Give the gift of homemade love. Show them they are worth your time; it means more than you realize. These simple candy recipes are perfect—delicious, festive, and budget-friendly—so you can have treats for everyone on your list.
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🍫 Fudge, Fudge, and More Fudge
Nothing says Christmas like a plate of fudge from friends and family. Be the giver this year. It is so easy to do.
Easy 5-Minute Fudge (3 Ingredient Recipe)
Foolproof 5-minute chocolate fudge made with only 3 ingredients: chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Great for holidays, gifts, or anytime you need chocolate.
5 Minute Fudge Recipe
Oreo Fudge
Oreo Fudge is a white fudge with crunchy bits of Oreo cookies. It is a variation of the classic 5-minute fudge recipe. You will love this fast and easy stovetop recipe as much as the creamy, delicious white chocolate fudge.
Oreo Fudge Recipe
Crock Pot Fudge
Make your holidays sweeter with this Crock Pot Fudge recipe. 4 ingredients and 55 minutes prep is all you need to make delicious chocolate fudge with the gentle heat of your crock pot—time to have fun with kids and make it together.
Crock Pot Fudge
🥜 Nut Recipes
Everybody loves nuts, add chocolate or sugar, and you have something special for the holidays.
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters (Easy 4-Ingredient Candy)
Sweet and salty crock pot chocolate peanut clusters with just 4 ingredients. Simple slow cooker candy—great for holiday gifts or parties.
Chocolate Peanut Cluster Recipe
Easy Cinnamon Candied Almonds (Oven-Roasted Holiday Nuts)
Crunchy, cinnamon-sugar candied almonds roasted in the oven until crisp and golden. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for gifts, snacks, or holiday parties.
Candied Almonds recipe
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.
White Clocolate Almond Cluster Recipe
♨️ Oven-Made Candy Recipes
Simple baked candy treats to share with family and friends.
Candied Bacon Recipe
Sweet, salty, and crispy with a touch of heat, this Candied Bacon Recipe is easy to make at home with bacon, brown sugar, and spices. Known as Millionaire or Million Dollar bacon, it makes a great party dish, snack, or holiday gift.
Candied Bacon Recipe
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.
Pretzel Candies
Saltine Cracker Toffee
Saltine Cracker Toffee is a wonderful combination of sweet, salty, and crunching, with easy homemade toffee candy on saltine crackers and then melted chocolate. It can be topped with chopped pecans or other seasonal toppings, making it Christmas Crack candy.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
Have a great holiday season.
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From Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan
Originally Published November 24, 2017. Updated yearly for the holiday season.
James says
Can't wait. Your recipes are always just my size and always Yummy! Thank you sir! Happy Holidays.
Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan says
Thanks James, have a great holiday.
Dan
laurajay says
Thanks Dr Dan!
Laurajay says
I just thought of a question,
. what is the best way to pack for storage or gift giving for maximum freshness ?
DrDan says
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
laurajay says
I cannot wait to try this! as always thats for the great recipes and pictures and detailed notes.