100 Best Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

Spread some holiday cheer with these homemadeChristmas candy recipes.

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These delicious Christmas candies make great Christmas food gifts for friends, coworkers, and family and are the perfect addition to the holiday dessert table. These candies have that special touch of homemade deliciousness that no store-bought candy can match.

From Christmas truffles to Christmas fudge recipes, there are over a hundred sweet treats for the holidays that everyone at your Christmas party will love. You will find tons of your favorite holiday flavors and ingredients, like peppermint, gingerbread, eggnog, hot chocolate, and much more!

Whether you are looking for adult rum balls or Christmas treats for kids, there are plenty of sweet holiday snacks for everyone that make great desserts for a crowd!

So whip up a batch of these goodiestoday and make this Christmas the sweetest one yet!

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Christmas Bark

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Melted Snowman Barkfrom Princess Pinky Girl

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20 Minute Crack Candyfrom Little Dairy on the Prairie

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Peppermint Bark Candy Cane Heartsfrom Oh Nuts

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Festive Peppermint Barkfrom Ebay

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Easy Peppermint Barkfrom Sugar Apron

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Homemade Peanut Brittlefrom Cincy Shopper

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Reindeer Peppermint Crunchfrom The House of Hendrix

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Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Barkfrom Tastemade

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Cookies and Cream Barkfrom Premeditated Leftovers

Chocolate Christmas Candy Recipes

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Reese’s Christmas Tree Peanut Butter Cupsfrom OMG Chocolate Desserts

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Peanut Butter Ballsfrom Chocolate with Grace

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Homemade Peppermint Pattiesfrom Dinner at the Zoo

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Peppermint Crunch White Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers from The Baking Chocolatess

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Pretzel Turtles (3 Ingredients)from Cooking Classy

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Rocky Road Peanut Clustersfrom Mom on Timeout

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Crockpot Candyfrom Fake Ginger

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Hot Chocolate Spoonsfrom Cherished Bliss

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Holiday Trufflesfrom Lord Bryon’s Kitchen

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Peppermint Pattiesfrom The Gunny Sack

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Candy Cane Oreo Trufflesfrom Cakes Cottage

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Peppermint Trufflesfrom House of Yum

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Ice Cube Tray Chocolatesfrom Tip Hero

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English Toffee Bitesfrom Sugary Sweets

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Slow Cooker Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clustersfrom The Magical Slow Cooker

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Chocolate Covered Cherriesfrom Cincy Shopper

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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispiesfrom Plain Chicken

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Butterscotch Squaresfrom Crazy for Crust

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Coconut Cream Trufflesfrom Crazy for Crust

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Pecan Bon Bonsfrom Baker by Nature

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Chocolate Caramel Marshmallowsfrom Domestically Blissful

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Candy Cane Marshmallow Popsfrom Liv Life

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Stacksfrom Averie Cooks

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Millionaire’s Barsfrom Collecting Memories

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Crock Pot Crack Candyfrom Just a Pinch

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Martha Washington Candiesfrom Mom on Timeout

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Rolo Pretzel Sandwichesfrom I Heart Nap Time

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Peppermint Candiesfrom Love Pomegranate House

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Salted Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Barsfrom Tastes Better from Scratch

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Salted Chocolate Covered Caramelsfrom Inspired Tastes

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Homemade Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Trufflesfrom Thrifty DIY Diva

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Sticky Paws Williams Sonoma Copycatfrom The First Year

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Homemade Almond Joy Candy Barsfrom Tastes Better from Scratch

Other Christmas Candy Recipes

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Homemade Gumdropsfrom Mom on Timeout

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White Chocolate Ting-a-Lingsfrom Lemon Tree Dwelling

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Easy Peppermint Pattiesfrom Mom on Timeout

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Cream Cheese Mintsfrom A Spicy Southern Kitchen

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Old Fashioned Butter Mintsfrom Averie Cooks

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Holiday Rum Balls from My Baking Addiction

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Sea Salt Vanilla Caramelsfrom 12 Tomatoes

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Caramel Nougat Pecan Rollsfrom The Food Charlatan

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Praline Crackfrom Cookies and Cups

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3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy (No Bake)from Creme de la Crumb

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Easy Homemade Divinity Candyfrom The Domestic Rebel

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Cinnamon Rock Hard Candyfrom Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch

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Cinnamon Sugar Pecansfrom Firefly Tales

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Crockpot Roasted Sugared Pecansfrom Mostly Homemade Mom

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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzelsfrom Tammilee Tips

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Best Toffee Everfrom Let’s Dish

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Homemade Caramel Candyfrom Garnish and Glaze

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Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Almondsfrom The Chunky Chef

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Fleur De Sel Caramelsfrom Garnish with Lemon

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Peppermint Candy Spoonsfrom Princess Pinky Girl

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Peanut Butter Crunchiesfrom Merry About Town

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Polar Bear Clawsfrom Garnish and Glaze

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Candy Cane Meringue Kissesfrom Wallflower Kitchen

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Old Fashioned Cornflake Candyfrom The Teacher’s Wife

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Candy Bar Pretzel Bitesfrom The Gunny Sack

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Homemade Candied Citrus Peelsfrom The Cookie Writer

Fudge Recipes

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Perfect Peppermint Fudgefrom Mom on Timeout

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Peppermint Meringues from Love Bakes Good Cakes

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German Fudgefrom Spicy Southern Kitchen

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Peppermint Oreo Fudgefrom The Gunny Sack

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Tiger Butter Fudgefrom Butter with a Side of Bread

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Peppermint Bark Fudgefrom Sugar Spun Run

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Red Velvet Candy Cane Fudgefrom Taste of Home

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Egg Nog Fudgefrom Baking Beauty

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M&M Cookie Dough Stuffed Fudgefrom Lemon Tree Dwelling

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Hot Chocolate Fudgefrom Wonky Wonderful

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Gumdrop Fudgefrom Shugary Sweets

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Hard Tack Christmas Candy from Taste of Lizzy T’s

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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudgefrom A Night Owl Blog

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Gingerbread Fudgefrom Crazy for Crust

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Salted Nut Roll from Shugary Sweets

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Peppermint Mocha Fudgefrom Paris Loves Pastry

Christmas Candy Recipe FAQ

What are traditional Christmas candies?

Candy Canes: These iconic red-and-white striped treats are as much a symbol of Christmas as jolly old Saint Nick himself!
Peppermint Bark: This is a true holiday hero in the candy world. Layers of dark and white chocolate infused with peppermint extract and topped with crushed peppermint candies.
Fudge: Rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible, chocolate fudge is a decadent addition to the Christmas candy list.
Toffee and Brittle: Whether it’s buttery English toffee or crunchy peanut brittle, these candies add a delightful crunch to your holiday confection collection.
Rum Balls: These delightful little morsels are a must-try for those who enjoy a bit of a boozy twist in their sweets. Rum balls are a festive favorite, perfect for holiday parties.
Peppermint Patties: These feature a thin layer of dark chocolate with a creamy, peppermint-flavored center that melts in your mouth.
Homemade Mints: There are two types: soft and chewy or hard with a satisfying crunch. You can make them red or green to fit the festive theme.
Truffles: Truffles are velvety, smooth chocolate ganache infused with different flavors like hazelnut, raspberry, or even a splash of liqueur, then rolled into a perfect bite-sized sphere and dusted with cocoa powder, nuts, or coated in chocolate.

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100 Best Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

FAQs

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 most sold Christmas candy? ›

Hubscore also delved into America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State, and the most popular candy came out to be the chocolatey classic: Kit Kat.

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 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. ...
Dec 11, 2023

What is the top 1 candy in the world? ›

Statistics About The Most Popular Candies In The World
  • Snickers is listed as the most popular candy in the world.
  • M&Ms, with annual sales of over $500 million, is the most popular candy brand in the United States.
  • In duty-free shops, Toblerone is the best selling candy.
Feb 7, 2024

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 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.
Nov 20, 2023

What candy is worth the most money? ›

Statistics About The Most Expensive Candies
  • "Chocolates with Edible Gold (Japan) are sold at $414 per pound."
  • "Roselen's Hand-made Chocolates cost around $80 for a kilogram."
  • "Neuhaus's Cornet Dorés costs around $1,000 per 45-piece."
  • "Godiva's Swarovski Gift Box, encrusted with Swarovski crystals, costs $125."
Feb 7, 2024

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 is the most popular candy in December? ›

These Are the Most Popular Christmas Candies in the World
  • Candy Canes.
  • M&M's.
  • Chocolate Santa Clause.
  • Marzipan Figurines.
  • Nougat.
  • Snickers.
  • Peppermint Bark.
  • Hershey's Kisses.
Nov 18, 2022

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.

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 is the most loved candy? ›

Here are the top 10 most popular candies in America, according to CandyStore.com:
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
  • M&Ms.
  • Hot tamales.
  • Skittles.
  • Sour Patch Kids.
  • Starburst.
  • Hershey Kisses.
  • Candy Corn.
Oct 10, 2023

What is America's number 1 candy? ›

The data has been calculated by Statista based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 48.06 million Americans consumed Snickers (Chocolate) in 2020.

What is the traditional Christmas candy? ›

Ribbon Candy

A classic Christmas candy that has stood the test of time (and teeth). Eventually, it spread to New England and then all of America and, of course, most ribbon candy today is made using large machines and mass produced. Regardless, it's a timeless Christmas candy that everyone loves!

What is the most eaten candy bar in America? ›

Snickers is the top selling candy bar in the U.S., with over $400 million in annual sales. Hershey's Milk Chocolate ranks second in annual U.S. sales, earning over $300 million each year.

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