Make Christmas Candy

Ready to indulge in some justifiable Christmas candy goodness? Here's how to get into the spirit of the season with a holiday sugar high. Beginning reading this how-to by scrolling down to step one.

Peppermints

 * 1) Whip up some homemade candy canes. Try making these classic Christmas treats in your own kitchen! [[Image:Make a Candy Cane Step 9.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Make peppermint creams. These cookie-like treats will melt in your mouth. [[Image:Make Peppermint Creams Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Try homemade peppermint bark. Peppermint bark bagged in individual gift sacks makes a great holiday gift.[[Image:Peppermint bark.jpg|center]]

Toffees and Caramels

 * 1) Make a batch of caramel to use on a variety of treats. You can allow caramel to harden in molds to make individual treats, or drizzle it over fudge, marshmallows, cookies or ice cream.[[Image:MakeCaramel Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Cook up some caramel corn. While you're at it with the popcorn garlands, you might as well spare some for caramel corn![[Image:Make Caramel Corn Step 9.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Make toffee, a winter classic. Toffee is a lot like caramel, cooked to the hard-crack stage so that it has a crunchy texture.  [[Image:Toffee.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Or, use the microwave for a quick batch of toffee. Don't have time to make a full batch, but still in need of a holiday treat?  Here's the answer![[Image:Make Toffee in the Microwave Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Make chocolate toffee squares. Chilling this treat in the fridge makes it a cinch to serve and eat.[[Image:Chocolate_Toffee_Squares_23.JPG|center]]
 * 6) Make small marshmallow toffee treats. Combine gooey marshmallows with crunchy toffee![[Image:20101025020142!Chikalicious_coconut_marshmallow,_2009.jpg|center]]

Chocolates and Truffles

 * 1) Make classic chocolate truffles. These treats are perfect for holiday parties (or enjoying on your own)![[Image:Make Chocolate Truffles Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Or, try mint truffles. Add a wintry chill to to your chocolate by using peppermint.[[Image:Make Mint Truffles Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Try pumpkin truffles. Pumpkin isn't just for fall — it can be a savory Christmas flavor, too![[Image:Make Pumpkin Truffles Step 7.jpg|center]]
 * 4) For a great gift, make Christmas pudding truffles. They're a little complex, but they make a pretty present.[[Image:Make Christmas Pudding Truffles Step 28.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Try this traditional fudge recipe. Fudge is a Christmas classic, and makes a great gift.[[Image:Make Fudge Step 10.jpg|center]]
 * 6) Or, cheat a little and make fudge in the microwave. It tastes just as good, and no one has to know you cut some corners![[Image:Make Microwave Fudge Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 7) Try Russian fudge. This chocolate-free twist on an old classic melts is smooth and golden-brown.[[Image:Final_cut_439.JPG|center]]
 * 8) Make your own Turtle candy. Instead of purchasing Turtles — a chocolate, caramel and pecan confection — whip them up in your own kitchen![[Image:Make Easy Turtle Candy Step 7.jpg|center]]

Marshmallow Candies

 * 1) Make your own marshmallows. They're fluffier than the store-bought kind, and fun to make.[[Image:Marshmallows_21.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Mix up some rocky road. Add chocolate, coconut, nuts and cherries to your marshmallows for a crunchy treat.[[Image:Make Rocky Road Step 8.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Coat marshmallows in chocolate. Chilling them in the fridge keeps these bite-size candies from being uncontrollably gooey.[[Image:Make Chocolate Coated Marshmallows Step 5.jpg|center]]

Fruit, Nut and Honey Candies

 * 1) Dip cherries in chocolate. You can use regular or maraschino cherries for this recipe.[[Image:Make Chocolate Covered Cherries or Fruit Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Make peanut brittle. This classic winter treat makes a great gift once it's cracked.[[Image:SpreadMixture Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Make marzipan. This sweet almond paste treat can be eaten on its own, or used as a topping on cookies, cakes and other candies. [[Image:Make Marzipan Step 7.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Make honeycomb toffee. Contrary to regular toffee, this recipe features a gentle honey flavor and crunchier texture.[[Image:Make Honeycomb Toffee Intro.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Cover a Crunchie bar with honeycomb . These popular UK and Australian candy bars can be covered with crunchy honeycomb to make a unique Christmas treat.[[Image:Make Honeycomb in Cadbury Crunchie Intro.jpg|center]]

Old-Fashioned Candies

 * 1) Make Christmas lollipops. Try using red or green food coloring to make festive lollipop bundles.[[Image:Make Lollipops Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Make Turkish Delight. Try different flavors like rose, lemon or orange.[[Image:Turkish Delight 1.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Make old-fashioned hard candy. This recipe includes instructions for barley sugar and fruit drops.[[Image:Christmas Candy.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Homemade candy is always a lovely personal gift that shows someone that you took the time to care.

Things You'll Need

 * Ingredients and cooking tools
 * Cellophane and boxes for packaging
 * Ribbon and other decorative elements
 * Gift tags
 * Serving dishes

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 * Mold Chocolate Candy
 * Make Old Fashioned Hard Candy
 * Make Candy Apples
 * Create Christmas Traditions

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