30 Holiday Candy Recipes - Chocolate Chocolate and More! (2024)

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Homemade Candy treats are always part of our Holiday preparations. Always tasty, easy to make and make a great gift. Here are 30 Holiday Candy Recipes to get you started!

Buckeye Barkfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Butterscotch Marshmallow Bites from Lemons for Lulu

Peppermint Chocolate-Covered Pretzels from Nellie Bellie

Chocolate Caramel Pretzels from High Heels & Grills

Christmas Pretzel Candies from Mom, I’m Hungry

Christmas Lollipops from Just a Taste

Cream Cheese Mintsfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles from Kleinworth & Co.

Easy Peppermint Fudge from What’s Cooking, Love?

Gingerbread Oreo Truffles form Cooking with K

Green Mint Bark from I Dig Pinterest

Holiday Oreo Truffles from We Do Fun Here

Homemade Candy Canes from Food Babbles

Homemade Caramelsfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Homemade Gum Dropsfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Inside-Out Buckeye Oreo Cookie Balls from White Lights on Wednesday

Mint Brownie Brittle from The Grant Life

Mint Chocolate Barkfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Trees from Wine and Glue

Peanut Brittlefrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

Reindeer Chow from Real Housemoms

Buckeyes from White Lights on Wednesday

Peanut Butter Snickers Sandwiches from Taste of Lizzy T

Peppermint Oreo Bites from Will Cook for Smiles

Peppermint Patties from Back for Seconds

Reese’s Peanut Butter Bark from White Lights on Wednesday

Saltine Cracker Toffee from White Lights on Wednesday

Thin Mint Oreo Cups -2 Ways from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Turtle Barkfrom Chocolate, Chocolate and More

White Trash from Chocolate, Chocolate and More

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When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten. Read more...

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  1. tanya says

    Yeah for no bake treats!! This is perfect Joan! So many ideas I cam’t wait to try! Thanks for sharing my butterscotch bites Joan!

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    • Julie Espy says

      Heck yes! Those bites looked amazing. Everyone needs to know about them. 🙂

    • Brandy says

      they are so yummy and easy to make, especially with oreo pudding as the binding agent for the Oreo Bites. Try this substitution next time you make them

  2. Susan Brownson says

    Can’t wait to try these. Everything looks delish.

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  3. Alyssa says

    This is a great round-up. Now I have so many ideas for gifts. Thanks for including my Easy Peppermint Fudge.

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  4. Dionne Baldwin says

    Hooray! This post is getting my daughter into the culinary Christmas spirit! 😀 Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  5. Kay Little says

    Thank you for including the Gingerbread Oreo Truffles in this wonderful roundup. I have my eye on several…can’t wait to make them!

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  6. Gina says

    FABULOUS!!! Thank you Julie for including me! What a wonderful surprise.

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  7. Kate | Food Babbles says

    What a tempting holiday candy round up! I’m drooling all over my keyboard. I adore those clear lollipops with the christmas sprinkles inside. Too cute! Thanks so much for including my candy canes 🙂

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  8. Julie says

    This is a great round-up of Christmas goodies! thanks so much for including us!

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  9. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says

    So many great yummy Christmas treats! I can’t wait to try them all. 🙂

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  10. Beverly Webster says

    I thought I saw a white candy with peppermint candy crushed up in it. It was in the shape like a candy kiss. I’ve looked all through your emails this month but have not found it! Am I in the wrong place? All of these candies look wonderful.

    Thanks,
    Beverly

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  11. Kay+Little says

    Thank you for including my Gingerbread Truffles…so sweet of you {grins}

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30 Holiday Candy Recipes - Chocolate Chocolate and More! (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade chocolate candy last? ›

But before you put chocolate in the fridge, first wrap it tightly to protect against odors and condensation, then seal it in an airtight container. When you take it out, let it come back to room temperature before unwrapping. This will keep your chocolates edible for anywhere from three to six months.

What holidays are associated with candy? ›

Here's a list of the top five American holidays that are synonymous with candies, chocolates, snacks, and everything delicious:
  • Halloween (October 31) ...
  • Easter (Date Varies) ...
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) ...
  • Christmas (December 25) ...
  • Fourth of July (Independence Day)
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Can you eat chocolate 2 years out of date? ›

Dark chocolate, with its higher cacao content, can be good to eat for as long as three years past the best before. Due to their high milk contents, milk and white chocolates might not last as long as dark, but their longevity is still nothing to sniff at — you can expect to get another 8 months or so out of it.

Can you eat candy 2 years out of date? ›

“In the case of most commercially processed foods, it's contamination during processing and packaging that leads to foodborne illness, not the age of the food. So, even after some time passes, candy should be safe to eat as long as it was properly handled and it remains unopened prior to eating.”

How far in advance can you make chocolate candy? ›

Chocolate candies will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Caramels can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

How to store homemade chocolate candy? ›

The Best Way to Store Chocolate Confections

As for truffles, bonbons, and other chocolate confections, Gancia recommends storing them in a sealed container at room temperature: "Keep them in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat, moisture, and strong scents."

What is the shelf life of chocolate candy? ›

How long is Halloween candy good for? Soft chocolates, like milk and white chocolate, last eight to 10 months. Dark chocolate lasts the longest, up to two years. People might see a white coating on the dark chocolate when it's older, which is called “bloom.” Bloom is not harmful and it's safe to eat.

How long can you store homemade hard candy? ›

* Hard candy: Lollipops, roll candy and butterscotch candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in cool, dry conditions. * Jellied candies: Upon opening the packaging and storing at room temperature, jellied candies can last six to nine months.

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