by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan · Last modified: · 6 Comments
It's that time of year. Time for cookie exchanges, office parties, and gift-giving. This year, make a gift of love with one of these easy and economical homemade candy recipes.
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- Crock Pot Candy Recipes
- Stovetop Candy Recipes
- Oven-Made Candy Recipes
You will expand your gift list once you see how easy, delicious, and economical these candies are. Instead of an expensive box of stale candies, light up their face with your delicious homemade candy.
Crock Pot Candy Recipes
How simple can candy-making get? Just dump it in the crock pot, and you have holiday goodies to share. The first two will work in a 2-quart mini crock pot, but all of them will work in full-size or small crock pots.
Crock Pot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Chocolate peanut clusters are the best candy treat and are super easy to make at home in your crock pot. Lightly salted peanuts covered with sweet chocolate coating make the perfect gift, or keep them all for yourself—you can always make more with this smaller recipe.Only a few ingredients.
Crock Pot Fudge
Make your holidays sweeter with this Crock Pot Fudge recipe. 4 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to make delicious chocolate fudge with the gentle heat of your crock pot—time to have fun with kids and make it together.
Crock Pot White Chocolate Almond Clusters
Super easy and delicious white chocolate almond clusters are the perfect gift for the holidays or for any special occasion. Simple with these step by step photo instruction for the perfect white chocolate candy.
Stovetop Candy Recipes
The stovetop is the quickest way to some beautiful fudge. Both are super easy, with only a few ingredients.
Easy 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge
This easy, foolproof 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge recipe only needs 3 ingredients—sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and your choice of chocolate chips plus optional additives. Perfect for holiday gifts, parties, or snacks.
Oreo Fudge
Make this delicious Oreo Fudge in no time with only 4 ingredients. With chunks of crunch Oreos in sweet and creamy white chocolate, it is fast and easy to make on the stovetop.
Oven-Made Candy Recipes
A wide variety of simple candy treats to share with family and friends.
Candied Almonds or Other Candied Nuts
Candied Almonds have a caramelized coat of vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon. Roasted nuts are a perfect party snack or holiday gift. Use this easy recipe to make candied walnuts, pecans, or mixed nuts. No one will believe you roasted these sweet candied nuts yourself at home.
Candied Bacon Recipe
Sweet, salty, and crispy with a touch of heat, this Candied Bacon Recipe is easy to make at home with bacon, brown sugar, and spices. Known as Millionaire or Million Dollar bacon, it makes a great party dish, snack, or holiday gift.
Pretzel Candies
Super easy chocolate pretzel candies are a great sweet and salty combo. They are perfect for "take a treat" to school, an office party, or even giving as gifts. Just three ingredients and no skill will get you these delicious candies.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
Saltine Cracker Toffee is a wonderful combination of sweet, salty, and crunching, with easy homemade toffee candy on saltine crackers and then melted chocolate. It can be topped with chopped pecans or other seasonal toppings, making it Christmas Crack candy.
Have a great holiday season.
From Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan
Originally Published November 24, 2017. Updated yearly for the holiday season.
More Holiday Recipes
- Smaller Valentine's Day Recipes
- Candied Bacon Recipe
- 22 Recipes for Christmas
- Crock Pot Fudge
About Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Hi, welcome to 101 Cooking for Two. I'm DrDan, I'm a board certified physician and a lover of cooking delicious easy recipes I have perfected for over 5 decades at home for two or larger household.As an award winning educator, let me guide you to finding the joys of cooking everyday food at home.Read more About DrDan | Subscribe to the NewslettersReader Interactions
Comments
James
Can't wait. Your recipes are always just my size and always Yummy! Thank you sir! Happy Holidays.
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Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Thanks James, have a great holiday.
Dan
laurajay
Thanks Dr Dan!
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Laurajay
I just thought of a question,
. what is the best way to pack for storage or gift giving for maximum freshness ?Reply
DrDan
Hi Laurajay,
Most homemade candies should be stored in an airtight container. About 4-5 days at room temperature. Refrigerated 2-3 weeks. If more than 2-3 weeks then freezing.
I included some storage information with some of the candy recipes. Others, just ask. The guidelines above work for most of the chocolate covered things. The candied nuts get stale as does the pretzels
Dan
laurajay
I cannot wait to try this! as always thats for the great recipes and pictures and detailed notes.
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