The best Christmas candy recipes. That is right. The best Christmas candy recipes. From Christmas truffles to peanut brittle, these easy to make treats are the perfect stocking stuffers.
This is like combining everything I’ve ever loved about holiday sweets and putting it in one place. It is the most wonderful time of the year, and nothing spreads Christmas cheer like a tin of homemade Christmas candies.
So, share these sweets with neighbors and friends. Or keep them all for yourself. I will not tell!
1. Caramels
The process here is a slow boil of sugar and butter that creates a sticky and rich base, which gets firm as it cools down. Just slice your homemade caramels into little squares, and they’re all set to be shared with your favorite people.
For a little extra holiday magic, you can use tiny cookie cutters to press them into festive shapes.
2. Turtles
These little guys are vegetarian-friendly! Just like the ones from the store, peanuts and caramel get arranged and then coated with melted chocolate, making a sweet little face that tastes amazing.
This one feels like a fun craft project just as much as a recipe!
3. Potato Chip Clusters
The salty and sweet combination is a total classic, even if this particular recipe isn’t. Simple potato chips are crushed and combined with chocolate for a super interesting candy that is a sum of its yummy parts.
If you are a fan of potato chips and chocolate on their own, you will absolutely love this collaboration.
4. Candied Pecans
I am obsessed with the smell of candied pecans during the holidays, but I always figured that was just something for malls or street carts. Not anymore!
You can whip up amazing candied pecans right in your own kitchen. It’s never been simpler to get your hands on these holiday favorites. That’s great for your tastebuds, though maybe not so much for your waistline.
5. Peppermint Meringues
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are exactly what the holiday season calls for. This traditional Christmas candy gets a fun little upgrade with some zesty peppermint!
The red from the candy cane looks so pretty against the white meringue. They are as much a treat for the eyes as they are for your mouth.
6. Peppermint Patties
These peppermint patties are about to be your new favorite Christmas candy! Cool peppermint creme is tucked inside a dark chocolate coating, making the most decadent dessert.
These patties are a total winter wonderland of flavor! Honestly, the hardest part of making these is just waiting for the chocolate to set. It really tests my patience!
7. Christmas Marshmallow Pops
These festive Christmas pops are so fun to give to family and friends. Skip the store-bought cake pops this year and make a batch of your own.
It will feel so special for your loved ones knowing you made these just for them. A bit of love always makes a treat taste better, and your care will make these beauties a total standout.
8. Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
Bring your holiday treats to a whole new level by coating some crispy potato chips in rich chocolate. Two different worlds come together, and you get a dessert that’s the perfect mix of salty and sweet.
Add some white chocolate drizzles or festive sprinkles to make them ideal for any holiday party.
9. Bourbon Pecan Pralines
Pralines are a Southern favorite, and they are perfect to have around for the holidays. They’re simple to make and even simpler to eat with just a handful of ingredients!
While pralines are a super sweet candy, the saltiness of the nuts gives them a nice balance. That extra kick from the bourbon adds just the right finish, too!
10. Candy Cane Fudge
Fudge is a favorite no matter the time of year! Bring some Christmas cheer to your December batch by adding in some candy cane bits.
The peppermint is the perfect partner for the chocolate fudge and makes an old classic feel new again. This fudge is just so good, it’ll be tough to stop eating!
Nobody has to know you ate more than two pieces!
11. Peppermint Marshmallows
These are the most perfect addition to a warm mug of hot chocolate. The light and fluffy peppermint marshmallows are a delight all winter.
Chase away the snowy day blues by getting cozy by the fire with a few of these to snack on! These perfect little bites are light and so pillowy, but packed with flavor!
12. Peppermint Brownie Truffles
Let’s combine the amazing flavors of peppermint and chocolate brownie for a seasonal, yummy candy. The creamy brownie center is just loaded with peppermint.
You can make this with peppermint pieces, or just use whatever mint you have around! Put the candies in a bag and roll over them. In just a few seconds, you’ll have your own peppermint pieces.
13. Toffee Pecan Popcorn Balls
Popcorn balls just remind me of old Norman Rockwell paintings and simpler times. But these toffee pecan popcorn balls aren’t the kind your grandma made!
The classic candy gets a modern twist with pieces of toffee and chopped pecans. These popcorn balls are a medley of textures and flavors. Every single bite is a little different!
14. White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Salty pretzels are the ideal base for so many Christmas candies. In this recipe, you’ll douse your pretzels in melting chocolate and then roll them in bits of peppermint for a sweet and salty candy.
If you just can’t get enough peppermint during the holidays, you have to try these.
15. Chocolate Almond Clusters
These clusters use the binding power of caramel to create nutty, chocolatey bites. You can save yourself the artistic effort and just drop these onto wax paper in little round piles.
They might not be as cute, but they’ll taste just as great! Try adding some dried fruit for a nostalgic feel. These little gems are like something from a 50s candy store.
