9 Delicious Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

If there’s ever a time to try out homemade candy, it’s Christmas This year, instead of gifting friends and family with cookies for a treat, why not try your hand at making homemade Christmas candy? It’s easier (and tastier) then you think!

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1. Polar Bear Paws

Other than the fact the name of these candies is adorable, and just perfect forthe Christmas season, these candies sound like a heavenly treat. If you decide to use store-bought caramels this recipe doesn’t take long at all to put together, but will be sure to wow all your friends.

Follow the step by step instructions atwww.garnishandglaze.com.

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2. Homemade Peppermint Patties

I love peppermint patties, one of my absolute favorite candies. But, I would never thought of making my own until I saw this recipe. I love that you can garnish the top of these homemade beauties with some crushed candy cane to really get into the festive spirit.

See the full recipe over atwww.melskitchencafe.com.

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3. Christmas Caramels

Kick your candy making skills up a notch with these homemade caramels. Sure, we all know you can buy caramels, but why would you after tasting these? I love the idea of making this a holiday tradition with your kids. You wouldn’t have to ask me twice, thats for sure.

Check out the full recipe over atwww.garnishandglaze.com, and see what other things you can make with these delicious homemade caramel.

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4. Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Bark

You can’t go wrong with some chocolate bark during the holidays. Keep it simple with this sea salt and almond, or add your own Holiday flare. This super simple candy is perfect for making and sharing.

Head over towww.12tomatoes.comto see the whole recipe and more delicious goodies to try.

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5. Eggnog Fudge

Just when I thought I couldn’t love eggnog anymore, I found this recipe. This melt in your mouth goodness is surprisingly simple to make and you can even freeze it so you can pull it out all year round. If you can’t get enough of the ‘nog this season, check out our post on6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes.

You’ll find this recipe and tons more atwww.artandthekitchen.com.

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6. Gingerbread Truffles

With only 3 ingredients and no bake time, these might possibly be the easiest Christmas candies to make, but they are definitely not lacking in taste. Whip up a batch in no time at all, the hard part will the self control you will need from devouring them all right away.

Follow the simple recipe over atwww.sixsistersstuff.com.

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7. Christmas Gumdrops

Did you know you can make your own gumdrops? You can! Not only are they easy to make, but they make a great gift for teachers, neighbors and friends. It only takes five ingredients to make you own and we bet you’ll never buy store-made gumdrops again.

Be sure to head toMomOnTimeout.comfor the complete recipe!

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8. Chocolate Covered Cherries

Making your own chocolate covered cherries may require patience, but not a ton of skill. These homemade candies are made with a few special ingredients that make them perfect for the holidays and they look pretty amazing, too!

See the process from start to finish at CincyShopper.com.

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9. Salted Nut Roll

Candy with nuts is very popular around the holiday season, so why not skip the line at expensive candy stores and make your own? A marshmallow center is covered in melted caramel and then topped with nuts for that perfect combo of salty and sweet. Delish!

Head toShugarySweets.comto snag this recipe now!

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What is the best Christmas candy? ›

List of All-Time Favorite Christmas Candies
  • Candy Canes.
  • Peppermint Bark.
  • Butter Toffee.
  • Truffles.
  • Reindeer Food.
  • Chocolate Santas.
  • Chocolate Kisses.
  • Peanut Brittle.
Dec 13, 2018

What is the most bought candy during 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.

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 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 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. ...
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What candy is worth the most money? ›

"The most expensive candy in the world, as of 2021, costs $1000 per pound." "DeLafée's Gold Chocolate Box, which costs $508 for a box of 8, contains edible gold." "The Wispa Gold Wrapped Bar costs about $1628 per candy bar." "Le Chocolate Box by Knipschildt comes at $260 per ounce."

What was the first Christmas 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 happens to unsold Christmas candy? ›

Right after the holiday they will have sales to try to get some profit out of the leftover candy after a month or so those stores will either donate it to food pantries or sell it to discount grocery stores. Discount the price to 50% off then 70% then 90% until it's all gone.

How long does homemade Christmas candy last? ›

Stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place, most homemade candy will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks. Fudge and caramels can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 year. To prevent candies from exchanging flavors, always store different types of candy in separate containers, using waxed paper between layers.

Which Christmas chocolates are the best? ›

The team at Betway have looked at which staple Christmas chocolates have the highest volume of Google searches, to define which one is the most universally loved.
  1. Lindt Lindor - 592k monthly searches. ...
  2. Ferrero Rocher - 538k monthly searches. ...
  3. Celebrations - 282k monthly searches. ...
  4. Hotel Chocolat - 219k monthly searches.
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