Every year, there seems to be this big social debate about when it is appropriate to begin getting into the holiday spirit. Well, I have a simple answer: whatever makes you happy is the right time! In our house, presents are already being wrapped as I plan our Thanksgiving menu.
With both Christmas gifts and treats , even if you aren’t normally a planner , getting a jump start this time of year can truly cut down on your stress level when December arrives.
There are so many people in our lives that deserve a plate of holiday cheer: neighbors, teachers , postal carriers…the list can go on and on. This year, your Christmas must-make list just got extra sweet with these 80 best Christmas candy recipes .
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Christmas Candy
When it comes to making Christmas candy to share with family and friends, we all have our favorites. The recipes we come back to year after year, keeping traditions alive with each new generation.
Some of the most popular holiday candies are:
fudge
peanut brittle
chocolate turtles
truffles
buckeyes
caramels
peppermint bark
chocolate covered cherries
peppermint patties
toffee
divinity
Great news! This collection has recipes for every single one on the list!
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Christmas Candy Recipes
Making Christmas candy only has to be as complicated as you want it to be. This collection is filled with easy and delicious holiday candies you will be proud to share:
Easy Chocolate Fudge can be made with or without nuts, your choice.
Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy is an old-fashioned favorite that comes in holiday colors.
Christmas Lollipops are perfect for kids’ classroom parties.
Candy Cane Pretzel Bark is perfect for peppermint lovers like me.
Potato Candy is something your grandma might have made, but you haven’t seen in years.
Fudge Recipes
If you think your Christmas fudge choices end at chocolate and peanut butter, think again. Just look at all the varieties included here:
gingerbread
candy cane
chocolate covered cherry
sugar cookie
Cracker Jack
salted caramel
peanut butter Oreo
candy cane hot chocolate
I even found a recipe for paleo fudge, and ones that can be cooked in the Crock Pot and the microwave!
Tis’ the season to share something made from the heart with those around us. This year, your Christmas candy plates just got a major upgrade with these 80 festive recipes!
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Best Christmas Candy Recipes
Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark
Peppermint bark taken to the next level.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark
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No-Bake Chocolate Rum Balls
Christmas candy just got a little boozy.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Rum Balls
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Tasty fudge in only 10 minutes.
Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Easy Chocolate Fudge
Make this with or without nuts.
Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Fudge
Peanut Brittle
Every Christmas candy plate needs this classic.
Get the recipe: Peanut Brittle
Peppermint White Chocolate Bark
A must in any holiday candy tin.
Get the recipe: Peppermint White Chocolate Bark
Paleo Fudge
Two-ingredient, healthy fudge!
Get the recipe: Paleo Fudge
No-Bake Truffles
No-bake treats make holiday baking so much easier.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Truffles
Duff Goldman’s Holiday Fudge
Duff knows his sweets.
Get the recipe: Duff Goldman’s Holiday Fudge
Cracker Jack Fudge
You don’t have to be at the ballpark to enjoy this one.
Get the recipe: Cracker Jack Fudge
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Candy Coal
Perfect for those on the naughty list.
Get the recipe: Candy Coal
White Chocolate Peanut Clusters
A no-bake treat with a short ingredient list.
Get the recipe: White Chocolate Peanut Clusters
White Chocolate Pretzel Crock Pot Christmas Candy
Yes! You can make candy in the slow cooker.
Get the recipe: White Chocolate Pretzel Crock Pot Christmas Candy
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
A holiday treat with Christmas colors included.
Get the recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
Sweet and Salty Crock Pot Candy
Sweet and salty make the perfect bite.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Salty Crock Pot Candy
Soft Chewy Chocolate Espresso Caramels
Espresso always enhances the flavor of chocolate.
Get the recipe: Soft Chewy Chocolate Espresso Caramels
Slow Cooker Christmas Candy
Give your oven a break this holiday season.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Christmas Candy
Southern Divinity Candy
A traditional holiday candy with nougat and pecans.
Get the recipe: Southern Divinity Candy
Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate White Chocolate Bark
Two holiday favorites in one sweet treat.
Get the recipe: Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate White Chocolate Bark
Shortcut Salted Caramel Nut Rolls
A shortcut tip makes these super easy!
Get the recipe: Shortcut Salted Caramel Nut Rolls
Related: 15 Salted Caramel Recipes
Santa Hat Cream Cheese Mints
How cute are these mini Santa hat treats?
Get the recipe: Santa Hat Cream Cheese Mints
Saltine Toffee
A great way to use up some of those saltines in the pantry.
Get the recipe: Saltine Toffee
Salted Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Dark chocolate goes so well with a salty accent.
Get the recipe: Salted Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Pumpkin Spice Toffee
PSL addicts will love this.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Toffee
Peppermint Patties
A homemade version of a store bought classic.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Patties
Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Bark
A candy that tastes like a favorite seasonal beverage.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Bark
Potato Candy
Just like grandma used to make.
Get the recipe: Potato Candy
Pretzel Candy
Only three ingredients make this a great one for the kids to help with.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Candy
Peanut Butter Slice Candy
A throw back to a school cafeteria favorite.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Slice Candy
Pecan-Praline Candy
A sweet mix of brown sugar and nuts.
Get the recipe: Pecan-Praline Candy
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Pecan Balls
Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen
A bite-sized holiday treat.
Get the recipe: Pecan Balls
Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
Peanut butter cups, but better.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
Peanut Butter Balls
Think buckeyes, but more chocolate!
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Balls
Honey Sea Salt Peanut Butter Cups
Honey and salt make a peanut butter cup even better.
Get the recipe: Honey Sea Salt Peanut Butter Cups
Microwave Peppermint Fudge
Did you know you can make fudge in the microwave?
Get the recipe: Microwave Peppermint Fudge
Microwave Cranberry Pistachio Brittle
Cranberry and pistachio are classic holiday flavors.
Get the recipe: Microwave Cranberry Pistachio Brittle
No-Bake Melted Reindeer Bark
Almost too cute to eat!
Get the recipe: No-Bake Melted Reindeer Bark
Homemade Turtles
Pecans, caramel and chocolate are always a winning combo.
Get the recipe: Homemade Turtles
Mix-It-Up Christmas Candy Bark
Oreos, M&Ms, pretzels and chocolate come together for a sweet and salty treat.
Get the recipe: Mix-It-Up Christmas Candy Bark
Homemade Almond Roca
A copycat that tastes better than the original.
Get the recipe: Homemade Almond Roca
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Homemade Almond Joys
Sometimes you feel like a nut!
Get the recipe: Homemade Almond Joys
Fudge Christmas Trees
If you can pipe frosting, you can make these adorable mint-flavored trees.
Get the recipe: Fudge Christmas Trees
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle, but easier.
Get the recipe: Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Homemade Caramels
Sweet, chewy and delicious.
Get the recipe: Homemade Caramels
English Toffee
Homemade toffee might be easier than you think.
Get the recipe: English Toffee
Homemade Gum Drops
You will be a rock star with the kids!
Get the recipe: Homemade Gum Drops
Eggnog Truffles
Eggnog, but chewable.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Truffles
Easy Christmas Crock Pot Candy
No need to turn the oven on for this treat.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Crock Pot Candy
Crock Pot Salted Caramel Fudge
Yep, fudge can be made in the slow cooker too.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Salted Caramel Fudge
Easy Christmas Candy
Dress up store-bought chocolate with sprinkles.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Candy
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Crock Pot Rocky Road Candy
If you love the ice cream, the candy is even better.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Rocky Road Candy
Crock Pot Chocolate Almond Candy
Only four ingredients for this simple holiday treat.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chocolate Almond Candy
Crock Pot Cashew Candy Clusters
Cashews are so much better than peanuts.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Cashew Candy Clusters
Cranberry Bliss White Chocolate Bark
If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ cranberry bars, this will taste very familiar.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Bliss White Chocolate Bark
Cool Whip Candy
Think 3 Musketeers Bar, but better.
Get the recipe: Cool Whip Candy
Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Perfect for gifts or a Christmas day dessert tray.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Peanut Clusters
Crock Pot Chocolate Candy Cups
Love the individual wrapping on this one.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Chocolate Candy Cups
Christmas Nougat Candy
The flavors of cinnamon and peppermint in a candy mean it’s as yummy as it is pretty!
Get the recipe: Christmas Nougat Candy
Christmas Cream Cheese Mints
The perfect after-Christmas dinner treat.
Get the recipe: Christmas Cream Cheese Mints
Coconut Cream Bars
Coconut lovers rejoice.
Get the recipe: Coconut Cream Bars
Related: Coconut Truffles
Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons
Chocolate and mint is such a festive flavor combo.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Mint Cream Cheese Buttons
Candy Cane Hearts
A great use for those mini candy canes the kids bring home.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Hearts
Candy Cane Pretzel Bark
Pretzels add a salty addition to a classic holiday flavor.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Pretzel Bark
Chocolate-Covered Cherries
We eat way too many of these at Christmas time.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Covered Cherries
Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls
Little bite-sized Rice Krispie treats.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls
Christmas Lollipops
Perfect for kids’ treat bags!
Get the recipe: Christmas Lollipops
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Fudge
Two holiday classics in one delicious sweet.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Covered Cherry Fudge
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Fudge
Nothing says holiday like hot chocolate and candy canes.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Fudge
Candy Cane Fudge
This looks like Christmas on a plate!
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Fudge
Cake Truffles
Look what you can do with a box of cake mix.
Get the recipe: Cake Truffles
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Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy
A retro recipe that is still beloved today.
Get the recipe: Apple Cinnamon Rock Candy
Butterfinger Balls
A Christmas twist on a favorite candy bar.
Get the recipe: Butterfinger Bars
Chocolate-Orange Truffles
Chocolate and orange are classic holiday flavors.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Orange Truffles
Double Chocolate Christmas Fudge
Two chocolates make everything better.
Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Christmas Fudge
Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties
These look and taste like Christmas.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties
Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge
What makes peanut butter better? Oreo cookies!
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Oreo Fudge
Sugar Cookie Fudge
When you can’t decide between cookies and fudge.
Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Fudge
Gingerbread Fudge
No need to build a house to have gingerbread.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Fudge
Gingerbread House Candy Bark
All of your favorite gingerbread house candies in every bite.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread House Candy Bark
Crock Pot Candy Cane Bark
Two ingredients for a Christmas classic.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Candy Cane Bark
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