34 Christmas Candy Recipes to Make Ahead

"Three types of coconut product make these truffles the ideal gift for the coconut lover in your life."

Chocolate, peppermint and fudge... Could this recipe get more Christmas?

“Try substituting mini marshmallows for espresso beans.”

Give your oven a break during the holiday and make this easy Christmas crockpot candy! It only takes 4 simple ingredients and a slow cooker!

"Impress your friends with a snappy and sweet homemade peppermint patty."

A 3-ingredient, easy to make, chocolate mint truffle to enjoy for yourself, or even gift. Plus, they freeze well too.

This Christmas Muddy Buddies Recipe is the perfect quick and easy treat for the holidays. Always a classic favorite, naturally gluten-free, and ready in minutes!

Need an edible gift that'll please everyone on your list? Look no further than toffee! This top-rated toffee recipe is beloved because it's easy, quick, and absolutely irresistible.

"These coconut candy balls disappear just as fast as I put them out. They're a snap to whip up and make a beautiful presentation on any holiday cookie plate."

“For delicious candy that comes together in a snap, combine pretzels, peppermint, and white chocolate in your slow cooker. This crunchy Christmas candy makes a sweet holiday gift idea.

Tip: Be sure to use the low-heat setting when cooking chocolate in a slow cooker, and watch carefully to avoid scorching.”

With just 10 minutes of prep, some cooling time in your fridge and three ingredients, this sweet-as-can-be recipe will deliver holiday fun. It's the easiest (and tastiest!) way to spread joy during the hectic holiday season.

"This is my favorite method for making peppermint bark--it's delicious, it's easy, it's beautiful, and everyone loves receiving it during the holidays!"

“With just 5 ingredients, make the most amazing melt-in-your-mouth White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles to delight in this holiday season.”

"These light-and-delightful classic Southern desserts look and taste absolutely divine."

“The hardest part about making Salty Chocolate-Pecan Candy is waiting for the chocolate to firm up before devouring it.”

“Break open the bright white exterior of this Chrismas candy to reveal a delicious blend of crisp, crunchy rice cereal and creamy almond butter. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the treats for a gourmet presentation.”

"An unbelievably easy, no-fuss, Christmas peppermint bark recipe.”

“These Crispy Peanut Butter Toffee Truffles are light, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter toffee truffles coated in rich milk chocolate and topped with crushed toffee bits.”

Tis the season for sweet and salty, and easy. This simple Christmas Crack can be made in 5 minutes or less -- and is incredibly tasty. Does it get better than that?

“The earliest mention of sugarplums as a confection is from 1668. While the English defined it as a type of comfit (a sugar-crusted seed or fruit), sugar plum can also mean “something very pleasing or agreeable; esp. when given as a sop or bribe,” a use of the term that dates back to 1608. The word plum in Victorian times usually suggested a raisin or dried currant, not the fruit we think of today.”

"Stay toasty this winter with a mug of cocoa and these easy-to-make snowman chocolates."

“Try a nutty twist on buttery brittle by trading cashews for peanuts. The classic Christmas candy takes just 15 minutes of prep and can be stored for up to a week.” It also freezes well!

These Gumdrop Nougat Candies taste like nostalgia and Christmas’ past.  And I love them.  They’re sweet, soft, chewy and so delicious.  And very easy to make.  Create a batch and share them with friends, give them as gifts, and make sure to have them on your holiday treat plate!

They're not only delicious—they're the perfect last-minute gift too.

“This recipe makes a ton of caramels! I usually make them for my yearly Christmas “neighbor gifts”. The original recipe my Grandma has always used to make caramels is from an old church cookbook.”

"These incredible melt-in-your-mouth candies have the perfect amount of mint nestled between layers of mild chocolate. Even when I make a double batch for everyone to enjoy, the supply never lasts long at Christmas!"

Master the sweet-and-salty–dessert trend — without turning on the oven! Our easiest-ever brittle-like candy (made with saltines!) is 100% no-bake and requires only a microwave. Who needs a candy thermometer?

"Shortbread serves as a base for this chocolaty pecan toffee. Pecan-Toffee Shortbread makes excellent food gifts, but make extra because it’ll be hard to give this sweet treat away.”

"You’ve been invited to a dinner party, and suddenly you’re wondering what, exactly, you should bring the host — I realized that marshmallows make the perfect gift this time of year. And these eggnog marshmallows, in particular, will guarantee you get an invite to the next party."

“Make two batches of Velvety Pecan Candy, one each of chocolate and vanilla. Then prepare to see them disappear.”

“This Hot Chocolate Fudge Recipe brings two of your favorite winter desserts together. Hot cocoa and rich fudge topped with marshmallows! The perfect holiday party recipe.”

“No matter how you make pralines–with brown sugar or white sugar, evaporated milk or buttermilk–they are one of the paramount Southern treats.”

“Divinity is a classic candy made with granulated sugar, corn syrup, and stiffly beaten egg white. With the addition of chopped pecans, this divinity is crunchy, fluffy, and simply divine.”

“Homemade fudge sandwiches thick, gooey caramel and crunchy peanuts for a delicious sweet that rivals your favorite candy bar. Our recipe yields 64 servings, making it perfect for holiday baking exchanges and large family gatherings.”