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

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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FAQs

What is the most popular Christmas candy? ›

According to America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State Report, a comprehensive study by research firm HubScore that delved into a survey of the top 20 favorite Christmas candies, Kit Kat ranked top in 13 states followed by a tie between Skittles and candy canes, both ranked top in six states.

What is the oldest Christmas candy? ›

One of the oldest traditional candies eaten for special occasions like Christmas is marzipan. This almond-based confection dates back centuries, with origins in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Each region has its own uses for the sweet.

What's the most popular candy sold in December? ›

(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 popular Christmas candy in Michigan? ›

Here are Michigan's top five Christmas candies:
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
  • Candy Canes.
  • Kit Kat.
  • Skittles.
  • Starburst.
Dec 12, 2023

What is the most unhealthy candy in the world? ›

10 Most Dangerous and Unhealthy Candies
  • Reese's Pieces. ...
  • Skittles. ...
  • Whoppers. ...
  • M&Ms. ...
  • Candy Corn. ...
  • Sour Patch Kids. Naturally colorful foods are highly nutritious, but Sour Patch Kids definitely don't grow on trees. ...
  • Twizzlers. Don't let the “low fat” marketing fool you. ...
  • Mounds.
Oct 26, 2015

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 bar still made today? ›

Fry & Sons and currently manufactured by Cadbury. Launched in 1866—nineteen years after Fry's created the first moulded, solid chocolate eating bar (in 1847)— Fry's Chocolate Cream is the first mass-produced chocolate bar and is the world's oldest chocolate bar brand.

What candy was invented in 1912? ›

Since their introduction in 1912, LIFE SAVERS has become an iconic brand across fruit-flavored confections and mints due to their great-tasting flavors and unique candy-with-the-hole shape.

What is the traditional Christmas candy? ›

Candy Canes

It all started in 1670, when a kind choirmaster wanted a way to keep the children sitting quietly through a Christmas service. He made simple white sugar sticks into a “J” shape to resemble the crooks of the shepherds that visited baby Jesus, or so the story goes.

What is the #1 selling candy in the US and around the world? ›

Reese's and M&Ms are locked in a battle for #1 in yearly candy sales, swapping places depending on who you ask. While a survey conducted by grocery delivery service Instacart reported that Peanut M&Ms and M&Ms made the most sales in 2020, other sources report a tie between M&Ms and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

What is the most popular Christmas chocolate? ›

Containing chocolatey delights such as Galaxy, Maltesers, Mars, and Twix, it's no surprise these are the nation's favourites. Maybe all except the controversial Bounties. Earning the 4th spot for the most desirable Christmas chocolates is Hotel Chocolat, a deluxe chocolatier brand.

What is Ohio's favorite Christmas candy? ›

OHIO — Ohio is consistent with its favorite Christmas candy. For the third year in a row, a survey shows chocolate Santas are Ohio's go-to.

What is the most popular Christmas candy in Texas? ›

State By State
StateTop Holiday Candy 20232nd Place
TXReese's Cup MinisPeppermint Bark
UTHershey KissesReindeer Corn
VAM&M'sCandy Canes
VTCandy CanesSnickers
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What is Illinois favorite Christmas candy? ›

In Illinois, the top three types of Christmas candy were peppermint bark at No. 1 followed by Hershey Kisses at No. 2 and M&M's at No. 3.

What is the number one candy holiday? ›

Answer-Halloween followed by Easter Christmas and Valentine's Day.

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