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    🏠Home » Holiday Recipes

    Easy Homemade Christmas Candy Recipes

    Nov 28, 2022 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · 4 Comments

    From fudge and candied nuts to chocolate nut clusters, your homemade candy will say love for the holidays. Use them for the family, a cookie exchange, an office party, or a gift.

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    • Crock Pot Candy Recipes
    • Stovetop Candy Recipes
    • Oven-Made Candy Recipes

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    Introduction

    Make the Christmas season special this year. Fire up the oven, stovetop, or crock pot, and make some holiday cheer. After all, it is that time of the year.

    Once you see how easy, delicious, and economical these candies are, you will expand your gift list. Instead of an expensive box of stale candies, light them up with some delightful treats that will leave them asking for more—and the recipe.

    Nothing says love like a gift of your handmade candy.

    Crock Pot Candy Recipes

    How simple can candy-making get? Just dump it in the crock pot, and you have holiday goodies to share.

    Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
    Chocolate peanut clusters are the best candy treat and are super easy to make at home in your crock pot. Lightly salted peanuts covered with sweet chocolate coating make the perfect gift, or keep them all for yourself—you can always make more with this smaller recipe.Only a few ingredients.
    Check Out This Recipe
    red plate full of chocolate peanut clusters
    Crock Pot Fudge
    Let's make some great fudge with this super-easy recipe using the gentle heat of your crock pot and only 4 ingredients. Have fun making fudge with your child or just by yourself. This chocolate fudge recipe is just what you need for the holidays.
    Check Out This Recipe
    pieces of fudge with nuts on a red plate
    Crock Pot White Chocolate Almond Clusters
    Super easy and delicious white chocolate almond clusters are the perfect gift for the holidays or for any special occasion. Simple with these step by step photo instruction for the perfect white chocolate candy.
    Check Out This Recipe
    white chocolate almond clusters on a white plate

    Stovetop Candy Recipes

    The stovetop is the quickest way to some beautiful fudge. Both are super easy, with only a few ingredients.

    Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge
    With only 3 ingredients, you can make the best chocolate fudge. This easy, foolproof 5-minute fudge with sweetened condensed milk never fails and makes perfect holiday gifts, party snacks, or just for you.
    Check Out This Recipe
    pile of fudge on a white plate
    Easy Oreo Fudge
    This super easy Oreo fudge recipe is packed with great flavor. It will melt in your mouth with chunks of Oreo cookies in sweet white chocolate fudge. Only four ingredients and ultra-simple. Also known as "Cookie and Cream Fudge," it is perfect for an office holiday party, a gift, or just for yourself.
    Check Out This Recipe
    pile of oreo fudge

    Oven-Made Candy Recipes

    A wide variety of simple candy treats to share with family and friends.

    Candied Almonds or Other Candied Nuts
    This easy roasted candied almonds recipe makes the perfect holiday gift and a great crunchy party snack. Or make some delicious candied mixed nuts or other nuts with only a few ingredients and minimal skill.
    Check Out This Recipe
    finished candied nuts on the cooking tray with white parechment paper
    Spicy Candied Bacon
    Delicious sweet and spicy candied bacon is a great finger food for parties or gifts. Coated with brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. This irresistible treat is quick to make with these easy step-by-step photo instructions.
    Check Out This Recipe
    candied bacon on a tray
    Pretzel Candies
    Super easy chocolate pretzel candies are a great sweet and salty combo. They are perfect for "take a treat" to school, an office party, or even giving as gifts. Just three ingredients and no skill will get you these delicious candies.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Chocolate Pretzel Buttons from 101 Cooking For Two
    Christmas Crack Candy
    Super easy Christmas Crack Candy to take to those holiday gatherings. Just follow these simple step-by-step photo instructions, then top as you want.
    Check Out This Recipe
    Christmas crack candy on white chocolate almond clusters

    Have a great holiday season.

    From Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan

    Molly and Lilly looking for Mr Squirral in the snow

    Originally Published November 24, 2017. Updated yearly for the holiday season.

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    1. laurajay

      December 10, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Dr Dan!

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    2. Laurajay

      December 09, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      I just thought of a question,
      . what is the best way to pack for storage or gift giving for maximum freshness ?

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      • DrDan

        December 09, 2018 at 10:26 pm

        Hi Laurajay,

        Most homemade candies should be stored in an airtight container. About 4-5 days at room temperature. Refrigerated 2-3 weeks. If more than 2-3 weeks then freezing.

        I included some storage information with some of the candy recipes. Others, just ask. The guidelines above work for most of the chocolate covered things. The candied nuts get stale as does the pretzels

        Dan

    3. laurajay

      December 09, 2018 at 5:25 pm

      I cannot wait to try this! as always thats for the great recipes and pictures and detailed notes.

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