80 Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
Homemade Christmas candy evokes memories of Christmases past, sampling sweet Christmas treats while hanging around a table and enjoying the cozy feeling much more than the Christmas puzzle Mom insists on doing every year. I reached out to fellow bloggers and gathered my favorite easy Christmas candy recipes to share with you.
Whether you want to make sweet homemade candy for edible gifts, add it to pretty Christmas trays, or enjoy a few treats yourself, you’ve come to the right place.
Tips for the Best Christmas Candy Recipes
Before we jump into the candy recipes, here are a few things to consider.
Tips
- Storage: Most homemade candy can be stored in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. Some candies need to be refrigerated.
- Wrapped tightly and sealed well, most homemade candy can be frozen for up to 3 months or possibly longer. Check the recipe to be sure.
- Special Equipment: Some recipes require a candy mold or candy thermometer, but for most of these recipes, you only need a large pot, measuring cups, and parchment paper.
- Giving Edible Candy Gifts: You took the time to make something yourself, so spend a little extra time to make it special. A few simple embellishments will make your homemade gift even more thoughtful. It does not need to be expensive; a quick trip to the Dollar Tree for simple containers, cellophane bags, ribbons, and tags is all you need.
Updated for 2026! I’ve added even more festive treats to this Christmas candy collection. These new recipes are fun, easy, and full of holiday flavor, and are perfect for gifting, dessert trays, or a cozy night of Christmas movies.
List of Homemade Candy Recipes
Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
Salted Chocolate Pretzel Toffee Bark
Sweet, salty, and delightfully crunchy, this Toffee Chocolate Pretzel Bark is the perfect quick Christmas candy to make and share during the holidays. With just four simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s ideal for last-minute gifting or easy snacking. If your cookie-baking plans get away from you, this homemade bark recipe will happily save the day.
Recipe and Image | Neighbor Food
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Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Marshmallows
Fluffy peppermint marshmallows dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes are pure Christmas cheer in every bite. Add these easy Christmas treats to hot chocolate, gift them to friends, or keep a few for yourself.
Recipe and Image | A Beautiful Plate
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Grinch Oreo Balls
Grinch Oreo Balls are a fun and festive no-bake Christmas treat that everyone will love. Make a plate of these, gather the kids, and enjoy a cozy movie night watching our favorite green friend.
Recipe and Image | Cooking With Curls
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Chocolate Covered Cherries – Cherry Cordials
Chocolate covered cherries are a classic Christmas candy that never goes out of style. Juicy maraschino cherries wrapped in creamy fondant and dipped in dark chocolate make a treat that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make. Add sprinkles or a drizzle of festive color for an extra Christmas touch.
Recipe and Image | xoxoBella
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Eggnog Cookie Balls
These eggnog cookie balls are filled with cozy Christmas flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon and come together with just five ingredients. You’ll love having this easy no-bake recipe for the holiday party season.
Recipe and Image | Will Cook for Smiles
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Dark Chocolate Maple Buttercream Candies
A creamy maple buttercream filling covered with a delicious layer of dark chocolate. This easy Christmas candy will disappear quickly.
Recipe and Image | Vibrantly Free
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Creamy 15 Minute Eggnog Fudge
Is there anything that says Christmas more than the flavors of eggnog and creamy fudge? No worries, this recipe has both, making it such a festive holiday treat.
Recipe and Image | Baking Beauty
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Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
An easy chocolate variation of five-minute fudge. This recipe uses evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. It has all the old-fashioned Christmas flavor without needing a candy thermometer.
Recipe and Image | Real Life of Lulu
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Homemade Toffee Recipe
A rich, buttery toffee recipe with only four ingredients, making this an easy Christmas candy recipe. Easy and delicious, this is a great recipe to try.
Recipe and Image | I Heart Eating
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Unforgettable Christmas Rocky Road
Chocolate, marshmallows, roasted almonds, and dried cranberries all come together in this special Christmas treat. It’s an easy no-bake candy that comes together in about 25 minutes.
Recipe and Image | Vibrantly G Free
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Coconut Candy – Homemade Mounds
There is nothing more special than a family recipe passed down through generations. This post from Christina’s Cucina is originally from her aunt and looks absolutely delicious.
Recipe and Image | Christina’s Cucina
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Homemade Peanut Brittle
A classic Grandma’s peanut brittle recipe. A tried and true family favorite for Christmas and the holidays.
Recipe and Image | I Heart Eating
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Easy Divinity Candy
A classic recipe for homemade divinity candy with pecans. This white candy is always a pretty addition to any holiday treat tray or Christmas candy box for gift giving.
Recipe and Image | Real Life of Lulu
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Frosty Hats
There is always something very special about Christmas food art recipes. These little frosty hats are beyond cute, and kids will love them. They’re perfect for home or school Christmas parties.
Recipe and Image | Baking Beauty
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No Bake Peanut Butter Truffle Bars
A much-loved Christmas favorite, these no-bake Christmas treats come together in just half an hour with only eight ingredients.
Recipe and Image | Vibrantly Free
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Condensed Milk Peanut Butter Fudge (3 Ingredients)
An easy peanut butter fudge recipe. This quick holiday candy comes together in no time and is sweet, crunchy, and perfect for gift giving.
Recipe and Image | Country Hill Cottage
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Vegan Peppermint Bark
An easy peppermint bark recipe featuring both white and dark chocolate. This homemade Christmas candy is made extra special with a pretty topping of crushed pink and red peppermint candy.
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Recipe and Image | Pure and Simple Nourishment
Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
Easy Salted Pistachio Bark
A small-batch recipe for pistachio nut bark with only three ingredients and no corn syrup.
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Recipe and Image | Waiting for Blancmange
Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
White Chocolate Pistachio Truffles
A special, easy-to-make truffle recipe featuring pistachio and white chocolate.
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Recipe and Image | Waiting for Blancmange
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Creamsicle Fudge (Easy Recipe)
An easy-to-make orange creamsicle fudge recipe that requires no thermometer, making it simple to prepare. A nostalgic flavor for the holidays that everyone will enjoy!
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Recipe and Image | Miss in the Kitchen
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Vegan Ferrero Rocher (Gluten Free)
Chocolate hazelnut ganache is surrounded by even more chocolate, plus it has that signature hazelnut center. Delicious, and unlike the boxed version, you don’t get just three.
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Recipe and Image | Addicted to Dates
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Evaporated Milk Fudge (No Marshmallows)
A classic vanilla fudge recipe with just five simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
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Recipe and Image | Country Hill Cottage
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No Bake Cornflake Clusters with Dark Chocolate
Chewy and crunchy dark chocolate cornflake clusters. Another easy-to-make, decadently delicious no-bake Christmas treat.
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Recipe and Image | Combine Good Flavors
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Microwave Pecan Brittle
A microwavable glass bowl and microwave are all you need to make this pecan brittle recipe. No candy thermometer is needed, making this an easy shortcut to a classic Christmas treat.
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Recipe and Image | Grits and Gouda
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Nutter Butter Balls
Classic peanut butter balls get a modern twist with the addition of crushed Nutter Butter cookies. They’re easy to make and packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavor.
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Recipe and Image | Pretty DIY Home
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White Christmas Slice
An easy no-bake White Christmas recipe is a delicious update on a classic Aussie dessert. It features white chocolate, crunchy cereal, and tangy red cranberries. It makes a pretty, colorful addition to any Christmas dessert tray and a fantastic homemade Christmas gift.
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Recipe and Image | Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
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Easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans
With five ingredients and an air fryer, you can make these crunchy, sweet, and possibly dangerously addictive candied pecans for Christmas. These would make a great gift for coworkers or nut lovers.
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Recipe and Image | Simply Stacie
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Peppermint Bark Candy
This easy no-bake classic Christmas candy combines two kinds of chocolate, peppermint, and crushed candy canes. It’s a must-have addition to our Christmas treat trays and gift boxes.
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Recipe and Image | Food Folks and Fun
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Peppermint Creams
This easy no-bake classic Christmas candy combines two kinds of chocolate, peppermint, and crushed candy canes. It’s a must-have Christmas goodies recipe to add to Christmas treat trays and gift boxes.
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Recipe and Image | What a Girl Eats
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Easy Dark Chocolate Billionaires
These easy no-bake dark chocolate billionaires are filled with a mixture of caramel, pecans, and Rice Krispies. Easy to make and full of crunch, kids of all ages will happily munch on these until they’re gone.
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Recipe and Image | Grits and Pinecones
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Marzipan Potatoes
Easy marzipan potatoes made with just three ingredients are a classic German Christmas treat. They’re a delicious choice for marzipan lovers.
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Recipe and Image | Combine Good Flavours
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Peppermint Creams
Using high-quality chocolate and just the right amount of peppermint essence is the secret to making these delicious peppermint creams.
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Recipe and Image | What a Girl Eats
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Instant Pot Peanut Clusters
You can make this easy peanut cluster recipe with or without an Instant Pot. It’s salty and sweet with chocolate, peanuts, and pretzels. This recipe makes a great homemade Christmas candy gift.
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Recipe and Image | Two Kids and a Coupon
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Cute Christmas Tree Bark Recipe
An easy and delicious Christmas treat you can make for your family in minutes. It would also be a fun holiday activity to make together.
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Recipe and Image | Two Kids and a Coupon
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Christmas Oreos
Ah yes, the iconic Oreo. These are easy and fun to make together, and you can customize them with your favorite Christmas toppings.
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Recipe and Image | Chenee Today
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Sugar Cookie Truffles (3 ingredients)
These truffles look amazing. I was surprised to see that they only have three ingredients. You can whip these up in about 10 minutes, making them perfect for a last-minute Christmas gift or candy exchange.
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Recipe and Image | She’s Not Cookin’
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Homemade Sticky Paws
A Williams Sonoma copycat recipe made with almonds and caramel, then covered in chocolate. There’s plenty of sweetness and crunch in this Christmas candy.
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Recipe and Image | Cincy Shopper
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Homemade Polar Paws
You can make these homemade polar bars with a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand for the holidays. They’re made with melted caramels, peanuts, chocolate, butter, and cream.
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Recipe and Image | Cincy Shopper
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Peanut Butter Fritos Candy
Another sweet, salty, and crunchy treat, this one stands out because it uses Fritos. It has the perfect mix of sweet and salty flavors that everyone seems to love.
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Recipe and Image | Crayons and Cravings
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Martha Washington Candy Recipe
An old-fashioned Christmas treat made with coconut, cherries, and pecans. One of those classic Christmas candy recipes families look for year after year.
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Recipe and Image | Crayons and Cravings
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Easy Nut Brittle Recipe
An easy-to-make brittle recipe made with mixed nuts. Sweet, crunchy, and salty, so of course it disappears fast.
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Recipe and Image | Recipes from Leftovers
Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
Christmas Gumdrop Candy
With just five ingredients, you can make your own Christmas gumdrops. The shapes are cut out with small cookie cutters, and they look festive and fun for the holidays.
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Recipe and Image | Crayons and Cravings
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Fruitcake Fudge Recipe
This is another easy-to-make fudge recipe with just four ingredients. You cannot get much more Christmas themed than fruitcake flavors. You can add nuts as well for more crunch. This recipe is so pretty and festive, making it perfect for gift giving.
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Recipe and Image | Ann’s Entitled Life
Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes
Mixed Nut Brittle Recipe
This recipe for mixed nut brittle is made the classic way using a candy thermometer. If you have never had mixed nut brittle before, it’s worth the time it takes. People love receiving this as a Christmas gift because it conjures up feelings of nostalgia.
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Recipe and Image | Desserts with Stephanie
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Cream
Can you ever get enough peanut butter fudge? This delicious, easy Christmas candy recipe is smooth, creamy fudge perfection with classic peanut butter flavor. If you love peanut butter, this fudge may be hard to resist.
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Recipe and Image | Fluxing Well
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Nonpareil Candy
Small buttons of high-quality chocolate covered with tiny pearl sprinkles. A very simple-to-make but strikingly pretty Christmas treat.
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Recipe and Image | The Monday Box
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Marzipan Springerle Candy Fudge Recipe
Strikingly elegant in their simplicity, these beautiful Springerle no-bake candies are made with almond marzipan. These make a beautiful, thoughtful homemade Christmas gift.
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Recipe and Image | The Monday Box
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Christmas Party Mints
Sweet melt-in-your-mouth party mints made with cream cheese.
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Recipe and Image | One Hot Oven
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Crockpot Christmas Crack Peanut Clusters
Add the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir. These chewy chocolate peanut clusters make an easy Christmas candy to share with family and friends.
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Recipe and Image | Boston Girl Bakes
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Chocolate Bourbon Truffle Bars
A classic recipe for chocolate bourbon truffle bars. This is one of those tried-and-true Christmas candy recipes people recognize and remember.
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Recipe and Image | Spabettie
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Old Fashioned Caramel Candy
Helene from the Masala Herb blog shares her family heirloom recipe passed down from her grandmother. Heirloom recipes always feel special to me when someone shares one. I thank her for allowing me to include it in this post!
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Recipe and Image | Masala Herb
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Classic Divinity Christmas Candy
A classic holiday divinity candy recipe made from scratch with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.
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Recipe and Image | Food Folks and Fun
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Candy Cane Hearts
These candy cane hearts are so cheerful and pretty. Made with mini candy canes and white chocolate, they make a fun and festive Christmas candy. Pour a coffee or cocoa and enjoy!
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Recipe and Image | Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
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Rolo Pretzel Recipe
Four ingredients are all you need for these crunchy, sweet, and salty chocolate turtle Christmas treats.
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Recipe and Image | Chew Out Loud
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Chestnut Chocolate Truffles
Chestnuts can be hard to source, but if you can find them, try making these easy Christmas truffles. No roasting is required.
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Recipe and Image | Binky’s Culinary Carnival
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Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Bark
This delicious Christmas bark recipe is very striking on your holiday trays. White chocolate bark with bright red dried cranberries and plenty of cashews makes this easy Christmas treat hard to resist.
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Recipe and Image | Pretty DIY Home
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Norwegian Krokan
A crunchy, caramelized nut brittle. This traditional Norwegian Christmas treat is made with almonds and hazelnuts.
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Recipe and Image | Unique Cooks
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Boozy Eggnog Truffles
Made with purchased chocolate spheres, these fancy eggnog truffles are another quick and easy Christmas treat. Filled with eggnog ganache and finished with cocoa, these elegant truffles would be a welcome addition to any Christmas dessert box.
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Recipe and Image | Combined Good Flavours
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Gumdrop Nougat
An easy-to-make gumdrop nougat recipe that doesn’t require a candy thermometer. It’s made with marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and fruity gumdrops. It’s a pretty little bite of Christmas goodness.
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Recipe and Image | The Short Order Cook
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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Balls
A recipe for the old-fashioned, chewy chocolate-covered peanut butter balls you remember. They’re an easy, delicious, and much-loved Christmas candy recipe for peanut butter fans.
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Recipe and Image | The Short Order Cook
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White Christmas Slice
A traditional sweet treat from Australia. White chocolate, cherries, pistachios, apricots, rice cereal, and coconut are mixed together for a special Christmas candy with lots of flavor and crunch.
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Recipe and Image | It’s Not Complicated
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Christmas Rocky Road
These Christmas rocky road bars are another great no-bake Christmas treat for chocolate lovers. Layers of chocolate, pistachios, and marshmallows are topped with white chocolate and decorated for the holidays.
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Recipe and Image | It’s Not Complicated
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Vegan Peppermint Bark
A vegan peppermint bark recipe with both white chocolate and chocolate layers and lots of minty flavor.
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Recipe and Image | Pure and Simple Nourishment
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Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Chocolate-covered peanuts that only take a few minutes to whip together. A simple, easy-to-make Christmas candy you can use for last-minute guests, a candy tray, or an edible Christmas gift.
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Recipe and Image | Binyk’s Culinary Carnival
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Copycat Payday Candy
Soft and chewy peanut butter candy chock-full of crunchy peanuts. They pack and freeze well and disappear quickly.
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Recipe and Image | Pretty DIY Home
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Fireball Whiskey Caramels
Classic sweet homemade caramel with the delicious addition of Fireball cinnamon whisky for a festive Christmas twist.
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Recipe and Image | Heart’s Content Farmhouse
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Honeycomb Recipe
Sponge toffee is so easy to make and full of crunchy goodness that melts in your mouth. You can make this classic Christmas candy with just four ingredients.
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Recipe and Image | Sugar Spun Run
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Double Chocolate Sea Salt Truffles
Melted chocolate and cashews, made in 3 minutes. For those who love cashews, these would be great in a stocking.
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Recipe and Image | Neighbor Food Blog
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Candy Christmas Trees
Sweet coconut candy is formed into these pretty Christmas tree-shaped treats full of coconut goodness.
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Recipe and Image | Hungry Happenings
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White Chocolate Christmas Fudge
With just three ingredients, this white chocolate Christmas fudge is an easy Christmas candy recipe for beginning bakers.
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Recipe and Image | Ruffles Rain and Boots
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Peanut Butter Potato Candy
An old-fashioned candy recipe that’s been handed down through the generations. All you need is mashed potatoes, sugar, and peanut butter to make this much-loved classic Christmas candy.
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Recipe and Image | All That’s Jas
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Buckeye Candy Recipe
Ohio’s famous buckeye nut comes to your Christmas candy tray with these perfectly dipped buckeye candies, complete with easy dipping instructions.
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Recipe and Image | On My Kid’s Plate
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge
A tantalizing flavor combination of sugar cookies and white chocolate fudge. The pretty sprinkles add the perfect festive finishing touch.
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Recipe and Image | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
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Milk and Cookies Candy Bark
This interesting recipe for Christmas bark with its European-style cookies and chocolate wafers is sure to be appreciated by both adults and kids. Perfect for a candy exchange party or to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.
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Recipe and Image | A Night Owl Blog
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Homemade Peppermint Patties
A creamy tongue-cooling peppermint center made with just the right amount of peppermint extract, then covered with a smooth chocolate coating. Peppermint patties are a much enjoyed classic Christmas treat, a homemade version is certain to be hit every year!
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Recipe and Image | The Toasty Kitchen
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Easy Festive Christmas Bark
An easy-to-make Christmas bark filled with sweet and salty flavors, lots of crunch, and those pretty red and green Christmas candies, pretzels and corn chips. You know this bark will be gone in no time.
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Recipe and Image | Intelligent Domestications
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Easy Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge
Made with two kinds of chocolate chips and Irish cream this has to be a heavenly delicious Christmas chocolate fudge.
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Recipe and Image | Dinner Then Dessert
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Christmas White Chocolate – Peppermint Potato Chips
These potato chips are so much fun served this way! One look and you know they are sweet, salty and full of crunch. Such a fun and easy-to-make Christmas treat.
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Recipe and Image | The Kitchen is my Playground
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Mint Chocolate Fudge
The classic flavors of mint and chocolate come together in this easy-to-make chocolate fudge recipe. A fabulous fudge to have on hand throughout the holidays.
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Recipe and Image | Two Healthy Kitchens
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Saltine Christmas Toffee
The classic recipe for saltine Christmas toffee is covered with milk chocolate and decorated for the holidays. The sweet and salty flavor everyone loves.
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Recipe and Image | Pretty DIY Home
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I enjoy Christmas baking, almost as much as decorating, but having some easy Christmas candy recipes on hand can take some of the stress away from both Christmas preparations and gift-giving. I bet your sweet tooth is begging you to get started on making some easy Christmas treats, I know mine is.
I hope you enjoyed all of these different festive and easy no-bake Christmas Candy treats!