Post on 13-Apr-2017
Ready to indulge in some justifiable Christmas candy goodness? Here’s how to get into the spirit of
the season with a holiday sugar high. Beginning reading this how-to by scrolling down to step one.
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Part 1 of 6: Peppermints
1. Whip up some homemade candy canes. Try making these classic Christmas treats in your own kitchen!
2. Make peppermint creams. These cookie-like treats will melt in your mouth.
3. Try homemade peppermint bark. Peppermint bark bagged in individual gift sacks makes a great holiday gift.
Part 2 of 6: Toffees and Caramels
1. Make a batch of caramel to use on a variety of treats. You can allow caramel to harden in molds to make
individual treats, or drizzle it over fudge, marshmallows, cookies or ice cream.
2. Cook up some caramel corn. While you’re at it with the popcorn garlands, you might as well spare some for
caramel corn!
3. Make toffee, a winter classic. Toffee is a lot like caramel, cooked to the hard-crack stage so that it has a crunchy
texture.
4. Or, use the microwave for a quick batch of toffee. Don’t have time to make a full batch, but still in need of a
holiday treat? Here’s the answer!
5. Make chocolate toffee squares. Chilling this treat in the fridge makes it a cinch to serve and eat.
6. Make small marshmallow toffee treats. Combine gooey marshmallows with crunchy toffee!
Part 3 of 6: Chocolates and Truffles
1. Make classic chocolate truffles. These treats are perfect for holiday parties (or enjoying on your own)!
2. Or, try mint truffles. Add a wintry chill to to your chocolate by using peppermint.
3. Try pumpkin truffles. Pumpkin isn’t just for fall — it can be a savory Christmas flavor, too!
4. For a great gift, make Christmas pudding truffles. They’re a little complex, but they make a pretty present.
5. Try this traditional fudge recipe. Fudge is a Christmas classic, and makes a great gift.
6. Or, cheat a little and make fudge in the microwave. It tastes just as good, and no one has to know you cut some
corners!
7. Try Russian fudge. This chocolate-free twist on an old classic melts is smooth and golden-brown.
8. Make your own Turtle candy. Instead of purchasing Turtles — a chocolate, caramel and pecan confection — whip
them up in your own kitchen!
Part 4 of 6: Marshmallow Candies
1. Make your own marshmallows. They’re fluffier than the store-bought kind, and fun to make.
2. Mix up some rocky road. Add chocolate, coconut, nuts and cherries to your marshmallows for a crunchy treat.
3. Coat marshmallows in chocolate. Chilling them in the fridge keeps these bite-size candies from being
uncontrollably gooey.
Part 5 of 6: Fruit, Nut and Honey Candies
1. Dip cherries in chocolate. You can use regular or maraschino cherries for this recipe.
2. Make peanut brittle. This classic winter treat makes a great gift once it’s cracked.
3. Make marzipan. This sweet almond paste treat can be eaten on its own, or used as a topping on cookies, cakes
and other candies.
4. Make honeycomb toffee. Contrary to regular toffee, this recipe features a gentle honey flavor and crunchier
texture.
5. Cover a Crunchie bar with honeycomb . These popular UK and Australian candy bars can be covered with
crunchy honeycomb to make a unique Christmas treat.
Part 6 of 6: Old-Fashioned Candies
1. Make Christmas lollipops. Try using red or green food coloring to make festive lollipop bundles.
2. Make Turkish Delight. Try different flavors like rose, lemon or orange.
3. Make old-fashioned hard candy. This recipe includes instructions for barley sugar and fruit drops.
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