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 is the most popular Christmas candy? ›

According to America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State Report, a comprehensive study by research firm HubScore that delved into a survey of the top 20 favorite Christmas candies, Kit Kat ranked top in 13 states followed by a tie between Skittles and candy canes, both ranked top in six states.

What is 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.

How far in advance can you make Christmas candy? ›

Most candies will keep 2 to 3 weeks (if not longer) if stored tightly covered in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. It's best to avoid storing different types of candy together in the same container because hard candies will become soft and sticky, and soft candies will dry out.

What is a traditional Christmas candy in England? ›

Britain: Mint humbugs

Brits offer these peppermint-flavored black-and-white striped candies to each other throughout Christmas season—sometimes as a lighthearted nod to the phrase "Bah, humbug!" made famous in Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.

What is the most unhealthy candy in the world? ›

Not only do Twix bars have the most calories, but they also have the highest amount of fat, making them the least healthy candy for your child to eat. Just one Fun Size Twix contains 250 calories, 17 grams of sugar and 14 grams of total fat. That's a lot for such a small piece of candy!

What is the top 1 candy in the world? ›

This is surprisingly hard to find results for, but the best selling one in the US is the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, with annual sales passing $2 billion. Most popular candy of all time is Reese's peanut butter cups. followed by skittles then M&Ms in the USA at least . Around the world it's snickers.

What popular snack was originally a Christmas treat? ›

Animal Crackers Were Originally a Christmas Treat – Animal crackers were first introduced aro0und Christmastime in 1902. the string on the ox was originally intended to be used to hang the boxes on Christmas trees.

What is Hanukkah candy? ›

In the 20th century, candy manufacturers started selling Hanukkah-themed chocolate coins wrapped in gold or silver foil, as a substitute or supplement to real money gifts. Hanukkah gelt. Chocolate gelt. Alternative names. Gelt, Dmei chanukah.

What happens to unsold Christmas candy? ›

"All but a very small portion is sold, the rest may go to a food pantry like Second Harvest. But every retailer has to deal with their own leftover inventory on their own."

What candy takes the longest to expire? ›

Hard candy like Jolly Ranchers, lollipops and other individually wrapped candies can essentially last forever if they're stored right and kept away from moisture. Dark chocolate can last one to two years in a cool, dark, dry place. Milk and white chocolate will last up to 10 months.

What Christmas candy can be frozen? ›

Freezing is a popular method for keeping candy over long periods of time. However, not all sweets are suited for the freezer. While toffee and truffles can be frozen for up to two months, avoid freezing candy with fruits and nuts.

What is the most famous Christmas candy? ›

To absolutely no one's surprise, candy canes - red and white, or red, green, and white, striped candy traditionally flavored with peppermint - are one of the signature Christmas candies, with most countries firmly associating them with the holidays. Candy canes are supposedly a German invention.

What is a Scottish candy? ›

View Range DELICIOUS SCOTTISH SWEETS Include: Boiled Sweets, Caramels, Chocolate Creams, Liquorice, Retro Sweets, Rock, Soft Creams & Soft Rock and Toffee.

What do British people call candy? ›

Candy. A little packaged good for your candy craving would be called “sweets” or “sweeties” in Britain. Just don't call that Cadbury's bar a sweet: it's chocolate. Chocolate bars are their own category, but sweets can be any other confection, from fruity gummies to hard toffees.

What is America's #1 candy? ›

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930. M&M's are small, candy-coated chocolates that are produced by Mars, Inc.

What is the most eaten chocolate at Christmas? ›

The most prized treasure in a Celebrations tub turns out to be the Maltesers Teaser. With 39% of people who have ever eaten Celebrations naming it as their favourite or one of their favourites, the Malteser was the most prized chocolate of all four tubs, and stands streets ahead of second-placed Galaxy (29%).

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