Spread holiday cheer this year with some homemade sweet treats. Whether you're craving peppermint bark or a tray of fudge, these candies and chocolates are perfect for sharing... or not!
"Made this last night to put in small packages for my neighbors for a holiday gift. It turned out wonderful. I think that next time I will reserve some of the crushed candy canes for the end and sprinkle them over the spread chocolate to make them a bit more noticeable."
-Lubie
"I've made this recipe before with graham crackers and have always loved it. But I've never tried it with saltine crackers before and it's so good! I love that bit of salty with the sweet! It's seriously so addicting."
-Jonathan Melendez
These two-ingredient candies are studded with fresh pomegranate seeds, bringing a bit of fruity juiciness to each bite.
"I couldn't wait to come here and review this recipe! It was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving. When fifty people love something so much, it has to be great. I had someone tell me it tastes just like his grandmother's, who has been gone for decades now. There's proof it has a great, classic, old-fashioned taste."
-Jamie Renee
"These take some time, but they are so easy to make and they always impress. I have made these many times and I always chill the cream cheese and cookie crumb mix before I roll them into balls. I then chill them a little longer before I dip them into the melted chocolate. I find that this keeps them from falling apart when I dip them."
-lisalouk01
"I used a good dark European ( Swiss) chocolate bar with high cocoa content (instead of the candy melts). Worked beautifully."
-ljordana54
"I've made both lemon and orange peel, and both are delicious. However I've found that it's less tedious to leave the pieces of peel in larger pieces. I cut my rinds in half, then in quarters and cook and store them that size. Then when I'm ready to use them in a recipe, I cut/chop the peels into whatever size the recipe calls for, sometimes thin strips and sometimes tiny dice."
-kokeshi doll
These perfect little party favors are made right in a silicone ice cube tray! Feel free to experiment with different shapes and sizes.
"The trick to these is making sure they are chilled really really well, maybe even a bit of time in the freezer, and using a melon baller. All truffles seem to melt as soon as they have any contact with your hand. So keep them chilled or frozen and try not to touch them any more than you have to. Having said that, red wine in chocolate is a revelation. Heaven!"
-Retro Kali
"This is too easy to be this good! I've been using this same recipe for three years now and never a complaint. With regard to nuts, whatever you use, be sure to toast them first. Pecans are a bit better than the walnuts, but try almonds or hazelnuts for something different."
-Steve_G
With plush pockets of puffy marshmallow and a white drizzle, these candies are as stylish as they are delicious. Want more flavor? Use high-quality tempered chocolate instead of candy melts.
"This was surprisingly easy to make and tasted exactly like the original! Never again will I pay so much for my Christmas habit. And I can say it's homemade."
-Cookingwithpassion
With crunchy clusters of peanuts and a dark drizzle, these candies are as stylish as they are delicious. Want more flavor? Use high-quality tempered chocolate instead of candy melts.
"These have been a Christmas tradition in our family for as long as I can remember. They travel well when you need to "bring a plate" and are loved by kids and adults alike. For an extra surprise treat, you can form each ball around a candied cherry."
-westivan
"These are so yummy! If you like Almond Joys, you have to try them."
-Marg CaymanDesigns
"Not hard to make and worth it for the taste. Like to have them around often. Great for serving at holidays."
-Joanie67
"Great recipe! Just a quick trick: I sifted my crushed peppermint and mixed the peppermint dust into the white chocolate and sprinkled the rest on top, and it turned out delicious! Nice lil' crunches throughout the bark."
-Jeannine B.
Christmas puppy chow, but make it millennial pink. This snack of popcorn and Chex cereal is coated in chocolate and strawberry cake mix, giving it plenty of sweet flavor and some bright color, too.
"It was so easy and wonderful. Brought some over to my neighbors house and their kids were instantly obsessed. I am going to have to make another batch soon or I am afraid they won't stop asking for it!"
-caremac12
"Excellent combination of sweet, salty and crunchy! Very addictive, but I felt quite justified eating it for breakfast, seeing as it was made out of mostly cereals!"
-The_Desperate_House
"Adding a liberal sprinkling of Kosher or sea salt across the top immediately after pouring the molten caramel into the pan makes this recipe even better. People literally beg me for the recipe."
-ArKayBee
"I like to spoon this mixture over mini candy bars and let it set up as a kind of candy stuffed peanut cluster for extra oomph."
-lunaburning
"I've made at least six batches of these. My boyfriend loves these to death. I even sent some as Christmas presents. It is best to let these sit for about five to seven days to get a liquid-y center."
-Watkinslady30
"Love, love, love these truffles! I gave these to a friend as birthday present and she thought the same thing! Although I do recommend real cream instead of sweetened condensed milk!"
-Banthony_Kay
"This was perfect for Christmas treat bags and, since it makes such a large batch, there was plenty to go around. Everyone enjoyed the flavor and agreed that it wasn't hot at all. Next time I plan to double the topping ingredients to get more of a crunchy coating."
-SonnyHavens
"My hubby had accidently purchased a jar of unsalted peanuts so I was very happy to stumble across this recipe to utilize them."
-Susie D
"Fantastic truffles! Perfect texture, wonderful flavor and very easy as well."
-rosslare
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