CRAFTS
DULCE DE LECHE PRETZELS – SIMPLE SOUTHERN BAKING (bottom left)
HOMEMADE DIVINITY – PREMEDITATED LEFTOVERS (mid right)
HOMEMADE GUMDROPS – CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE, AND MORE
MARSHMALLOW DOLLOPS – THE VIEW FROM GREAT ISLAND (top left)
REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUP BARS – THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE
ROCK CANDY – YOUNG WIFEY
ROCK CANDY ON A STICK – HAPPINESS IS HOMEMADE
TRADITIONAL TOFFEE – PREMEDITATED LEFTOVERS (bottom right)
TURTLES – NELLIE BELLIE
WHITE CHOCOLATE PRETZEL SNOWFLAKES – MOM ENDEAVORS
WHITE CHOCOLATE TREE POPS – THE DECORATED COOKIE

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  1. Christmas Candy Recipes (10)Laura says

    For some reason I only just got the notification that you included me in this–so a very belated thanks! Great list! 🙂

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  2. Christmas Candy Recipes (11)Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    Wow! Really nicely put together! i love that you have included so many collages, and that you orgaized it so well. Thank you for including my clementine rum balls. Pinning.

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Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are traditional Christmas candy? ›

Every trip past the candy dish yielded a handful of cut rock candy, rainbow gems, baby ribbons, chocolate-filled straws, filled raspberries, and other treats to suck on while opening gifts. Other Christmas classics include peppermint patties and candy canes.

What is the least popular Christmas candy? ›

These Are the Most Hated Christmas Candies in America, and the List Will Make You Furious
  1. Reindeer Corn. Walmart/Allrecipes.
  2. Christmas Nougat. Walmart/Allrecipes. ...
  3. Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cordials. Walmart/Allrecipes. ...
  4. Candy Canes (Non-Peppermint) ...
  5. Peeps. ...
  6. Ribbon Candy. ...
  7. Old-Fashioned Hard Candies. ...
  8. Lifesavers Storybooks. ...
Dec 11, 2023

What is the most unhealthy candy in the world? ›

10 Most Dangerous and Unhealthy Candies
  • Reese's Pieces. ...
  • Skittles. ...
  • Whoppers. ...
  • M&Ms. ...
  • Candy Corn. ...
  • Sour Patch Kids. Naturally colorful foods are highly nutritious, but Sour Patch Kids definitely don't grow on trees. ...
  • Twizzlers. Don't let the “low fat” marketing fool you. ...
  • Mounds.
Oct 26, 2015

What is the oldest holiday candy? ›

Candy canes are one of the oldest Christmas candies, first appearing in the 17th century in Europe. They were originally straight white sticks of sugar that were meant to symbolize shepherd's crooks.

What is the most popular chocolate at Christmas? ›

A 2019 survey conducted with UK consumers revealed that the most popular Christmas chocolate selection box with the UK public was Celebrations by Mars, which was favored by around 37 percent of respondents.

What's a Christmas dessert? ›

There are even desserts that double as sweet homemade Christmas food gifts, like the boozy rum balls and homemade marshmallows. Along with classics like a traditional yule log, you'll find fun new Christmas desserts that might just surprise you like hot chocolate cookies, eggnog ice cream, and sugar cookie fudge.

What is the number one candy holiday? ›

Trumped by Halloween, Easter is known as the second best-selling candy holiday in the nation. Americans spend an average of $2 billion on Halloween candy, $1.9 billion on Easter candy, $1.4 billion on Christmas candy and $1 billion on Valentine's Day candy.

What is the most patriotic candy? ›

Top 5 American-made, Patriotic Treats
  • What's American-made, Patriotic and Better Than a Fireworks Show? ...
  • Stars & Stripes Nuts & Chews. ...
  • Sour Stars. ...
  • Stars & Stripes Assorted Lollypops. ...
  • Stars & Stripes Peanut Brittle. ...
  • Marshmallow Treats. ...
  • See's Candies – American-made Patriotic Treats Since 1921.

What is the 1 most popular candy? ›

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc.

How to make candy Christmas ornaments? ›

Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Spray insides of cookie cutters with cooking spray; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Arrange 4 to 8 hard candies to fit in each cookie cutter. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until candy is melted.

What is the most eaten chocolate at Christmas? ›

A 2019 survey conducted with UK consumers revealed that the most popular Christmas chocolate selection box with the UK public was Celebrations by Mars, which was favored by around 37 percent of respondents.

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