Looking for a special holiday treat? Spread joy with one of these 50 Best Holiday Candies.
I love making treats for neighbors, friends, and family. It has been a tradition since I was young to go out and Christmas carol to our friends and neighbors every Christmas Eve. And I love this tradition so much that I have carried that on with my kids and hubby.
I love making “the list” of people we are going to visit. There is only one problem, too many people we want to sing and give treats to. So some years we just narrow it down and other years, well we break it up for a week. Sometimes showing up even after Christmas. But every time regardless of when it is, people are all smiles. My kids love it too. I am sure there will come a time where they moan and groan but looking back they too will have this as one of the best memories.
So looking for some ideas to take to the holiday parties or something for your goodie bag? Here is {my choice of} 50 of the Best Holiday Candies to make this year.
Merry {almost} Christmas. XOXO San
More Holiday Recipes:
- 50 of the Best Holiday Appetizers
- 50 of the Best Holiday Cookies
- 50 of the Best DIY Christmas Decorations.
Don’t forget to pin these recipes for the 50 Best Holiday Candies to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge, A Dash of Sanity
Caramel Pecan Turtle Fudge is a gooey, rich fudge with pieces of pecans mixed in.
Peppermint Bark, Sally’s Baking Addiction
This classic Peppermint bark is a must-have holiday treat.
White Chocolate Caramel Pecan Fudge, Barefeet in the Kitchen
This White Chocolate Caramel Pecan Fudge is a decadent sweet holiday fudge.
Grandma’s Peanut Brittle, A Dash of Sanity
My Grandma’s Peanut Brittle is one of my favorite sweet and salty holiday classics!
Homemade Turtles, Averie Cooks
Pecans coated in gooey caramel and decadent chocolate.
Soft Chewy Caramel Candies, The Kitchn
Classic Soft Chewy Caramel Candies perfectly wrapped for gift-giving.
Easy Red Velvet Fudge, A Dash of Sanity
I love the bright color this Easy Red Velvet Fudge adds to your holiday treat assortment.
Cream Cheese Mints, Mandy’s Recipe Box Blog
These Cream Cheese Mints are addictive and fun to make.
Peppermint Truffles, House of Yumm
Peppermint Truffles are the perfect holiday treat, with a soft white chocolate mint filling and a hard chocolate shell.
English Toffee, A Dash of Sanity
This classic English Toffee is a Christmas tradition in our home.
Copycat Butterscotch Squares, Crazy For Crust
These Copycat Butterscotch Squares taste just like the original.
Buttermints, Splendid Table
These soft, melt in your mouth Buttermints are perfect to put out at a party.
Homemade Andes Mints, Ashlee Marie
Homemade Andes Mints are so easy to make and just as delicious as the classic candy.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, A Dash of Sanity
This White Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge only needs 4 ingredients. This is peanut butter perfection.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, She Wears Many Hats
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are so addictive, they are better than Reese’s candies!
Easy Chocolate Caramel Bites, Crunchy Creamy Sweet
These Easy Chocolate Caramel Bites are the perfect sweet and salty holiday snack.
Eggnog Truffles, Taste and Tell
These Eggnog Truffles are white chocolate truffles infused with a holiday classic.
Pecan Pie Toffee Bark, A Dash of Sanity
This Pecan Pie Toffee Bark is the best kind of holiday treat you can make to give your family, friends, and neighbors.
Soft Chocolate Caramels, Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
I can’t wait to try these soft, chewy Chocolate Caramels.
Buckeye Fudge, Barefeet in the Kitchen
Buckeye fudge is a mouthwatering combo of peanut butter flavored fudge, and rich dark chocolate fudge.
Polar Bear Paws, Garnish and Glaze
Roasted peanuts, smooth caramel, and white chocolate coating make these delicious Polar Bear Paws.
Rum Balls, Alexandra Cooks
These adults-only Rum Balls are easy and festive.
Peanut Butter Toffee Bark, A Dash of Sanity
This Peanut Butter Toffee Bark is a family favorite.
Chocolate Peppermints, She Wears Many Hats
These tiny bite-sized Chocolate Peppermints are simple to make, with just 4 ingredients
Melted Snowman Bark, Tater Tots and Jello
Kids will love this fun Melted Snowman Bark
Chocolate Caramel Marshmallows, Domestically Blissful
White Chocolate Ting-a-Lings, Lemon Tree Dwelling
Polar Express Nougat, In Literature
Peppermint Patties, The Gunny Sack
Pomegranate Pistachio Ginger Bark, Nutmeg Nanny
Classic Divinity Candy, Sweet Paul Magazine
Mint Oreo Truffles, Deliciously Sprinkled
Fleur de Sel Caramels, Garnish with Lemon
Goodie Goodie Gumdrops, Bakerella
Easy Homemade Candy Lollipops, Just a Taste
Homemade Twix Bars, The Girl Who Ate Everything
Old Fashion Peppermint Taffy, Taste of Home
5-Ingredient Whiskey Dark Truffles, Gimme Some Oven
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Dipped Marshmallows, Baker By Nature
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bark, Love and Olive Oil
Sparkling White Chocolate Lemon Truffles, How Sweet Eats
Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties, Mom On Timeout
Homemade Marshmallows, Pint Sized Baker
Nutella Truffles, Deliciously Yum
White Chocolate Almond Truffles, The Recipe Critic
Thin Mint Oreo Cups, Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Pistachio Bark, She Wears Many Hats
Salted Almond Brittle, Dessert For Two
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels, Lil Luna
Raspberry Cheesecake Truffles, OMG Chocolate Desserts
Caramel Nougat Pecan Rolls, The Food Charlatan
Candy Cane Hearts, Glorious Treats
Coconut Cream Truffles, Crazy For Crust
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, Barefeet In The Kitchen
Post has been updated since it’s original post date November 2016.
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Sandra – thank you for all these candy recipes. I’ve been planning what sweets I’ll be making for the holidays and now I can find nearly all of them on one site. Thanks again!
You’re welcome. So glad someone else will enjoy it as much as me. xo San
These are seriously all fantastic!
Thanks love!
A marvelous resource!
I want them all! Thanks for the great ideas, Sandra!
Yay – these look great and I’ve been looking to make something different for my hubs coworkers and now I’ve got lots of options.
Thank you!
I realllllllly want to make those soft chewy caramels and salted brittle!
Oh my am I going to have fun with these. So many good ideas!!
Making candies at home is so much fun! I don’t know with which one to start!
I want ALL of these!! They are perfect!!
I know for sure this would be a huge hit in my house!
I want them all! Such a fantastic list!
So many great ideas!! I LOVE these holiday candies!
These are so perfect for my Christmas gift! I love to make homemade candies!
This is a fantastic list. I made a few of these desserts for our holiday gathering, and they were a big hit. The Nutella truffles were especially popular.