25 Yummy Candy Recipes

The holidays are upon us, and I’ve decided to share with you 25 of my favorite old time candy recipes. You know, the ones your grandma made at Christmas when you were a kid!

I love all the old fashioned candy recipes, and I can’t imagine a holiday without fudge, can you? I’ve included easy tips on all of these candy 25 recipes, so if you’re a novice candy maker, don’t worry, you can make these, I promise!

Pecan Pie Bark

This scrumptious and easy Pecan Pie Bark is made with lots of crunchy pecans that are covered with a buttery praline like filling that’s spread over a bed of graham crackers.  You’ll want to make several batches of this scrumptious candy!!  It’s also great for gifting!!

Modjeskas

Modjeskas candies start with the most delicious rich, buttery homemade caramel.  Once the caramel is made, it’s cut into strips and wrapped around marshmallows.  This is the most divine candy ever!

Sweet and Salty Candied Pecans

These Sweet and Salty Candied Pecans are buttery, crunchy and sweet with a sprinkling of sea salt. They are absolutely addictive and great for snacking or for mixing in salads.

Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These Bourbon Balls are creamy and delicious and get better the longer they’re stored in an airtight container. This recipe makes a large batch and they are excellent for gift giving!

Peanut Brittle

This Peanut Brittle is buttery and crunchy and takes only 10 minutes to make in the microwave.  It’s so delicious and it’s a great candy to make for the holidays.  I make several batches of this easy candy and gift it. But why make it just for the holidays? It’s great anytime!

Hershey’s Old Fashioned Cocoa Fudge

This delicious Cocoa Fudge is made with pure unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa and with each creamy bite you experience nothing but that pure rich cocoa flavor.  No corn syrup, chocolate chips, or marshmallow creme. Just pure cocoa goodness!!

Old Fashioned Hard Candy

This Old Fashioned Hard Candy is so flavorful and you can make it in any flavor you desire.  My favorite flavor is Cinnamon. This is a great candy to make at Christmas, and it’s great for gifting!

Coconut Bon Bons

These Coconut Bon Bons have sweet, chewy, super moist centers made of butter, coconut, and condensed milk, and they get dipped in dark chocolate. You won’t be able to stop eating these delectable little gems!

Cashew Brittle

This crunchy, buttery Cashew Brittle is the best!  It’s super addicting and the perfect candy for gift giving.  You’ll want to make several batches of this scrumptious candy! 

Peppermint Marshmallows

These Peppermint Marshmallows are so light and pillowy and loaded with pure peppermint flavor. They are the perfect addition to a hot cup of cocoa or you can simply bite into a single fluffy marshmallow and let it dissolve on your tongue. They are also great for gifting

Peanut Butter Fantasy Fudge

Buckeyes

These classic Buckeyes are always a favorite on many candy trays at Christmas.  Perfect for those who love peanut butter and chocolate, they are creamy peanut buttery centers dipped in chocolate.

Cinnamon Rum Caramels

Cinnamon & rum extracts give these chewy and buttery Cinnamon Rum Caramels a perfect touch of warmth and they are deliciously addicting!!

Vanilla Marshmallows

These big pillowy Vanilla Marshmallows will absolutely melt in your mouth.  Eat them as a snack or drop one into your favorite cup of hot cocoa.  They are easy to make & simply delicious!

Chocolate Fantasy Fudge

Chocolate Fantasy Fudge is a very creamy and super easy to make fudge.  You don’t need a candy thermometer for this fudge and it only cooks for 4 minutes.  This is the perfect fudge recipe for the beginner candy maker.

Homemade Maple Caramels

These Homemade Maple Caramels are soft and chewy and made with pure maple syrup.  They are easy to make and great for gifting.  They are super delicious!

Cocoa Peanut Butter Fudge

This creamy Cocoa Peanut Butter Fudge is the best combination of two worlds…dark bittersweet cocoa and creamy peanut butter.  Now you can enjoy chocolate and peanut butter fudge at the same time!

Kentucky Cream Pull Candy

Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is an indulgence you will never forget!!  This candy is made with pure whipping cream and sugar and it gets cooked, pulled, and cut into pieces of taffy-like candy. Then it creams into the most delectable melt-in-your-mouth candy you will ever taste!

Pecan Praline Fudge

Brown sugar gets the credit for the praline-like flavor of this Pecan Praline Fudge and coarsely chopped pecans bring a perfect balance to the richness of this delicious fudge.  It literally melts in your mouth!   

Old Fashioned Potato Candy

This Potato Candy is a very rich candy with a wonderfully unique flavor, thanks to the addition of mashed potatoes yet it doesn’t taste like potatoes.  You must try it at least once in your life!  

Southern Buttermilk Pecan Pralines

These Southern Buttermilk Pecan Pralines are rich, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!  The addition of pecans is the perfect complement to these sweet blissful bites!

Easy Homemade Toffee

This buttery and crunchy homemade toffee takes just minutes to make, no candy thermometer needed, and it’s super addicting. This is the perfect candy for gifting on holidays. Make extra, because you’ll definitely be hiding some for yourself!

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge

There’s no marshmallow creme in this Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge.  That’s right this is pure creamy peanut butter fudge and it’s downright addicting!  I make this at Christmas and any time I get the urge for some pure peanut butter flavor!

Coconut Macaroons

These easy-to-make Coconut Macaroons are super moist and chewy and if you want to make them even more decadent and delicious, try dipping the bottoms in some dark chocolate.  I promise they will quickly disappear!! 

Oklahoma Nut Candy

Oklahoma Nut Candy, aka Aunt Bill’s Brown Candy, has a rich praline-like flavor, and a fudge-like texture. It’s a delicious candy you’ll quickly become addicted too, and it’s a perfect candy for the holidays!

If you make one of these delectable candy recipes, please rate it and leave a comment on how you liked it. I love hearing your feedback. 🙂

Happy Holidays!