It's the most wonderful time of the year, and if you're looking for some of the best Christmas candy recipes then we've got you covered. Making homemade candy gifts for the holiday doesn't need to be hard so we've gathered together some recipes to help make it easy!
Create a lifetime of fond holiday memories by putting on your apron and joining your family in the kitchen to have fun making homemade candies.
Traditionally marzipan candies and candy canes have been eaten for centuries around the world. In fact, we still use candy canes to decorate our trees to this day.
Be sure to make a few of these Christmas candy recipes to eat or give away as homemade gifts during the Christmas season!
1. Instant Pot Hard Tack Candy
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="6723" name="Instant Pot Hard Tack Candy" summary="<p>You can make a rainbow of flavors with this delicious hard tack candy in your Instant Pot. Use the saute function to make this yummy candy! </p>"]
2. Marzipan Chocolates
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://themondaybox.com/marzipan-chocolates/?" name="Marzipan Chocolates" summary="<p>Marzipan makes these chocolates an extra decadent treat to gift this year by The Monday Box.</p>" image="13437"]
3. Grinch Fudge in a Jar
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://cookingwithcurls.com/2021/11/09/grinch-fudge-in-a-jar-recipe/" name="Grinch Fudge in a Jar" summary="<p>Fudge in a jar would be perfect to gift with a copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas from Cooking with Curls! </p>" image="13438"]
4. Soft Salted Caramels
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://www.savoringthegood.com/recipe-for-caramels/?" name="Soft Salted Caramels" summary="<p>Have you ever made homemade caramels? This recipe would be a great place to start! By Savoring the Good.</p>" image="13439"]
5. Chocolate Gift Boxes
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://livingsweetmoments.com/edible-chocolate-boxes-tutorial" name="Chocolate Gift Boxes" summary="<p><strong>These gift boxes are edible for a waste free gift to make and share from Living Sweet Moments.</strong></p>" image="13442"]
6. Chocolate Marshmallow Bars
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://thecozyplum.com/chocolate-caramel-marshmallow-bars/" name="Chocolate Marshmallow Bars" summary="<p><strong>These homemade candy bars are so much tastier than anything you can get in a store by the Cozy Plum.</strong></p>" image="13443"]
7. Mocha Chocolate Truffles
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://nourishplate.com/mocha-chocolate-truffles/" name="Mocha Chocolate Truffles" summary="<p><strong>If you want to give a candy that is extra yummy and has a little coffee kick, then this recipe is just the thing from Nourish Plate.</strong></p>" image="13445"]
8. Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item id="5162" name="Instant Pot Peanut Butter Fudge" summary="<p><strong>Enjoy this no-fail fudge you can make in your Instant Pot on saute from Monday is Meatloaf.</strong></p>"]
9. Easy Peppermint Bark
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://www.smalltownwoman.com/peppermint-bark/?" name="Easy Peppermint Bark" summary="<p><strong>Peppermint bark makes for a great and festive easy gift to make and share this year from Small Town Woman.</strong></p>" image="13450"]
10. Easy Holiday Rocky Road
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://www.eatloveeats.com/christmas-rocky-road/" name="Easy Christmas Rocky Road" summary="<p><strong>Give rocky road a festive upgrade with this easy and tasty recipe bye Eat Love Eats.</strong></p>" image="13452"]
11. Dairy-Free Chocolates
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://lbhealthandlifestyle.com/dairy-free-christmas-chocolate/" name="Dairy-Free Chocolates" summary="<p><strong>No dairy needed to make these cute candies! These are awesome for anyone who loves chocolate by LB Health and Lifestyle.</strong></p>" image="13454"]
12. Mazapan Recipe
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://brokebankvegan.com/peanut-butter-candy/" name="Mazapan Recipe" summary="<p><strong>This Mexican candy recipe is sure to spice things up just right by Broke Bank Vegan.</strong></p>" image="13456"]
13. Peanut Butter Cups
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://www.thefoodblog.net/homemade-peanut-butter-cups/" name="Peanut Butter Cups" summary="<p><strong>Move over reese’s! These homemade peanut butter cups have such a good flavor and they are easy to make too by The Food Blog.</strong></p>" image="13458"]
14. Peanut Butter Bon Bons
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://maesmenu.com/recipes/peanut-butter-bon-bons" name="Peanut Butter Bon Bons" summary="<p><strong>Bon bons are just the thing to gift someone who loves peanut butter from Mae's Menu! </strong></p>" image="13460"]
15. Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://reusegrowenjoy.com/how-to-make-chocolate-covered-coffee-beans" name="Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans" summary="<p><strong>These chocolate covered coffee beans are easy to make. Gift them to your coffee loving friends to add a little zip to their holidays from Grow Reuse Enjoy.</strong></p>" image="13461"]
16. Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://chefsavvy.com/dark-chocolate-almond-clusters/" name="Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters" summary="<p><strong>Sweet, dark and nutty clusters make for a tasty treat to share and snack on during the holidays from Chef Savvy.</strong></p>" image="13449"]
17. Vegan Amaretto Truffles
[wprm-recipe-roundup-item link="https://addictedtodates.com/chocolate-amaretto-truffles/?" name="Vegan Amaretto Truffles" summary="<p><strong>These truffles are vegan and have such a decadent flavor. You are going to want to save a few of these for yourself by Addicted to Dates.</strong></p>" image="13462"]
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