50 Best Christmas Candy Recipes to Share With Friends and Family

Watch out, cookie lovers! This fudge is going to become your new family favorite. It has all the flavor of a holiday sugar cookie, including the festive sprinkles, but it's chewy and even sweeter.

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This candy comes together like magic with its saltine cracker base, sweet toffee layer, and Nutella topping. It's salty and crunchy, but you can also swap in graham crackers if you've got a sweet tooth.

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Peppermint and chocolate are a match made in holiday heaven! All you need to do is melt, stir, spread, sprinkle, and let it cool—it doesn't get easier than that.

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How adorable are these red-nosed treats made with peanut butter-filled Ritz crackers? You can even get your kids to help make them as a fun Christmas activity.

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If you're new to making candy or super busy, let your slow cooker do the work. It heats up low and slow, so your chocolate melts without seizing. Then, you can just stir in your favorite mix-ins.

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An easy way to make fancy-looking truffles? Start with a box of gingersnap cookies and a package of cream cheese! Once they're coated in chocolate and sprinkles, no one will know how quickly the came together.

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If you've never this old-fashioned candy, Ree describes it as "sort of like meringue, nougat, and marshmallow all combined in one ultra sweet holiday dessert." And it's just so festive to look at!

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No baking, no boiling, no temperature taking: This nostalgic treat couldn't be easier to make! All you have to do is melt chocolate and add the crunchy mix-ins before spooning out the little haystacks to cool.

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You'd never believe it once you bite into this sweet treat that the base of this bark is actually made of buttery club-style crackers. They turn sweet once a hot sugar mixture and white chocolate are poured on top.

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Proof that candy doesn't have to take a long time to make: These boozy delights come together in just 20 minutes and don't need to set or chill before you chow down.

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If you're looking for some simple hacks to making fudge, skip the thermometer and used sweetened condensed milk instead. Combined with crushed cookies, it comes together in 15 minutes.

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More of a beginner? Skip the candy thermometer and make this old-fashioned treat instead. Yes, it's actually made of potatoes! But it's sweet and filled with creamy peanut butter.

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This buttery and nutty candy packs some seriously sweet crunch. Plus, the super glossy, bright caramel color will look so impressive when you package it up as a homemade gift.

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Grab the hot cocoa mix! These homemade marshmallows will float beautifully in your favorite mug. They have a dreamy texture and vanilla flavor that everyone will love.

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There's something about sweet white chocolate and minty peppermint that just screams Christmastime. It only takes three ingredients to make so it's a holiday no-brainer.

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This winter citrus candy will sparkle as bright as your Christmas tree. You can dip them in chocolate or leave them plain depending on your family's preference.

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This boozy candy is packed with rum, pecans, and cocoa powder to make the holidays just a little more decadent. They're a fun and fancy grown-up treat.

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There's a neat trick that makes it easy to dip these peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate. Simply pour the chocolate into a mug, then use a toothpick to make it even easier.

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This crunchy candy is a Southern favorite thanks to its big toasted pecan flavor. Adding a sprinkle of flaky salt on top will help to balance out the sweetness.

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Skip the fancy store-bought hot chocolate bombs and make your own easy variation instead. They can be wrapped up with a festive Christmas mug as the ultimate holiday gift.

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