These candy recipes are a portal to Christmas past.
It’s simply not Christmas without it.
Early on, I learned that the payoff for making your candy traditions is immense.
Irvin Lin
A touch of salt really makes it come alive.
Pecan Pralines
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A good Southern praline is hard to come by.
For instance: “Never make these on a rainy day!
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Humidity and moisture can affect the finished texture of the candies.”
Fantasy Fudge
Marshmallow creme is the key ingredient that makes this exquisite fudge achievable for beginners.
Try it and you’ll know why.
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Peppermint Marshmallows
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Warning: Homemade marshmallows will spoil you.
They’re chewy and substantial and full of character.
Anyone fortunate enough to sample these will never be able to enjoy mass-produced marshmallows again.
Alison Bickel
The peppermint flavor adds a festive seasonal touch.
I mean, chocolate and peanut butterthere’s no better combo!
They’re especially beloved during the holidays.
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One bite and you’ll be a convert, too.
Orangettes
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Candied orange peels dipped in chocolate make elegant gifts.
This stuff is magical.
Irvin Lin
“I can feel my waistline expanding already.”
Mix it up by adding slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds.
Homemade Caramels
If you dont relax while youre making caramel, youre going to fail every time.
Irvin Lin
That’s the advice that contributor Marta Rivera got from a pastry chef she worked with.
It’s true: making candy is about dialing in to subtle changes and aroma cues.
You even use your sense of hearing.
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Peppermint Bark
This just may be the easiest holiday candy it’s possible for you to make.
Also, it involves breaking things: breaking peppermints into shards, breaking the finished bark into pieces.
You know what that means.
Irvin Lin
Yep, call the kids over and get them involved for a recipe built just for them.
Whiskey Chocolate Truffles
Whiskey is a go-to gift to offer lovers of fine spirits.
Adding a little whiskey to these rich truffles lets you expand your gift-giving options.
Elise Bauer
Easy Sugared Pecans
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If you’re all thumbs at candy-making, take heart.
Then you bake it and package it up.
These are divine for snacking, but also excellent sprinkled on salads.
Marta Rivera
Add peanuts for a Cracker Jack-like version.
That’s how recipes went viral back then.
Rum Balls
Think of rum balls as the ancestors ofcake pops.
Elise Bauer
They’re a no-bake holiday favorite.
These use crushed Nilla wafers, but other crunchy cookies or even old brownies will work.
Christmas Cracker Candy
Saltines make the base of this toffee-like confection.
Elana Lepkowski
To shake things up, considertoppingslike nuts or crushed pretzels.
It’s not particularly common today, perhaps because it’s not very flashy.
Which is a shame, as its unadorned nature lets its simplicity speak for itself.
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Turkish Delight
Called lokum in Turkiye, Turkish delight is beloved throughout many countries across the globe.
you could personalize this recipe with chopped pistachios or by dipping pieces inchocolate.
Potato Candy
Contributor Robin Asbell says, “You dont have totemper chocolatefor these homespun treats.
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you might even usechocolate chipsor melting wafers.
Annika Panikker
Irvin Lin
Irvin Lin and Emma Christensen
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