22 Sweet And Simple Candy Recipes For The Holidays
Chocolate truffles
With just a few weeks to go until the holidays, we've got visions of cookies, sugarplums and fancy fudge dancing in our heads. Far be it for us to tell you to cool it on the cookies (we believe no such thing), but IF you're looking to switch things up a little this year, we've got all the candy recipes for you to try, from peppermint fudge to peanut butter balls and marshmallow coal:
Peanut Butter Balls
These bite-sized peanut butter balls are perfect for New Year’s entertaining or a post-holiday treat. Get our peanut butter balls recipe.
Pretzel Toffee Crunch Bark
The dessert you didn’t know you needed in your life. Salty pretzel bits, sweet toffee and chunks of chocolate and nuts make for a decadent and delicious treat. Get our pretzel toffee crunch recipe.
Marbled Candy-Cane Bark
Absolutely irresistible! Marbled candy-cane bark looks too good to eat. But then again, with a double hit of chocolate – both white and dark – as well as crunchy pistachios and minty candy canes, who can resist? Treats don’t get much easier than this! Get our marbled candy-cane bark recipe.
Chocolate-Date Truffles
These may look fancy, but they're simple to make and make a great snack you can keep on hand. Get our chocolate date truffles recipe.
No-Bake White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
If you’re not that into chocolate (we know you’re out there), try this tasty Christmas dessert made with white chocolate and crushed candy canes. Get our peppermint fudge recipe.
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cordials
These tempting truffles add an eye-catching flourish to the dessert table. And with their sweet cherry centres, they’ll disappear in no time. Get our dark chocolate cherry cordials recipe.
Victorian Sugarplums
Almonds and assorted dried fruits are the base of these bite-sized sparkly, sweet gems. Get our Victorian sugarplums recipe.
Peppermint Sparkle Marshmallows
Consider making your own marshmallows for some extra holiday sparkle. The sweet candy-striped treats are delicious on their own, and they also bring that wonderful peppermint flavour when added to a cup of hot cocoa. Get our peppermint sparkle marshmallows recipe.
Candied Ginger
You’ll love these sweet snacks that are simple to make, yet deliver incredible flavour. Get our candied ginger recipe.
Chocolate Cherry Hello Dollies
Can’t decide between biscuits, chocolate or fruity sweets? Satisfy all of your dessert cravings with our Hello Dollies. The crispy base is topped with chocolate, cherries and coconut—the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Get our chocolate-cherry Hello Dollies recipe.
White And Dark Chocolate Pink Salt-And-Pepper Whiskey Truffles
Cookied-out? Try a few no-bake treats, like these decadent dark chocolate truffles. Get our white and dark chocolate pink salt-and-pepper whiskey truffles recipe.
Hard Cider Gelée Candies
Homemade candies for the grown-ups. (They’re made with a giant splash of hard cider for that buzzy apple flavour.) Get our cider gelées recipe.
Chocolate-Mint Cookie Thins
Part cookie, part chocolate bar and all delicious, this easy treat is even prettier when decorated with candied sprinkles. Get our chocolate mint cookie thins recipe.
Salted Caramel Popcorn Bark
In just a couple of steps, enjoy your favourite salted caramel popcorn as a scrumptiously crunchy holiday dessert. Get our salted caramel popcorn bark recipe.
Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Clusters
Melting the chocolate in two parts is essential to this recipe. It will prevent your chocolate from pooling and will create a smooth, firm shell. Get our chocolate sea salt almond clusters recipe.
Candy Cane Meltaway Mints
Freshen up the yuletide menu by making your own peppermint candy with some simple mixing and rolling. Get our candy cane meltaway mints recipe.
Turtle Fudge
This combination is simply irresistible. (And using packaged caramels makes it incredibly easy.) Get our turtle fudge recipe.
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
The power couple of the candy aisle: peanut butter and chocolate. Kitchen Tip: If you’re allergic to peanuts, substitute tahini for peanut butter. Get our peanut butter cookie cups recipe.
No-Bake Gingerbread Cookie Truffles
A no-bake delight you can make with just a few ingredients (think ginger cookies, cookie butter and tempered chocolate) and cute gem-shaped silicone molds (optional—you can also shape these truffles into balls). Get our no-bake gingerbread cookie truffles recipe.
Chocolate Truffles
These decadent truffles are both intensely satisfying and incredibly easy to make. After whipping together a simple ganache using melted chocolate, butter and cream, pop the mixture in the fridge and let it firm up. After that, it’s just a matter of rolling into bite-sized balls and choosing your favourite toppings to coat them in. Get our chocolate truffles recipe.
White Chocolate Bark With Cranberry And Pumpkin Seeds
Rich white chocolate gets a seasonal boost from dried cranberries, apricots and pumpkin seeds. Get our white chocolate bark with cranberry and pumpkin seeds recipe.
Brownie Bark
Chocolate bark gets an upgrade with an inspired twist from a classic, cozy dessert. (This brownie bark is incredibly easy, too.) Get our brownie bark recipe.
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