12 Homemade Christmas Candy Gifts [Easy]

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Giving a homemade Christmas candy gift can be tons of fun! You can make incredible gifts that are thoughtful, sweet, or festive without breaking the bank! These homemade candy gifts are great for neighbors, co-workers, friends, family and can be used as stocking stuffers, too. Make a DIY gift and up the fun for Christmas!

Whether you’re spending Christmas Day with family or friends or celebrating it on your own, homemade Christmas candy is the perfect treat. Here are 12 homemade Christmas candy recipes, including recipes for Buckeyes, brittle, and truffles.

If you don’t want to buy it, make it! These delicious homemade Christmas candy gifts are easy to make and fun to give. Learn how to make holiday candy and spread your cheer with yummy confections.

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Christmas Candy Crafts

Christmas candy, which includes gumdrops, jelly beans, peppermint candy canes, fruit jellies, and caramel corn, has been around since the eighteenth century. It’s popular because of the sweet treats that are easy to carry around.

Enjoy the holiday season with these easy-to-make Christmas candy crafts complete with pictured tutorials and free printables.

1. Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars

These reindeer candy bars by I Heart Arts n Crafts could be one of the cutest ways to give a candy bar. So adorable! Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars

2. Rudolph Candy Gift

Easily make M&M reindeer for the kiddos by Living Locurto! These make great elf gifts, too. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Rudolph Candy Gift

3. Candy Cane Sleigh

We can’t think of a better Christmas idea. Clever, check. Stacked with candy. Check. Holds a gift card? Check. Tutorial by Dear Crissy. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Candy Cane Sleigh

4. How to Make a Candy Train

This cute choo-choo by Fireflies + Mud Pies makes a fun gift and a Christmas party favor. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → How to Make a Candy Train

5. Candy Cane Reindeer Craft

Happy Go Lucky says, ” I used plastic candy canes filled with Reese’s pieces since those are his favorite but you could use any of the ones they have. I found mine for $1.” They’re absolutely darling! Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Candy Cane Reindeer Craft ~

6. Snowman Candy Bars

These snowmen by The Gracious Wife are adorable and since it holds a Hershey bar it makes a great little Christmas gift! Easy enough for your kids to help you make them! Simple, cute, fun to make and even more fun to pass out to friends and family! Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Snowman Candy Bars

Christmas Candy Gift Ideas

Christmas is a time for sweet treats. This is our list of the most popular Christmas candy or candy canes for the holiday season. Also find recipes for Christmas candy bars, peppermint bark, fudge, and other sweet treats.

7. Elf Mason Jar Christmas Gift

Make a fun Elf Christmas jar by Polka Dot Chair with mint m&m’s. Attach the free printable tag for a simple and easy gift! Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Elf Mason Jar Christmas Gift

8. Santa Mason Jar Gift [free printable]

Turn mason jars into festive Santa jars by adding a felt buckle and faux fur hat. They are quite versatile which makes them perfect for decorating your home or giving them as gifts. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Santa Mason Jar Gift

9. Candy Sleighs [free printable]

How adorable are these candy sleighs from Tips from a Typical Mom?! The free printable file includes 4 pattern and color options to print plus the tags. {score} Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Candy Sleighs [free printable]

Homemade Christmas Candy Gift Ideas

Christmas is a time of year that people like to give and receive gifts. Homemade Christmas candy is a great way to give gifts that you know your family and friends will enjoy. Here we take a look at two easy recipes that you can use to make homemade Christmas candy.

10. Candy Cane Reindeer Pops

These reindeer pops by Finding Zest are adorable! No baking required! Yay! You can throw these together in a pinch. Christmas wouldn’t be complete without candy canes. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Candy Cane Reindeer Pops

11. Peppermint Bark Candy Cane Hearts

These candy cane hearts by Oh Nuts are simply adorable! This fun little recipe is beyond easy. Literally, hardly any work at all and look how cute they are!! Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → Peppermint Bark Candy Cane Hearts

12. DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons

Perfect for gift giving for warm beverages, these adorable peppermint candy spoons would pair perfectly with hot cocoa mix. Christmas candy craft tutorial click here → DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons

12 Homemade Christmas Candy Gifts [Easy]