Sweet, festive candy recipes perfect for homemade gifts and Christmas snacking.
Homemade York Peppermint Patties
If you’re a fan of that classic combination of cool peppermint and rich dark chocolate, you’re in for a treat. This homemade York peppermint patties recipe requires minimal effort, but the results are nothing short of spectacular. You only need 5 ingredients and they’re just like those minty, chocolatey treats you know and love! These festive sweet treats are the perfect combination of dark chocolate and peppermint. They’re sweet, soft and perfect with an after-dinner coffee, for gifting, or to serve up as a snack.
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Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
Festive red peppermint Christmas lollipops dipped in dark chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. The best peppermint lollipop recipe!
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Festive Cranberry Jelly Candies
Made with gelatin, granulated sugar, and real cranberry juice, these festive cranberry jelly candies are easy to make, ship well, and feature a vibrant (natural) shade of Christmas red. The best cranberry jelly candy recipe for holiday gifting!
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Cool Whip Candy
This no-bake Cool Whip candy has a creamy, mousse-like center made from melted milk chocolate and whipped topping, then coated in rich dark chocolate. It’s an easy, freezer-friendly treat that tastes like a homemade version of 3 Musketeers.
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Christmas Nougat
This easy, no-bake Christmas Nougat (with jujubes) is a great candy for your holiday treat tray. It’s only 4 ingredients, fun, colorful, super easy to make (no candy thermometer required), and oh-so-tasty!
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Snowman Truffles
These Snowman truffles are perfect for the holiday season and make a great addition to any dessert table or as a gift for friends and family.
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Little Debbie White Chocolate Christmas Fudge
The holiday season is here, and nothing says Christmas like the delicious white chocolate fudge. Add in the best of the best Christmas treats – Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and make Little Debbie White Chocolate Christmas Fudge. This easy recipe has only four ingredients (plus decorations) and is perfect for any Christmas season celebration!
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Pretzel Christmas Crack
You can make this Pretzel Christmas Crack recipe (pretzel toffee) with only 5 ingredients in under 15 minutes, without a candy thermometer!
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Christmas Kitchen: After Dinner Chocolate Peppermint Creams
Are you one of those families who always have a box of After Eights, mint Matchmakers or something a little bit fancier on hand to enjoy after dinner at Christmas time? If so, this year rather than picking some up in that last minute supermarket rush, why not make your own After Dinner Chocolate Peppermint Creams with 5 simple ingredients you’ve probably already got to hand?
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Coconut Ice
Coconut Ice – Coconut ice is a classic British confectionery made with desiccated coconut, icing sugar and condensed milk. It is sweet, chewy, soft and a perfect addition to your Christmas dessert platter!
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