Christmas Candy Recipes

We have the best Christmas Candy Recipes that are easy to make and taste amazing. These recipes for holiday candy are perfect for parties, family gatherings and more.

Start a new holiday tradition this year by making some of these delicious treats. Whether you are looking for classroom treats, party food, or festive holiday desserts, there is something for everyone.

There are tons of decadent Christmas treats to choose from that are so much fun and everyone will go crazy over them. From candy and fudge to chocolate and more, there are lots of delicious recipes to try this time of year.

I also love to try these 33 Easy Christmas breakfast ideas and Easy Christmas Dinner Ideas.

Why We Love These Recipes

They are easy to make and don’t require any special ingredients. Each homemade Christmas candy recipe is so decadent and perfect for any holiday celebration. They also make great gifts and look pretty wrapped in cellophane and tied with ribbon.

1. Homemade Peanut Brittle

Learn how to make this simple and easy peanut brittle. Each bite is sweet and salty for a tasty treat everyone will love.

2. Christmas Crack

There is a reason that this favorite Christmas candy is called Christmas Crack.  This recipe is delicious and addicting.  It’s hard to just eat one piece and I know you’ll love this recipe too!

3. Crockpot Peanut Clusters

This is a simple dessert idea with only 5 ingredients. The crock pot does all the work, and the results are amazing and delicious chocolate candy. No need to turn on the oven.

4. Graham Cracker Toffee

Layers of chocolate, toffee, and more make this a decadent treat. Break into squares and enjoy for holidays, movie nights, and any time you need an easy but amazing treat.

5. Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Make these simple and delicious treats for your next holiday gathering or party. They are bite-sized and look so festive for your dessert platter.

6. Easy Grinch Cookies

Learn how to make this delicious and easy Grinch cookie recipe that will quickly become a yearly tradition. Your family will ask for these year after year and precious memories will be made with these yummy cookies.

7. Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls

These are so delicious and taste just like mini Reese’s peanut butter cups but in ball form. They melt in your mouth and taste amazing.

8. Easy Microwave Fudge

There are ONLY 3 ingredients! You just can’t get any easier (and tastier) than this easy microwave fudge recipe that takes just minutes to make.

9. The Best Chocolate Fudge

This fudge recipe will melt in your mouth and is a favorite around here. It is so creamy and delicious! You may want to make a double batch of homemade fudge.

10. Oreo Magic Bars

This is a delicious twist on the traditional kind of magic bars and they are just as easy! Oreo fans will love this recipe.

11. Oreo Truffles

With only 3 ingredients needed, these Oreo Truffles are super easy but oh-so delicious. Each bite is so creamy.

12. Mini Oreo Cheesecake

If you love cheesecake and you love Oreos, this recipe is a must-try. Each mini dessert is the perfect size for parties and is so easy to make.

13. 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This 5 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe is so easy and the perfect combination of delicious peanut butter and more. You will be asking yourself why you never tried this before and you don’t need a candy thermometer.

14. Christmas Puppy Chow

The kids go crazy over this delicious recipe. The powdered sugar combined with the peanut butter is amazing and throw in some Christmas M&M’s and this treat can’t be beat!

15. Christmas Tree Brownies

These Christmas brownies are just adorable and they are so easy to make that even the kids can make them on their own. It is such a fun way to make memories during the holidays.

16. Adorable Reindeer Cookies

This is the perfect treat when you are in a hurry but need something cute. This recipe cheats a little by using Milano cookies and then decorating them.

17. Cake Balls

If you need a really easy and quick dessert idea, try this Easy Cake Ball Recipe. It’s the perfect dessert for parties, holidays, and more but simple enough to make any day of the week.

18. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These are so easy to make and taste absolutely delicious. Peanut butter and chocolate fans will go crazy over these Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.

19. Saltine Cracker Toffee

You will be amazed at how decadent this treat is with such simple ingredients. This sweet and savory treat is sure to be a hit and is so easy to make.

20. Peanut Brittle

This classic candy recipe is delicious while being very simple to prepare. Save a ton by making your own brittle and see just how easy it is.

21. Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies

Turn meringue into little mini Christmas trees. This treat is so festive and would be so pretty and tasty at any Christmas party you might have.

22. Butterscotch Haystacks

Transform chow mein noodles into haystacks for a luscious treat the kids and adults will go crazy over. The creamy butterscotch flavor is the best and each bite has the perfect crunch.

23. Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pinwheels

Not only is this candy so pretty but it is creamy and delicious. Peanut Butter fans will love this amazing treat just like Grandma used to make.

24. Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy

We love the crock pot and once you learn to make candy in it, you will be hooked. Make Christmas even easier when you use your slow cooker to make this chocolate candy. The recipe calls for peanuts but you can also use almonds.

25. Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties

Skip the store-bought mints and make these festive peppermint patties. They are so cute and don’t take long at all to make.

26. Peppermint Christmas Candy Pretzel

This candy recipe is sure to be a hit with kids and would make a festive and yummy treat to bring to Christmas parties. These bite-size goodies are frugal to make and come together in minutes. Make sure you have a good baking sheet and line with wax paper. Line your pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

27. Candy Cane Hearts

Make hearts out of candy canes and chocolate for a recipe that will steal the show. These look so cute on the party table and guests will go crazy over them.

28. Candy Cane Marshmallows

If you are looking for sweet treats that will melt in your mouth to give to family friends and others, this is a must-try recipe that is super easy. These are fun to eat alone or to dip into hot cocoa. You can also try this recipe with homemade marshmallows.

29. Christmas Candy Cookie Dough Fudge

Make this festive Christmas fudge recipe that is adorned with Christmas colors that are perfect for the holiday season. This smooth creamy treat will have guests coming back for more.

30. No-Bake Avalanche Cookies

We love no-bake treats and this one does not disappoint. Perfect for gift giving and one of the easiest candy recipes.

31. No-Bake Coconut Balls

The kids will love these because they look like snowballs. They taste amazing and the coconut is so delicious.

32. Christmas Magic Bars

Turn traditional magic bars into a festive holiday treat. Layers of delicious goodness will make this your new holiday tradition.

33. Chocolate Caramel Christmas Wands

Take pretzel wands to the next level with chocolate and sprinkles. This treat is perfect for getting the kids involved and letting them help.

34. Christmas Chocolate Spoons

Turn inexpensive plastic spoons into chocolate treats to dip into hot chocolate. This is great for gift-giving and so fun to make!

35. Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Tree

Take a mini peanut butter cup and turn it into the cutest and sweetest Christmas tree. This is great for your kids to hand out to their friends as classroom treats.

36. White Candy Cane Truffle

Truffles are always a hit and these are packed with lots of candy cane flavor. They taste similar to peppermint bark but in creamy truffles instead.

37. Rudolph Candy Bars

Kids will go crazy over these no-bake candy bar treats. Turn a plain old candy bar into Rudolph for a festive treat that is so easy to make.

38. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat

Turn rice krispie treats into Christmas trees for a fun Christmas dessert idea.  The kids will love helping to make these.

39. Reindeer Melts Christmas Treat

Chocolate melts are so easy to turn into Reindeer melts. These are creamy and delicious too!

40. Grinch Popcorn

This is the perfect treat for movie night if you plan to watch the Grinch movie. The popcorn is so fun and really easy to put together.

41. Santa Oreos

Turn Oreo cookies into Santa! You only need a few ingredients to make this simple but tasty treat that kids will love. Store in a tin and give as a cute gift!

42. Christmas Pretzels

Dip pretzels into white or milk chocolate for a salt-and-sweet treat. Add sprinkles to make the pretzels even more festive.

43. Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Reindeer

This marshmallow treat is so fun and perfect for kids. It is so easy to make a reindeer and you only need a few ingredients.

44. Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Candy Cane cookies are so pretty and you can use different types of Hershey kisses. The ideas are endless for the recipe.

Find More Holiday Ideas

• Non-Toy Christmas Ideas for Kids 
• Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub
• Mason Jar Christmas Centerpiece Ideas
• Christmas Burlap Wreath 

These are the best Christmas candy recipes! With so many delicious choices, you will be baking for days. Please let me know what you decide to make in the comment section.