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)

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What are the top 10 Christmas candies? ›

Top 12 Best Christmas Candies!
  • Haribo Giant Trees.
  • Fort Knox Gold Ingots.
  • Peeps Candy Cane Marshmallow Chicks.
  • Terry's Chocolate Orange Minis White Chocolate UK.
  • Christmas Hot Chocolate Bomb.
  • Maltesers Mini Mint Reindeers UK.
  • Kool-Aid Candy Canes.
  • Bailey's Salted Caramel Truffle Bar.
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What is the most eaten candy at Christmas? ›

(WHNT) – Peppermint bark, mini Reese's cups, and Starburst, oh my! Those are just a few of the most popular Christmas candies, according to a new report from CandyStore.com. However — the top candy varies from state to state.

What is the candy for Christmas? ›

Along with candy canes, gingerbread is possibly the most iconic holiday candy that isn't regularly eaten at other times of the year. Making gingerbread families and houses is an activity that families have been doing for a long time, and it is one of the most well-known Christmas traditions.

What is America's #1 candy? ›

Top-selling chocolates and sweets. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States, consisting of white fudge, milk, or dark chocolate cups filled with peanut butter. They were invented by H.B. Reese after he founded the H. B. Reese Candy Company in 1923.

What is the oldest candy eaten? ›

The two oldest candy types are licorice and ginger. The historical roots of licorice are found in the early years of man's appearance. In particular, many licorice were eaten by Pharaohs and Prophets. The licorice comes from a plant called “Glycyrrhiza” which in Greek means «sweet root».

What was the first Christmas candy? ›

The first candy cane most likely took shape in 17th century Europe when people were enjoying pulled sugars, the parent to today's candy sticks. At that time, somewhere in Germany, an unknown person added a hook to the stick.

What candy sells the most? ›

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

What is the best Christmas candy? ›

Peppermint bark is also the No. 1 loved Christmas candy in eight states and in the top three in 20 states. Reindeer corn is the No. 1 candy in just one state (Alabama) and ranks in the top three in 15 states.

What holiday has the best candy? ›

Halloween (October 31)

Arguably the most candy-centric holiday in the U.S., Halloween sees millions of children (and adults!) donning costumes and knocking on doors with the famous line, "Trick or Treat!" The streets come alive with witches, goblins, superheroes, and princesses, all in search of the sweetest treats.

What holiday sales the most candy? ›

Easter is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy, following Halloween. The National Confectioners Association (NCA) also released confectionary sales predictions for the upcoming holiday. The NCA reported that chocolate and candy sales this Easter season will surpass $5 billion.

Are there Christmas Skittles? ›

SKITTLES Holiday Mix Christmas Candy, 3.5-Ounce Gift Box.

Why is Christmas candy so expensive? ›

The dire crop outlook recently pushed wholesale cocoa prices to the highest in almost 45 years, and sugar to the most in over a decade, further raising the cost of making treats ahead of Christmas.

What is the #1 most popular candy bar? ›

Snickers bars simply have what most other candy bars don't, which is more or less everything. So, it's no surprise that, for years now, Snickers has been the most popular candy bar in the United States -- and in the world.

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