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Easy & Festive Christmas Candy Recipes: Sweet Treats for the Holidays

  1. Place peanuts, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and peanut butter in the Crockpot.
  2. Set the Crockpot to low and cook for 1.5-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until everything is melted and combined.
  3. Once melted, stir in toffee bits and pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  4. Top with festive sprinkles and a pinch of sea salt, then allow the candy to cool and set for 1-2 hours before breaking into pieces.

Martha Washington Candy

These delicious bite-sized candies are a classic holiday treat that combines coconut, maraschino cherries, and chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 1½ sticks unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans
  • 16 oz chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, cherries, and pecans. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Freeze for at least 1 hour to allow the balls to firm up.
  4. Melt the chocolate wafers according to package instructions, then dip each coconut ball into the melted chocolate. Place back on the tray and freeze for another 30 minutes to set.

Homemade Caramels

Rich, buttery caramels that melt in your mouth—perfect for holiday snacking!

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 6 Tbsp salted butter
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Instructions

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