20 Homemade Christmas Candy Recipes

It's that most wonderful time of the year! Spread the joy of Christmas with something sweet!

These homemade Christmas candy recipes make wonderful thoughtful gifts.

From homemade truffles, decadent fudge, and chewy caramels to crunchy peanut brittle, there is something for everyone's sweet tooth!

Christmas candy recipes

Grab your apron, mixing bowl, pans, spatulas, and measuring cups! Get to work on these easy no-bake desserts!

These easy Christmas candy recipes are so fun and festive to make!

Peppermint Oreo truffles

White chocolate, peppermint, and Oreos... oh my! This minty chocolate flavor combination in these Peppermint Oreo Truffles bring in all the Winter Wonderland feels!

No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Peppermint Oreo Truffles have a rich, creamy, mint chocolate filling covered in a white chocolate hard coating that is topped with little bits of crunchy peppermint.

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Christmas puppy chow

This puppy chow takes on the holiday twist with mint and white chocolate! The best thing is you can make it in only 6 minutes!

Christmas Puppy Chow by Colleen Christensen Nutrition

Creamy white chocolate and sweet peppermint come together in this delicious Christmas puppy chow that takes just 6 minutes to make!

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Crockpot Candy-Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Who doesn't like sweet and salty? This crockpot candy is so easy to make even the kids can help!

Crockpot Candy-Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Crockpot candy are salty, sweet, and crunchy chocolate peanut clusters. This tasty homemade candy is easy to make with just 4 ingredients!

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Peppermint Patties

Homemade peppermint patties are so much more delicious than the store bought version! The cute little red and green sprinkles make them look so festive.

Homemade Peppermint Patties by Worn Slap Out

Who knew homemade peppermint patties were this easy? These babies are soft and minty in the middle and covered in a crispy chocolate coating to make the most perfect holiday treat or gift.

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Praline Crunch Snack

I am a huge fan of both pralines lover and Chex mix. This recipe combines the best of both worlds into one irresistible treat. The original version is traditionally made with Crispix cereal, which is great. However, I think the mix of corn Chex, rice Chex, and salty mini pretzels makes it even better.

Praline Crunch Snack Mix - Sweet, Salty, & Addictive

This easy Praline Crunch recipe combines a crunchy mix of Chex cereal, pecans, and mini pretzel in a rich, caramel-praline coating.

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Christmas Marshmallows

Christmas is just the best time of year for getting creative in the kitchen and these Christmas marshmallow pops are always a hit. They are almost too cute to eat!

Christmas Marshmallows by Mama Loves to Cook

Kids will love these cute Christmas Marshmallows. Choose from Reindeers smothered in melted chocolate and snowmen with fun little faces.

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Brown Sugar Fudge with Bourbon

Brown sugar fudge is different from traditional fudge because it is made with brown sugar and powdered sugar instead of white granulated sugar.

Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge-Creamy, Rich, & Easy Recipe

Brown sugar fudge is sweet, creamy, and irresistibly rich with a buttery finish. This easy recipe gets a flavorful upgrade with a splash of bourbon, adding depth and complexity. Each melt-in-your-mouth bite is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and delight your taste buds.

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Christmas Divinity

It's a Southern tradition to serve these cute little bite sized Christmas Divinity! Make them from scratch with these step by step instructions and tips.

Classic Christmas Divinity by Money Saving Living

Add this Southern Christmas classic candy to your holiday treats this year! Classic Christmas Divinity is going to be your new favorite....

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Gingerbread Toffee

Your holidays are about to get extra festive. Rich molasses and warm gingerbread spices give this homemade toffee a seasonal twist.

Gingerbread Toffee by Burrata and Bubbles

Get festive with this gingerbread toffee! Featuring rich molasses, brown sugar and warm spices, this Christmas toffee will put you in the holiday spirit.

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Peanut Butter Bon Bons

If you love the chocolate and peanut butter combination, this will be your new favorite! These Peanut Butter Bon Bons are even better than the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup store-bought rival!

Easy Peanut Butter Bon Bons Recipe

Peanut Butter Bon Bons, (also known as Buckeyes) are made with a creamy peanut butter filling then covered in chocolate. They are an easy, no bake dessert.

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Almond Roca

Homemade Almond Roca, you need this in your life! A candy packed with almonds and chocolate with the perfect amount of sweetness from a homemade caramel, sinfully delicious! 

Almond Roca by Everyday Eileen

Almond Roca, homemade candy! A buttery toffee almond base. Topped with melted chocolate and crushed almonds. A great addition to a Holiday sweets table! Great homemade gifts for family and friends!

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Pecan Log Truffles

Who doesn't like the pecan log? Make them into bite sized truffles and for a fun Christmas treat.

Pecan Log Truffles by Take Two Tapas

Pecan Log Truffles are just like the log candy you ate as a kid only smaller. These bite-sized treats are CHEWY nougat, wrapped in CREAMY caramel, and rolled in BUTTERY, TOASTED pecans.

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Haystacks Recipe with Peanut Butter

Make these crunchy sweet Haystack treats in under 30 minutes!! Everyone will love the peanut butter and butterscotch combination.

Old-Fashioned Butterscotch and Peanut Butter Haystacks

These Old-Fashioned Butterscotch and Peanut Butter Haystacks are a quick, no-bake treat! Made with crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, and sweet butterscotch chips, this vintage candy is salty, sweet, and totally irresistible.

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Chocolate Rum Balls

These are a great addition to any cookie platter and can be customized with holiday sprinkles, your fave chopped nut, or my personal favorite, simple powdered sugar.

Chocolate Rum Balls by The Two Bite Club

Chocolate Rum Balls are 5-ingredient, no-bake, sweet treats made with velvety melted chocolate and spiced rum.

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Caramels

These cream caramels melt in your mouth while teasing your palate with their sweet vanilla essence!

Soft Chewy Cream Caramels by That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Buttery homemade caramel candies that will outshine any grocery store version! With a few tips, you can make exquisite caramel candy in your own kitchen!

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White Chocolate Christmas Bark

This is the easiest Christmas Bark recipe ever. It actually keeps pretty well in the freezer which is a great last-minute party tip if you have unexpected guests during the holiday season!

White Chocolate Christmas Bark by Longbourn Farm

White chocolate Christmas bark is an incredibly easy dessert to whip up for guests or a family treat! With festive colors and flavors, it's a holiday favorite.

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Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge

Try making peanut butter fudge in your Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge by Monday is Meatloaf

Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge is so delicious that I keep making it over and over! The constant heat temperature helps to make sure that it is perfect each time. It also uses common ingredients that you probably have in your fridge and pantry to make this wonderful confection.

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Pecan Pralines

These sweet, rich, creamy, crunchy pecan praline candies will be your newest addiction!

How to Make Pecan Pralines - A Southern Candy Favorite

Looking for an authentic, Southern pecan pralines recipe? This Savannah pralines copycat recipe combines butter, sugar, vanilla, whipping cream, and pecans for a rich decadent sweet. The creamy buttery flavors melt in your mouth with every crunchy bite.

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Rocky Road

Rocky Road is an easy chocolate marshmallow no-bake treat that everyone will love.

Rocky Road by Taste Better From Scratch

Great-grandma's amazing Rocky Road recipe is just four simple ingredients: a chocolate marshmallow lover's dream!

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Pretzel Turtles with Rolos

Pretzel Turtles are the easiest candy to put together! Make with the children. They will have so much fun making them.

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Do you love turtle candy? Then you will LOVE these pretzel turtles. They are simple and easy to make with only three ingredients- salty pretzels, sweet Rolo candies, and crunchy pecans.  

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More homemade food gift ideas:

For additional homemade foodie gifts, try these: Fire and Ice Pickles , Homemade Hot Pepper Jelly, Jalapeno Salt, Bloody Mary Vodka Infusion, and DIY Ranch Dressing Mix.