8 Christmas Candy Recipes

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These sweet fudge treats are made with marshmallows, condensed milk and graham crackers. Chill these until firm and cut into 48 squares.

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Who knew you could make your own gummy bears? This is a fun recipe to make with the kids when they're home for holiday break.

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Refrigerate the chocolate mixture until it's set. Form 1-inch balls and then roll them in cinnamon and sugar for a coffehouse treat.

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These homemade saltwater taffy candies can be flavored with peppermint oil or any other flavoring you'd prefer. Add food coloring to match the flavor of your choice.

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Use a melon-baller to scoop the truffles into perfectly shaped balls. Roll them in chopped nuts, sprinkles, cocoa powder or confectioners sugar for decoration.

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These diamonds have a cookie base, chocolate filling and crunchy nut topping. Get ahead on your holiday baking, these keep for up to two weeks.

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These pecan pie truffles are mini bites of your favorite dessert. They're easy to make and the perfect chocolate indulgence.

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Who knew you could make lollipops at home? Create dozens of candies in an array of colors with this recipe from Daphne Oz.