Christmas calls for treats, so always list your favorite Christmas candy recipes! There’s so much to prepare during Christmas, and homemade candies are essential. If you don’t have a list yet, we’ve compiled 55 easy Christmas candy recipes.
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Easy Christmas Candy Recipes
Christmas candies add energy during the holidays and are essential for Christmas parties. From pretzels to cake pops, these candy recipes for Christmas are easy to prepare.
We even enjoy making candied pecans.
1. Crockpot Christmas Candy
If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter fan, then this Christmas candy is perfect. Indulge yourself in a sweet and salty combination with this crockpot Christmas candy recipe.
The best part is that it uses a crock pot, saving you oven space. There is no need to use a candy thermometer in this recipe.
2. Candy Cane Popcorn
Candy canes are traditional Christmas candies that have become a symbol for the winter season. Add festivity to your Christmas snack list by making candy cane popcorn with this recipe. Enjoy it ASAP with your friends and family during movie night so it doesn’t get soggy!
3. Christmas Tree Pretzels
What is Christmas if you don’t have a Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays with? These Christmas tree pretzels give you a ready-to-eat tree with just 4 ingredients! Use your favorite green candy melts to form the tree and add sprinkles for ornaments.
4. Grinch Bark Recipe
Christmas doesn’t come from the store because homemade recipes make it intimate, festive, and more. Make sure you have lots of green candy because this Grinch bark recipe needs it! Add red hearts, sprinkles, and green M&M’s to complete this fun candy.
5. Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Chocolate covered pretzel rods are a perfect snack or gift during the Christmas holidays. This recipe uses red, green, or white candy melts to add some holiday spirit! You can prepare them and store them for at least two weeks.
6. Grinch Oreo Pops
The Grinch has learned to love Christmas, and so have we because of holiday candies! So, add a twist to our favorite Oreo biscuits with this grinch oreo pops recipe. It’s easy to make because you’ll just have to dip it into the candy melt.
7. Grinch Cake Pops
The Grinch is a crowd favorite, so we’ve prepared this easy cake pop recipe. Use your favorite red velvet cake mix and vibrant green candy melts. Dipping it into the candy melt makes this recipe fun and easy to make.
8. Grinch Pretzels
We love the Grinch and how this Grinch pretzel recipe only needs three ingredients! Prepare your favorite pretzel twists and dip them in some green candy melt. Finish it with red hearts to add festivity and color to the candy.
9. Christmas Tree Cake Pops
Cake pops are famous during parties, and these Christmas tree cake pops are a favorite! Use your favorite vanilla cake mix and add frosting to form the trees. Dip it in some green candy melt and top it off with sprinkles or M&M’s.
10. Hot Chocolate Popcorn
You’ll love this hot chocolate popcorn recipe during Christmas movie nights. It’s super easy to prepare and doesn’t require too much effort! So, pop up some popcorn and prepare your favorite hot chocolate powder for this recipe.
11. Oreo Snowman Cookies
You can make a batch of Oreo snowman cookies with only four ingredients this Christmas. This easy candy recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a no-bake treat. Dip the Oreos in melted white chocolate and decorate it like a snowman!
12. Nutter Butter Reindeers
This creative nutter butter reindeer recipe is no bake and easy to make. The pretzels make up the antlers, and the nose is a red M&M.
13. Christmas Popcorn Balls
Try these popcorn balls if you’re looking for sweet and salty holiday candy. The sugar and corn syrup mixture helps the candy maintain its bite-sized shape! For a less messy cooking process, spray some nonstick cooking spray on your hands.
14. Christmas Mints
Christmas isn’t complete without a minty candy to munch on while celebrating the holidays. This Christmas mint recipe is perfect if you want to make them homemade this year. The secret is using your favorite peppermint extract to seal all the flavors!
15. Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
Make delicious homemade peanut brittle in your microwave with this easy peanut brittle recipe. We recommend letting the mixture spread on its own once you pour it. Coat the pan with butter before pouring the peanut mixture so it doesn’t stick!
16. Easy Homemade Christmas Bark
We love making chocolate bark during the holidays because they’re easy and quick to prepare. For this Christmas bark recipe, melt red and green candy to add holiday spirit. Use a fork to create the swirls so they won’t get messy while cooking!
17. Candy Popcorn
Popcorn’s a must for us during Christmas movie nights, and we love these candy popcorns! Make red and green sugar mixtures to add a Christmas feel to each bite. Pro tip: make sure that the sugar mixture boils to get the correct texture.
18. Christmas Oreo Balls
One of our favorite treats during the holiday season is this Christmas Oreo ball. Combine your favorite cream cheese with the crushed Oreos to form them into balls. Freeze them for 15 to 30 minutes before dipping them so they won’t get messy!
19. Candy Cane Sleighs
These candy cane sleighs are perfect for giving out during the Christmas season. This recipe only needs candy canes, candy bars, wrapping paper, and decorations. Assembling it is easy just make sure to have your glue gun with you.
20. Christmas Crack
Add the taste of toffee to your Christmas celebration with this Christmas crack recipe. This recipe only requires five ingredients and 20 minutes to get done! The crackers should be close to each other so the toffee doesn’t seep through.
21. Easy Homemade Reindeer Chow
Combine your favorite holiday candy for this reindeer chow recipe this Christmas. We usually mix M&M’s, pretzels, and peanut butter cups for this easy candy recipe. If you plan to serve it during a party, double the recipe!
22. Grinch Chocolate Covered Oreos
If you’re looking for a no-bake treat, try this Grinch chocolate covered Oreo. You’ll only need four ingredients to make a delicious batch of these! Dip your Oreos in green candy, top it with a heart, and cool before serving.
23. Old Fashioned Divinity Candy
The classic divinity candy tastes divine and has the consistency of a meringue. This recipe is easy to follow and ensures you get light and fluffy candy! Top it with pecans or your favorite garnish to add more flavor to the candy.
24. Easy M&M Rice Krispie Treats
Aside from popcorn, we also like to munch on Rice Krispies during movie nights. You’ll only need four ingredients for this easy M&M rice krispie recipe! We usually use a 9X13 pan when cooking, which already makes 16 servings.
25. Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Add fancy and healthy candy to your Christmas with this chocolate covered strawberry recipe. These bite-sized desserts are a favorite, so it’s great that they’re easy to make. Dip your ripe strawberries in chocolate and add some decoration before letting it cool!
26. Grinch Truffles
These no-bake Grinch truffles are easy to make because you only need five ingredients. Make sure to freeze the balls for 30 minutes before dipping them to reduce mess! Make sure to use gel food coloring to get the perfect coating texture.
27. Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Balls
We love a delicious chocolate and peanut butter mixture and make them during the holidays! These chocolate covered peanut butter balls melt in your mouth and taste similar to Reese’s. This no-bake candy only takes 20 minutes and will leave everyone wanting more.
28. Easy Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Peppermint is an delicious flavor whenever the Christmas holidays are just around the corner. With this easy four-ingredient recipe, we love making chocolate peppermint barks for the holidays. Add red and green toppings to add some Christmas color to the candy!
29. Easy Vanilla Fudge
Fudge is a classic treat for holiday parties, and they’re easy to make. This easy vanilla fudge recipe is a family favorite and perfect for serving during Christmas. Use your favorite white chocolate for this recipe and mix it with condensed milk.
30. Rolo Pretzel Sandwich
This easy pretzel sandwich recipe is fun and requires only four ingredients. Sandwich a melted Rolo candy between the pretzels to make them stick together. Coat it in white chocolate and add festive designs to make it perfect for Christmas!
31. Homemade Butterfingers
This homemade butterfingers recipe is perfect if you’re looking for a sweet treat for Christmas. This three-ingredient recipe is easy to make and only takes 30 minutes to prepare. You’ll end up with delicious crunchy chocolate and peanut butter candy.
32. Easy S’mores Puppy Chow
If your family loves the taste of s’mores, then this puppy chow recipe is perfect. It’s convenient to make and only requires graham cereal, chocolate, and mini marshmallows. We love mixing in Hershey’s chocolate, but you can use your favorite chocolate.
33. Easy Homemade Peanut Brittle
This recipe is perfect if you prefer using the stove for making peanut brittle. The secret is to add baking soda to the mixture to achieve the ideal texture. You can add red and green decorations to add some Christmas spirit once cooled down.
34. Rolo Pretzel Turtles
We love Rolos, and these Rolo pretzel turtles add a fun twist to this candy. This recipe is easy to make because you only need three ingredients. You’ll end up with a turtle-like candy, and it’s enjoyable to munch on!
35. Homemade Caramel Popcorn
You can always go right with this classic homemade caramel popcorn recipe for Christmas nights. We love making this during movie nights because it’s easy to prepare and tasty. You can also add nuts or drizzle some chocolate on top before serving.
36. Grinch Rice Krispie Treats
Add a twist to your traditional rice krispies with this Grinch rice krispie treats recipe. Add green gel food coloring and heart sprinkles to make this delicious candy festive! Store them in an airtight container instead of the fridge so they don’t dry out.
37. Chocolate-Covered Christmas Oreos
Add holiday feels to the classic Oreos by dipping them in chocolate and Christmas sprinkles! This easy chocolate covered Christmas Oreo recipe is perfect for a quick snack. Add the sprinkles before the candy dries to help it stick on the Oreo.
38. Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe
It’s our family tradition to make Christmas puppy chow when the holidays are near. This powdered sugar, peanut butter, and yummy candy mixture leaves everyone wanting more! Add the holiday spirit using red and green candy melts to coat the cereal.
39. Christmas Crunch Recipe
We love this white chocolate Christmas crunch recipe because they’re budget-friendly and tasty. This snack is addicting because of the popcorn, pretzel, and M&M combination! Drizzle some candy melts into the mixture so that they stick together.
40. Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Decorate these chocolate covered strawberries to make them look perfect for Christmas. Add red and green sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate to add festivity!
41. Grinch Fudge
Add a twist to the classic fudge with this Grinch fudge recipe, perfect for Christmas. The secret to making it green is using neon green gel food coloring! Add red heart sprinkles to the fudge to make it look and taste more festive.
42. Chocolate Covered Cherries
Strawberries aren’t the only fruit we can cover with chocolate, we can coat cherries, too! These chocolate-covered cherries are perfect for Christmas if you’re looking for a quick bite. Don’t remove the stem so you can hold it without getting chocolate on your hands.
43. Eggnog Fudge
Eggnogs are a classic during the Christmas season, which makes this eggnog fudge a must. This creamy candy recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t hurt the bank. Top it with nutmeg or red and green sprinkles to add more festivity.
44. Oreo S’mores
S’mores are an all-year-round treat that’s perfect for family nights or holiday celebrations. These Oreo S’mores are easy to make since you only need three ingredients. You won’t have to use the oven since you’ll be broiling the marshmallow instead!
45. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas tree rice krispie treats are perfect if you’re looking for a festive snack. Make sure to cut the rice krispies while it’s still warm so it isn’t messy! Use pretzel sticks to hold the Christmas tree once it’s cool.
46. Reindeer Pretzels
Reindeer pretzels are fun to make and add festivity to the holidays with their design. You can make the face of the reindeer with Rolos, M&M’s, and candy eyes. This recipe is so easy that even kids can help make them!
The perfect homemade Christmas candies.
47. Christmas Crack Chex Mix
Christmas crack Chex mix is so good you’ll always return for more. It isn’t time-consuming to make and only requires five ingredients. You can make this for Christmas parties or movie nights during the holidays.
48. Peanut Butter Fudge
We love how creamy our peanut butter fudge turned out because of this recipe. It only needs three main ingredients, so it’s easy to prepare! Ensure the fudge is cold before cutting it with a warm knife.
One of our favorite candies and homemade fudge.
49. Grinch Puppy Chow
Grinch puppy chow is one of the easiest candy recipes you can make for Christmas. Coat the Chex cereal with green candy to add the Grinch factor to the treat! You can have it while watching Christmas movies or give them out as gifts.
50. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Peppermints have become a traditional treat to serve during Christmas parties. This white chocolate peppermint fudge is perfect if you’re looking for a new fudge flavor. The recipe is easy, and you’ll only need four ingredients to make this heavenly treat.
51. Grinch Popcorn
The Grinch is the perfect design for any Christmas candy! This Grinch popcorn is an example and perfect for watching Christmas-themed movies. Adding green gel food coloring is the trick to making the popcorn green.
52. Deep Fried Nutella
This recipe adds a twist to Nutella by deep frying them! Freeze them first and coat them with pancake mix so they don’t melt into the oil! Add powdered sugar and enjoy it with a cup of hot chocolate.
53. Hot Chocolate on a Stick
Add a twist to the traditional hot chocolate with this hot chocolate recipe. You can eat them like a popsicle instead of drinking a warm cup of it! Add marshmallows and festive designs for the Christmas feel.
These are perfect any time of the year and the perfect holiday treat.
54. Homemade Chocolate Fudge
This homemade chocolate fudge recipe is easy, and you’ll only need three ingredients. They’re soft and creamy, making for a lovely Christmas snack. You can even add nuts or Christmas sprinkles on top for flavor.
55. Ritz Cracker Toffee
This Ritz cracker toffee is buttery and covered with creamy chocolate. The recipe is easy to follow, and kids can even help with decorating! Use red and green sprinkles to add some Christmas spirit. An easy recipe that is a crowd favorite.
Top the toffee with sea salt to bring Christmas cheer. A delicious homemade Christmas candy recipes.
