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

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Published December 7, 2013

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

About Grace

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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tanya says
December 7, 2013 at 10:39 pm

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
  December 7, 2013 at 10:41 pm
  
  Heck yes! Those bites looked amazing. Everyone needs to know about them. 🙂
- Brandy says
  October 19, 2014 at 1:23 pm
  
  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
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
December 7, 2013 at 10:44 pm

Thanks for the link-up Joan! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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Susan Brownson says
December 7, 2013 at 11:14 pm

Can’t wait to try these. Everything looks delish.
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Alyssa says
December 7, 2013 at 11:33 pm

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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Dionne Baldwin says
December 7, 2013 at 11:47 pm

Hooray! This post is getting my daughter into the culinary Christmas spirit! 😀 Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Kay Little says
December 8, 2013 at 12:31 am

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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Gina says
December 8, 2013 at 10:26 am

FABULOUS!!! Thank you Julie for including me! What a wonderful surprise.
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Kate | Food Babbles says
December 8, 2013 at 1:52 pm

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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Julie says
December 8, 2013 at 2:03 pm

This is a great round-up of Christmas goodies! thanks so much for including us!
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Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
December 8, 2013 at 2:09 pm

So many great yummy Christmas treats! I can’t wait to try them all. 🙂
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Danielle @ TheBestDessertRecipes.com says
December 10, 2013 at 1:27 pm

What a great round up of holiday candies! I love it!
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Beverly Webster says
December 18, 2013 at 7:39 pm

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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Kay+Little says
October 9, 2014 at 12:29 am

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)

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What happens to unsold holiday candy? ›

Right after the holiday they will have sales to try to get some profit out of the leftover candy after a month or so those stores will either donate it to food pantries or sell it to discount grocery stores.

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How long does homemade chocolate candy last? ›

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

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What does Walmart do with leftover holiday candy? ›

A spokesperson for Walmart stores said that they typically sell out of all of their holiday candy, discounting it after Christmas and allowing stores to keep it on sale at their discretion.

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How far in advance can you make Christmas candy? ›

Any sweet that can be made ahead comes in super handy during a busy holiday season. These crunchy cashew Christmas candies can be made up to a month in advance when stored in an airtight container.

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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.”

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Is it OK to freeze chocolate candy? ›

Place the original box in a heavy-duty plastic freezer bag, seal it tightly and then refrigerate for up to one year, or freeze for up to 18 months for best quality. Thaw frozen chocolates in the refrigerator.

What do stores do with unsold holiday items? ›

The best outcome for retailers is that it gets sold, which is why stores often have those big post-holiday sales. Otherwise, stores might repack it and store it for later, return it to the vendor, sell it to an outlet or donate it to charity.

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What happens to all the candy when Halloween is over and not sold? ›

Donations: Some stores donate unsold Halloween candy to food banks, homeless shelters, or other charitable organizations. This is a way to give back to the community and reduce waste. Returns to distributors: Stores may als.

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What happens to leftover Halloween candy? ›

There are multiple organizations that will accept unopened candy. Try a program where you can donate your candy to troops serving abroad like Treats for Troops. You can also contact local charities and food banks to see if they accept unopened candy as well.

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