20+ Homemade Christmas Candy Recipes
If you’re ready to deck the halls with something sweet, you’re in the right place! These 20+ homemade Christmas candy recipes are perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or just indulging yourself. From classic favorites to new twists, every recipe is tried, tested, and totally delicious.
Whether you love chocolate, nuts, peppermint, or a mix of sweet and salty, this roundup has something for everyone. Most of these candies are easy to make, can be prepped ahead of time, and will impress anyone who gets a taste. You’ll find everything from creamy fudge to crunchy toffee and festive Oreo treats.
You’re Going to Love These 20+ Christmas Candies
From creamy fudge and peanut butter buckeyes to peppermint bark and chocolate-dipped treats, this roundup has something sweet for everyone. These festive and easy homemade Christmas candy recipes are perfect for gifting, parties, or adding to your holiday dessert table.
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Easy Snowman OREO Cookie Balls
Easy Snowman OREO Cookie Balls are made from crushed mint cookies and cream cheese, rolled into balls and dipped in white chocolate then decorated to look like the cutest little snowmen for an adorable holiday treat! Make these Easy Snowman OREO Cookie Balls for the holiday party this year! So cute and super simple to
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Buckeyes are a classic no-bake candy! Sweet peanut butter balls dipped in rich chocolate, perfect for gifting.
Easy Cracker Toffee Cookie Recipe (Christmas Crack)
This Easy Cracker Toffee Cookie Recipe (Christmas Crack) is so incredibly delicious and very simple to make.
Easy Pecan Pralines
There's nothing like old-fashioned Easy Pecan Pralines, a delicious and creamy Southern candy that's ready in about 30 minutes!
Homemade Mounds Candy Bars
Delicious homemade chocolate covered coconut candy with a secret ingredient – mashed potatoes.
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge is a two-layered fudge with a crunchy peanut butter bottom layer and creamy fudge top layer. It’s a chocolate peanut butter lovers dream and so simple to make! Today I’m sharing another treat from my recipe archives. I’m talking about my old fashioned recipe box that I’ve had since I
How to Make Peppermint Bark Christmas Cracker Toffee
Peppermint Bark Christmas Cracker Toffee with chocolate graham crackers, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candy with pieces of mint oreos on top.
Christmas Popcorn Balls Recipe
These delicious popcorn balls are a lot like Rice Krispy treats, but instead of cereal, it's popped popcorn!
Marbled Red Velvet Cake Pops
Marbled Red Velvet Cake Pops are red velvet cake balls dipped into a combination of melted chocolate and colored candy melts to give them a marbled effect. I saw these cake balls on the cover of a magazine and just had to make them! I especially love the idea of the marbled candy melts because
How to Make Perfect English Toffee with Nuts
The absolute best homemade English toffee with crushed toasted almonds.
Red Velvet Cracker Toffee
It’s not Christmas and it’s not Valentine’s, so why did I make this Red Velvet Cracker Toffee? Because I could! It doesn’t have to be a holiday to make something red velvet. That’s a flavor that’s good any time of year, right? And why do we have to only make cracker toffee at Christmas? I
Easy Peanut Butter Cups
Easy Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious low carb substitute for store bought peanut butter cups. They’re also sugar free, dairy free and gluten free. These Easy Peanut Butter Cups are a great little treat if you’re on a low carb diet. Just the right amount of sweetness and the always popular chocolate/peanut butter combo!
Million Dollar Recipe – Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters
Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters are small pieces of baked pie crust mixed with peanut butter, peanuts and toffee bits, then dipped in chocolate. This is the recipe that won the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off which was announced last week on ABC’s The Chew. As you might know, I was a finalist in the bake-off with my
Quick Easy Fudge
Quick Easy Fudge is a delicious homemade chocolate candy that's simple to make and perfect for a holiday gift.
Salty Sweet Chocolate Bark
Salty Sweet Chocolate Bark – Sweet, good quality chocolate pairs perfectly with salty peanuts, pretzels and potato chips! Are you a basketball fan? Me too! Well, let me clarify. My favorite teams are the ones my son and daughter are on. I absolutely LOVE to watch my kids play basketball. It’s such a great game.
Easy 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
A quick and effortless treat that combines just two ingredients—peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk.
Easy Peppermint Bark Brownies
I love to doctor up boxed mixes. They’re so Christmassy and remind me of my favorite candy.
Easy Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Buckeyes Recipe
A delightful and keto-friendly variation of the classic buckeye treat.
Oreo Cookie Christmas Ornaments
This easiest and cutest holiday cookie you will make this season!
DIY Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bars
Make DIY Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bars at home with pistachio butter, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate. Easy, fun, and totally delicious!
Holiday OREO Cookie Pops
Holiday OREO Cookie Pops – the perfect no-bake Christmas treat and super simple to make. Just 3 ingredients – OREO cookies, melted chocolate and sprinkles. Why i love these holiday cookie pops These Holiday OREO Cookie Pops are a chocolate lovers dream and also super simple to make. Just 3 ingredients! They are the perfect
Tips for Making Homemade Holiday Candy
• Prep ahead: Most candies can be made a few days in advance and stored in airtight containers.
• Use quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the candy.
• Keep a candy thermometer handy: Essential for fudges and toffee.
• Decorate for the holidays: Sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or colored chocolate add a festive touch.
• Work in batches: Many recipes are easier if you divide ingredients into smaller portions.