23 Easy Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes

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I don’t know about you but making Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes is one of my favorite family traditions during the holiday season! Making this Toffee Crunch Recipe is one of our all-time favorites because it’s so easy to make that even a beginner can make it! It’s trendy on the blog during this time of year.

My mother and grandmother LOVED to make homemade candy as Christmas gifts. Everyone expected they would get their tin full of all the favorites at Christmastime! I haven’t really created and posted many on my blog, so I’m sharing these 23 Easy Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes from other creatives! I hope you enjoy them!

23 Easy Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes Round-Up

These easy Christmas Candy Recipes are made with all your favorite sweet treats and ingredients! From white chocolate to candy canes, there’s something for everyone in this yummy easy recipe round-up! When you see how easy it is to make homemade candies, you’ll definitely want to make it a family Christmas tradition!

Tools you’ll need:

The best part of making these classic candy recipes is that you need very few tools, BUT there are a couple that you really should have for the best candy-making. You probably have most of these right in your kitchen.

Toffee Crunch candy in a jar
01

Toffee Crunch

This easy Christmas Candy Recipe can be made in 20 minutes with basic pantry ingredients! It’s perfect for beginners!

02

Caramel Apple Dip

This special old-fashioned Caramel Apple Dip is a family favorite candy. Dip your apples into this easy homemade dip or pour over ice cream!

03

Chocolate Cappuccino Truffles

These Chocolate Truffles are mixed with just the right amount of Cappuccino! A delicious homemade candy that will delight coffee and chocolate lovers alike.

04

Christmas Candy Cookie Bark

The ultimate sweet treat, this Christmas bark is made from a variety of different Christmas candy and is easy to make.

05

Homemade Peppermint Patties

Nothing says Christmas like peppermint and chocolate! These homemade peppermint patties are easy to make and delicious!

06

Crockpot Peanut Butter Clusters

Peanut butter clusters are always a favorite when it comes to Christmas candy and this recipe has the candy made in the crockpot for ease.

07

Christmas Coffee Truffles

Truffles are another favorite when it comes to the holidays. These Christmas truffles are made with instant coffee, cream, and chocolate.

08

Old Fashioned Divinity Candy

Divinity candy is a traditional Southern candy that you’ll find during the holidays and this recipe is easy to make and delicious.

09

Gingerbread Fudge

Perfect for enjoying during the holidays, this fudge will be a hit with gingerbread lovers. This is a must make if you love the taste of gingerbread.

10

English Toffee

Crunchy, buttery toffee and toasted almonds are coated with a thick layer of chocolate to make this Christmas candy.

11

White Chocolate Christmas Crack

Also known as almond bark, this flavorful candy is perfect for the holidays. It’s made with butter, brown sugar, saltines, and white almond bark and has a ton of flavor.

Inexpensive Ways to Gift Wrap These Easy Candy Recipes

After you’ve made a big batch of your favorite candy you’re going to want to package up the rest to give away as gifts to Teachers, Coaches, Service Members and Neighbors! It’s so much fun to bake and give as a family.

Creative ways to Gift Wrap your Homemade Christmas Candy


  • Mason Jars – There are so many different kinds of Mason Jars in the world. Vintage mason jars that you might find at a second-hand store are perfect too!
  • Candy Tins – There are some beautiful Candy Tins! Buy them at World Market or on Amazon. They don’t cost an arm and a leg.
  • Cellophane Gift Bags – Believe it or not these come in all shapes and sizes and can be dressed up with a pretty ribbon.
12

Crockpot Holiday Candy

An easy recipe that you can make for the holiday cookie or candy tray, this crockpot candy will be loved by both kids and adults.

13

Microwave Peanut Butter Brittle

Make your peanut butter brittle in the microwave and you have a tasty holiday candy that no one will be able to resist.

14

Peppermint Cream Cheese Candy

Another delicious peppermint candy recipe, this cream cheese and peppermint candy is perfect for the holidays.

15

Peanut Butter Truffles

A simple and delicious Christmas candy recipe that the whole family will love, these peanut butter truffles will be the perfect addition to your candy collection.

16

Marzipan Chocolates

Sweet and soft, these balls of almond candy are coated in a dark chocolate shell for an easy and delicious Christmas candy.

17

Candy Cane Fudge

Add minty goodness to your candy collection with this easy-to-make candy cane fudge. It’s perfect for enjoying yourself during the holidays or giving as a gift.

18

Homemade Pretzel Turtles

Easy and fun to make, these homemade pretzel turtles have a mixture of sweet and salty flavors that are perfect for the holidays.

19

Chocolate Homemade Fudge

Simple yet delicious, this chocolate fudge will be a go-to for any of your holiday candy-making. It’s a melt-in-your-mouth Christmas candy that you won’t be able to resist.

20

Pecan Pralines

A popular Christmas candy that’s often added to homemade candy collections, these pralines will make a delicious gift to give.

21

Peppermint Bark

When it comes to holiday candy, you can’t go wrong with a minty and delicious peppermint bark. This easy-to-make treat will be a hit with friends and family.

22

Almond Bark Goodies

Perfectly sweet and salty, these almond bark nut goodies will be a hit during the holidays. They’re also easy to make!

23

Sour Apple Cherry Bark

A fun twist on candy chocolate bark! This sweet and sour tasty treat will become a new favorite!

I really hope you will give candy making a try! These are super easy candy recipes that anyone can make. Make it a family Christmas tradition and who knows…Maybe 60 years later you’ll be like me passing on Candy making traditions to your family!

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