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A Collection of Holiday Candy Recipes

by Magnolia
Published on November 15, 2022

As the holiday season rounds the corner, let us pause—and savor—the shift into long-awaited traditions while creating the space to make new ones. For a sweet start to the season ahead, we’ve gathered a few nostalgic candy recipes that bring you back to the wonder of Christmas. From old-fashioned caramels to classic peppermint bark, these treats are just as fun to make as they are to enjoy (or box up to share)!

Clear the calendar and grab those you hold dear, it’s time to get candy making!

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Aunt Mary's Cherry Mashers

From Holiday Candy—Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines

chopped maraschino cherries coated with creamy chocolate and salted peanuts

Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle

From Holiday Candy—Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines

honey-roasted peanuts cooked into a crunchy caramel brittle, topped with Maldon salt

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

From Holiday Candy—Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines

semisweet chocolate layered with peppermint-flavored almond bark

Jo's Peanut Butter Balls

From Holiday Candy—Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines

a rich blend of peanut butter, marshmallows, and rice cereal balled and coated in creamy chocolate

Old Fashioned Caramels

From Holiday Candy—Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines

buttery caramel flavored with bourbon, vanilla, and orange zest

Marshmallows

From S’mores and Hotdish—Zoë Bakes with Zoë François

hot sugar syrup whipped to a fluff, flavored with vanilla, and cut into squares

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