20 Christmas Candy Recipes

These Christmas candy recipes are perfect for gift giving and holiday parties with favorites such as peanut brittle, rocky road fudge and peppermint bark.

From chocolate delights to peppermint treats, there’s a candy here for every sweet lover on your list!

“Deck the halls” with…. Christmas candy recipes? Oh, yes! ‘Tis the holiday season to get out your best apron and ingredients, and cook and bake until your heart’s content.

Homemade Christmas candies makes the best gift and brings holiday cheer to parties and dinners. I have gathered fantastic recipes to delight your friends and family. There are decadent fudges like peanut butter and rocky road with marshmallows. For your parties, try some snackable candies such as reindeer chow and Rolo pretzels that everyone will adore.

Christmas candies don’t have to be complicated. Try some easy recipes that are fun to make with the kids including Oreo balls, crockpot candy and microwave caramels. Many of these desserts are no bake which means you don’t even have to turn on the oven!

Forget the store, make better versions of traditional sweets right at home. There are recipes for favorites such as peanut brittle, candied pecans, white chocolate peppermint bark with candy canes, peppermint patties and chocolate covered cherries. Package up these sweet treats in tins or cellophane bags and hand them out to friends, family, neighbors, or the mail man. No one will ever turn down Christmas dessert!

For a little inspiration, I rounded up what I like to call the best of the best. These recipes are some of my absolute favorite holiday treats. They will help make your holiday desserts a hit for dinners and parties. Looking for more sweet treats? Check out my collections of 30 Holiday Entertaining Recipes, 20 Christmas Cupcake Recipes and 30 Christmas Cookie Recipes!

Do you have a favorite recipe for Christmas candy?  Share it with me, won’t you? I love hearing about all of your holiday traditions!

20 Christmas Candy Recipes

Buckeye Balls

This recipe for buckeye balls is the classic peanut butter balls dipped in dark or white chocolate.

1 hr 10 mins

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Candy Cane Hearts

These adorable 3 ingredient candy cane hearts are a fun and festive treat! A super easy candy cane dessert that’s great for party favors, gifts and more.

1 hr 10 mins

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Cake Balls

A recipe for cake balls that uses cake mix, frosting and candy melts to create fun and festive bites. Cake balls are perfect for gift giving and they’re easy to turn into cake pops!

1 hr 10 mins

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Candied Pecans

This recipe for candied pecans is pecan halves coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture and baked to crispy and crunchy perfection. Candied pecans are perfect for salads, snacking or package them up for a fun homemade gift idea!

1 hr 10 mins

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Chocolate Covered Cherries

These chocolate covered cherries are made with maraschino cherries, a creamy center and plenty of dark chocolate. A homemade version of the classic treat that’s impossible to resist!

1 hr 10 mins

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This recipe for chocolate peanut butter fudge is a layered treat made with two types of fudge and topped with peanut butter cups. It’s an easy treat that’s perfect for parties and gift giving!

1 hr 10 mins

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Christmas Crack

This Christmas crack is saltine toffee made with crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate and holiday sprinkles. A sweet and salty treat that’s addictively delicious and perfect for feeding a crowd!

1 hr 10 mins

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Cake Truffles

These cake truffles are made with cake crumbs, frosting and candy melts, then decorated with sprinkles. You can customize cake truffles to make them whatever flavor you like and decorate them for any holiday!

1 hr 10 mins

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Crock Pot Candy

This easy crock pot candy is creamy chocolate peanut clusters, all made with the help of a slow cooker! The perfect treat for the holidays that serves a crowd.

1 hr 10 mins

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Microwave Caramels with Sea Salt

This recipe for microwave caramels is an impressive treat that's ready in just minutes. Dip the caramels in chocolate and top them with a generous sprinkle of sea salt for a special holiday dessert.

1 hr 10 mins

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Chocolate Truffles

These chocolate truffles are made with a dark chocolate ganache that's shaped into balls and rolled in an assortment of toppings. Homemade truffles are easy to prepare and make for a super impressive dessert option for any event.

1 hr 10 mins

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Peanut Brittle

This recipe for homemade peanut brittle is a buttery, crispy confection loaded with roasted peanuts. Break the brittle into bite sized pieces and serve for a simple yet satisfying dessert, or package up your peanut candy for gift giving.

1 hr 10 mins

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Peppermint Bark

This recipe for classic peppermint bark is layers of white and dark chocolate topped with crushed candy canes. A holiday favorite that’s quick to make and perfect for parties and gift giving.

1 hr 10 mins

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Reindeer Chow

No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of reindeer chow! This Christmas chex mix is loaded with chocolate flavor and is perfect for feeding a crowd.

1 hr 10 mins

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Peppermint Patties

This easy homemade peppermint patties recipe is the ultimate holiday treat. A creamy peppermint center is surrounded by dark chocolate and finished off with festive sprinkles. Perfect for gift giving!

1 hr 10 mins

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Oreo Balls

This recipe for Oreo balls is Oreo cookie filled truffles dipped in chocolate, then decorated in a variety of sprinkles. Oreo balls are perfect for gift giving around the holidays and also make great party favors.

1 hr 10 mins

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Rocky Road Fudge

This microwave rocky road fudge can be made in just minutes and is loaded with chocolate, walnuts and marshmallows. Once you see how easy it is to make microwave fudge, you’ll never use any other method again!

1 hr 10 mins

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Rum Balls

These rum balls are a blend of liquor, chocolate, pecans and cookie crumbs, all rolled together and coated with sprinkles. The perfect dessert or gift option for the holidays that's sure to be a hit with family and friends.

1 hr 10 mins

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S’mores Fudge

S'mores fudge has a crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate fudge filling and plenty of toasted marshmallows on top. The best fudge you'll ever eat!

1 hr 10 mins

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Rolo Pretzels

These Rolo pretzels are 3 ingredient sweet and salty treats that are the perfect snack or dessert. They take just minutes to put together and can be customized for any occasion.

1 hr 10 mins

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Christmas Candy Fudge

Sometimes you need a super simple treat in a hurry, an this 5 ingredient Christmas candy fudge recipe is a great choice! The chocolate fudge can be made with many different flavorings such as nuts, vanilla, Christmas sprinkles, peppermints, cinnamon, or even peanut butter cups. Stir the extras into the fudge, or press them into the top before the candy sets. I’ve chosen holiday M&M’s and sprinkles here, but the possibilities are endless, so make a batch today.

For a sweet treat that will make your holiday merry, try these festive recipes! From classic candies to new taste treats, you can’t go wrong with a little extra sweetness in your Christmas.

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Christmas Candy Fudge

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AuthorSara Welch

Christmas candy fudge is rich chocolate fudge topped with holiday candy and sprinkles.

Time

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time5 minutes minutes

Chill Time1 hour hour

Total Time1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Serves 18 pieces

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips do not use Nestle Toll House, they do not melt well
• ▢ 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ Cooking spray
• ▢ 1/2 cup Christmas candy and sprinkles such as M&M's

Instructions 

• Line a 9 inch loaf pan with foil, leaving a 2 inch overhang on the sides. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Place the chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl.
• Heat for 60 seconds, then stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth.
• Use an offset spatula to firmly press the chocolate fudge into an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Immediately press the candy and sprinkles into the top of the fudge.
• Chill for 1 hour or until fudge is firm. Use the foil to lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

1. The fudge will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for a week.
2. Feel free to use any type of candy or add-ins that you like. Some great options include nuts, cut up gingerbread cookies, marshmallows and crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.7mg

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