What are the top 10 Christmas candies?

Top 12 Best Christmas Candies! Haribo Giant Trees. Fort Knox Gold Ingots. Peeps Candy Cane Marshmallow Chicks. Terry's Chocolate Orange Minis White Chocolate UK. Christmas Hot Chocolate Bomb. Maltesers Mini Mint Reindeers UK. Kool-Aid Candy Canes. Bailey's Salted Caramel Truffle Bar. More items... Nov 20, 2023

What is the most popular candy sold in December?

According to America's Favorite Christmas Candy by State Report, a comprehensive study by research firm HubScore that delved into a survey of the top 20 favorite Christmas candies, Kit Kat ranked top in 13 states followed by a tie between Skittles and candy canes, both ranked top in six states.

What is the name of Santa's candy?

A candy cane is a cane-shaped stick candy often associated with Christmastide, as well as Saint Nicholas Day. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint, but the canes also come in a variety of other flavors and colors.

What is the candy for Christmas?

Along with candy canes , gingerbread is possibly the most iconic holiday candy that isn't regularly eaten at other times of the year. Making gingerbread families and houses is an activity that families have been doing for a long time, and it is one of the most well-known Christmas traditions.

What is the number 1 Christmas candy?

Peppermint bark is also the No. 1 loved Christmas candy in eight states and in the top three in 20 states. Reindeer corn is the No. 1 candy in just one state (Alabama) and ranks in the top three in 15 states.

What is America's #1 candy?

Top-selling chocolates and sweets. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States, consisting of white fudge, milk, or dark chocolate cups filled with peanut butter. They were invented by H.B. Reese after he founded the H. B. Reese Candy Company in 1923.

What is the #1 selling candy in the US and around the world?

Snickers is listed as the most popular candy in the world. M&Ms, with annual sales of over $500 million, is the most popular candy brand in the United States . In duty-free shops, Toblerone is the best selling candy. KitKat's popularity is the highest in Japan, with over 200 distinct flavors available such as green tea.

What is the most loved candy?

The Number 1 Most Popular Candy in America is Snickers! Snickers. Peanut Butter Cups. Hershey's Kisses. Kit Kat. M&Ms. Hershey Bar. Twix. Starbursts. More items... Oct 21, 2023

What is Santa's 1st name?

A long time ago, Santa was known as Saint Nicholas by his peers because he was so kind to others and often gave gifts to those in need. Today, some still call Santa “Saint Nicholas” among his many nicknames.

What is bad Santa's real name?

Willie T. Soke and his dwarf assistant Marcus Skidmore are professional thieves. Every year, Willie gets a job as a department store Santa Claus and Marcus as an elf to rob shopping malls on the night of Christmas Eve, with Marcus' wife Lois as their getaway driver.

What pie is left for Santa?

Mince pie is a fruit-based pie, where small chunks of dried fruit are cooked in a beef suet, and then added to the pie crust. This pie has been traditionally served during Christmas time for centuries, and there are recipes dating to the 16th century for it.

What is Christmas candy corn called?

The Christmas variant, sometimes called " reindeer corn ", typically has a red end and a green center.

What is the #1 most popular candy bar?

Snickers is the top selling candy bar in the U.S., with over $400 million in annual sales. Hershey's Milk Chocolate ranks second in annual U.S. sales, earning over $300 million each year.

21 Nostalgic Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

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Updated December 13, 2023

Every year, my mom makes a peanut brittle recipe that she clipped from the Wednesday food section of The Columbus Dispatch decades ago. It's simply not Christmas without it. If she didn't bring it to her church group's annual holiday auction, there'd be a riot.

She had me helping with those many batches of peanut brittle before I was even tall enough to reach the pot on my own. She'd pull up a stool and have me stir the molten sugar, telling me which temperatures to look for on the candy thermometer.

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Early on, I learned that the payoff for making your candy traditions is immense. The heart that you put into them simply can't be duplicated by even the most dedicated of gourmet retailers. From caramels and fudge to brittles and candied nuts, I know you'll find a recipe below to join (or rejoin) your recipe file. Pull a stool up to the stove, clip your candy thermometer to the pan, put on your favorite Christmas songs, and join in the memory-making.

English Toffee
The buttery base of English toffee gets a thin topping of dark chocolate and nuts for a symphony of flavors and textures. A touch of salt really makes it come alive.
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Peppermint Caramels
If you have kids, you know that come December, candy canes simply appear out of nowhere. People heap the things up on your young ones at school, in stores, and on gifts as decorations. Put those surplus canes to good use as a topping for these unique homemade soft caramels that are kissed with a dose of peppermint extract.
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Pecan Pralines
A good Southern praline is hard to come by. They're also notoriously fussy to make, but with the tips our contributor Steve-Anna Stephens shares, you're in good hands. For instance: "Never make these on a rainy day! Humidity and moisture can affect the finished texture of the candies."
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Fantasy Fudge
Marshmallow creme is the key ingredient that makes this exquisite fudge achievable for beginners. Since Kraft introduced their initial version of this recipe decades ago, it's hard to find homemade fudge that doesn't have marshmallow creme. Try it and you'll know why.
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Peppermint Marshmallows
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. The peppermint flavor adds a festive seasonal touch.
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Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Me and my fellow Ohioans are proud of our state, and will take any opportunity to brag when a thing of worth originated here. When I lived on the West Coast, I made it my mission to introduce as many people as possible to these regional delights that are made to mimic the nut of Aesculus glabra, the Ohio buckeye tree. I mean, chocolate and peanut butter—there's no better combo! They're especially beloved during the holidays. One bite and you'll be a convert, too.
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Peanut Brittle
Spreading the hot brittle on a greased baking sheet instead of a clunky Silpat is the secret to getting peanut brittle that's thin and breaks apart easily. Adding baking soda gives it a lightness and allows it to crack into bite-size pieces, making it brittle indeed.
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Orangettes
Candied orange peels dipped in chocolate make elegant gifts. Our recipe offers instructions for candying the peels; you can save up peels from oranges you eat, refrigerate them, and then go about your candy-making once your get enough.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
Longtime contributor Irvin Lin translated his mother-in-law's recipe from her own freeform version (she simply adds peanut butter until it “looks and feels” right) into something you can make at home with guaranteed success. Lucky you! This stuff is magical. "I’m fearful I’ll end up like her, making this easy peanut butter fudge on a weekly basis," Irvin writes. "I can feel my waistline expanding already."
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Sesame Brittle
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Simply Recipes founder Elise Bauer and her mom loved the sesame brittle sold at their local heath food store so much that Elise figured out how to make it at home. It's a simple recipe of mostly raw sesame seeds, honey, and sugar that Elise enlivens with a hint of nutmeg. Mix it up by adding slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds.
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Homemade Caramels
“If you don’t relax while you’re making caramel, you’re going to fail every time.”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. It adds up to caramels that are a delight for all your senses, whether you're the cook or the person eating them.
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Peppermint Bark
This just may be the easiest holiday candy you can make. Also, it involves breaking things: breaking peppermints into shards, breaking the finished bark into pieces. You know what that means. Yep, call the kids over and get them involved for a recipe built just for them.
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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. Chocolate aficionados are fans of whiskey and chocolate pairings, and these truffles deliver that in one handsome little package.
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Easy Sugared Pecans
If you're all thumbs at candy-making, take heart. All you do here is toss pecans with a whipped egg white, sugar, and an assortment of spices. Then you bake it and package it up. These are divine for snacking, but also excellent sprinkled on salads.
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Caramel Corn
When I was growing up, caramel corn was a thing we made in the microwave, of all things, but this traditional stovetop version honestly gives you more visibility and control over the hue you want. Add peanuts for a Cracker Jack-like version.
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Homemade Almond Roca
I recall my mom making this in the 1980s and all of her garden club friends trading the recipe around. That's how recipes went viral back then. You can still get almond roca candies in tins, but this homemade version is more like a brittle, and it's very fun to make, with more almonds per bite than the commercial version.
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Rum Balls
Think of rum balls as the ancestors of cake pops. They're a no-bake holiday favorite. These use crushed Nilla wafers, but other crunchy cookies or even old brownies will work. Mix them with melted chocolates and add the booze of your preference (it doesn't have to be rum).
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Christmas Cracker Candy
Saltines make the base of this toffee-like confection. Unlike many other stovetop candy recipes, you don't need a candy thermometer, so it's perfect for those who don't want to fuss too much with details. To shake things up, consider toppings like nuts or crushed pretzels.
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Old-Fashioned Penuche Fudge
Popular in the Northeast, penuche is intensely sweet yet strengthened with a backbone of deep caramel flavor from long-cooked brown sugar. 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. It'll be the unexpected star of any dessert tray, and spark a flood of nostalgia for the septuagenarian-plus crowd.
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Candy Bar Dates
Dates are nature's candy and shine with no embellishment, but the holidays are a time of pulling out all the stops. For upgraded homemade versions of candy bars like Twix, Snickers, or Almond Joy, stuff pitted dates with peanut butter or caramel, then dip in chocolate and coat with chopped nuts or flaked coconut.
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Turkish Delight
Called lokum in Türkiye, Turkish delight is beloved throughout many countries across the globe. Soft, slightly chewy, and always tinted a pastel hue, popular flavors include rose water, orange water, and mint. You can personalize this recipe with chopped pistachios or by dipping pieces in chocolate.
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