How to Make Christmas Candy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Whip up some homemade candy canes.

   Try making these classic Christmas treats in your own kitchen!
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   Step 2: Make peppermint creams.

   These cookie-like treats will melt in your mouth. , Peppermint bark bagged in individual gift sacks makes a great holiday gift. , You can allow caramel to harden in molds to make individual treats, or drizzle it over fudge, marshmallows, cookies or ice cream. , While you're at it with the popcorn garlands, you might as well spare some for caramel corn! , Toffee is a lot like caramel, cooked to the hard-crack stage so that it has a crunchy texture. , Don't have time to make a full batch, but still in need of a holiday treat? Here's the answer! , Chilling this treat in the fridge makes it a cinch to serve and eat. , Combine gooey marshmallows with crunchy toffee! , These treats are perfect for holiday parties (or enjoying on your own)! , Add a wintry chill to to your chocolate by using peppermint. , Pumpkin isn't just for fall — it can be a savory Christmas flavor, too! , They're a little complex, but they make a pretty present. , Fudge is a Christmas classic, and makes a great gift. , It tastes just as good, and no one has to know you cut some corners! , This chocolate-free twist on an old classic melts is smooth and golden-brown. , Instead of purchasing Turtles — a chocolate, caramel and pecan confection — whip them up in your own kitchen! , They're fluffier than the store-bought kind, and fun to make. , Add chocolate, coconut, nuts and cherries to your marshmallows for a crunchy treat. , Chilling them in the fridge keeps these bite-size candies from being uncontrollably gooey. , You can use regular or maraschino cherries for this recipe. , This classic winter treat makes a great gift once it's cracked. , This sweet almond paste treat can be eaten on its own, or used as a topping on cookies, cakes and other candies. , Contrary to regular toffee, this recipe features a gentle honey flavor and crunchier texture. , These popular UK and Australian candy bars can be covered with crunchy honeycomb to make a unique Christmas treat. , Try using red or green food coloring to make festive lollipop bundles. , Try different flavors like rose, lemon or orange. , This recipe includes instructions for barley sugar and fruit drops.
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   Step 3: Try homemade peppermint bark.

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   Step 4: Make a batch of caramel to use on a variety of treats.

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   Step 5: Cook up some caramel corn.

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   Step 6: Make toffee

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   Step 7: a winter classic.

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   Step 8: use the microwave for a quick batch of toffee.

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   Step 9: Make chocolate toffee squares.

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    Step 10: Make small marshmallow toffee treats.

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    Step 11: Make classic chocolate truffles.

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    Step 12: try mint truffles.

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    Step 13: Try pumpkin truffles.

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    Step 14: For a great gift

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    Step 15: make Christmas pudding truffles.

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    Step 16: Try this traditional fudge recipe.

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    Step 17: cheat a little and make fudge in the microwave.

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    Step 18: Try Russian fudge.

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    Step 19: Make your own Turtle candy.

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    Step 20: Make your own marshmallows.

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    Step 21: Mix up some rocky road.

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    Step 22: Coat marshmallows in chocolate.

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    Step 23: Dip cherries in chocolate.

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    Step 24: Make peanut brittle.

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    Step 25: Make marzipan.

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    Step 26: Make honeycomb toffee.

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    Step 27: Cover a Crunchie bar with honeycomb .

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    Step 28: Make Christmas lollipops.

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    Step 29: Make Turkish Delight.

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    Step 30: Make old-fashioned hard candy.

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