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's the most famous candy during Christmas? ›

Unwrap The Top 12 Christmas Candies!
  1. Nerds Rope Christmas Candy. ...
  2. Christmas Nik-L-Nip Elf Punch. ...
  3. Brach's Funfetti Candy Canes. ...
  4. Christmas Cadbury Selection Box UK. ...
  5. Haribo Giant Trees. ...
  6. Fort Knox Gold Ingots. ...
  7. Peeps Candy Cane Marshmallow Chicks. ...
  8. Terry's Chocolate Orange Minis White Chocolate UK.
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Why is Christmas candy hard to find? ›

Candy makers have been limited to 70 percent of the amount of sugar compared to last year for the civilian population. This, along with a lack of other candy material such as coconut, fats, oils, and dairy products, has caused manufacturing problems and shortages.

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 the name of Santa's candy? ›

A candy cane is a cane-shaped stick candy often associated with Christmastide, as well as Saint Nicholas Day. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint, but the canes also come in a variety of other flavors and colors.

What is the best selling candy in December? ›

Kit Kat ranked top in 13 states, followed by a tie between Skittles and candy canes.

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 most unpopular candy? ›

The Worst Halloween Candy
CandyPercent of American's who hate receiving that candy
Hot Tamales26.1%
Atomic Fireball23.9%
Jawbreaker21.7%
Bit-O-Honey21.6%
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Oct 29, 2023

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 uncommon candy? ›

10 Weird Candy Flavors You Won't Believe Exist
  • Pickle Taffy. That's right; it wasn't a typo. ...
  • Maple Bacon Taffy. ...
  • Shaved Ice Taffy. ...
  • Spumoni Taffy. ...
  • Buttered Popcorn Taffy. ...
  • Chili Mango Taffy. ...
  • Coconut Curry Taffy. ...
  • Fruity Cereal Taffy.

Are there Christmas Skittles? ›

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

What is Christmas candy corn called? ›

The Christmas variant, sometimes called "reindeer corn", typically has a red end and a green center.

What is Santa's 1st name? ›

A long time ago, Santa was known as Saint Nicholas by his peers because he was so kind to others and often gave gifts to those in need. Today, some still call Santa “Saint Nicholas” among his many nicknames.

What is bad Santa's real name? ›

Willie T. Soke and his dwarf assistant Marcus Skidmore are professional thieves. Every year, Willie gets a job as a department store Santa Claus and Marcus as an elf to rob shopping malls on the night of Christmas Eve, with Marcus' wife Lois as their getaway driver.

Is Santa A elf? ›

Nicholas as an elf. In the 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas (more commonly known today as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas), often attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, Santa Claus himself is described in line 45 as follows: "He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf".

What is the biggest candy selling holiday? ›

State of play: Easter is the second most popular holiday for candy purchasing after Halloween, a Numerator survey of 5,132 consumers found.

What is the most popular holiday for candy? ›

According to Numerator, 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, while 53% of celebrants are planning to buy candy. Easter is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy, following Halloween.

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