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.
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.
Stovetop Candy Recipes
The stovetop is the quickest way to some beautiful fudge. Both are super easy, with only a few ingredients.
Oven-Made Candy Recipes
A wide variety of simple candy treats to share with family and friends.
Have a great holiday season.
From Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan
Originally Published November 24, 2017. Updated yearly for the holiday season.
laurajay
Thanks Dr Dan!
Laurajay
I just thought of a question,
. what is the best way to pack for storage or gift giving for maximum freshness ?
DrDan
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
I cannot wait to try this! as always thats for the great recipes and pictures and detailed notes.