Giftworthy Christmas Candy Recipes

Salty Chocolate-Pecan Christmas Candy Recipe

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Salty Chocolate-Pecan Candy

The hardest part about making Salty Chocolate-Pecan Candy is waiting for the chocolate to firm up before devouring it.

Recipe: Salty Chocolate-Pecan Candy

Photo: Jennifer Davick/Styling: Buffy Hargett

Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark

As if milk chocolate morsels and peppermint candies weren't perfect enough a mixture, we added rich cream-and-mint-filled chocolate sandwich cookies and salty pretzel sticks to our peppermint bark. This recipe is great for giving as gifts, but be sure to save a few pieces as a holiday treat for yourself.

Recipe: Milk Chocolate-Peppermint Bark

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellers

Roasted Pecan Fudge

This delectable holiday treat received our Test Kitchen's highest rating.

Recipe: Roasted Pecan Fudge

Red-and-Green Pistachio Bark

Sometimes a rich, bite-sized nibble does the trick, whether enjoyed as a pampering pick-me-up or given as a special holiday gift.

Recipe: Red-and-Green Pistachio Bark

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pecan-Toffee Shortbread

Buttery shortbread and sweet toffee and chocolate are a delicious combination in this treat. Package some up in a festive container for a yummy holiday gift.

Recipe: Pecan-Toffee Shortbread

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Chocolate-Dipped Praline Pretzels

A good Southerner doesn't let guests leave empty-handed. Give them a sweet sendoff with these addicting salty-sweet nibbles.

Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Praline Pretzels

Mrs. Floyd's Divinity

What better way to show your appreciation of friends and family than by giving packages of these delicious holiday confections.

Recipe: Mrs. Floyd's Divinity

Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

Crunchy, chewy, and full of cranberries - these bars are everything you crave during the holidays.

Recipe: Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

Pecan Toffee

The tender-crisp texture of this rich toffee will quickly make it your holiday guilty pleasure.

Recipe: Pecan Toffee

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Harget

Easy Swirled Fudge

Stack Easy Swirled Fudge between layers of colored card stock and parchment paper for a simple look.

Recipe: Easy Swirled Fudge

Photo: Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Harget

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Fill inexpensive metal containers from crafts stores with Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies for a gift your neighbors and friends will love.

Recipe: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellers

Velvety Pecan Candy

Make two batches of Velvety Pecan Candy, one each of chocolate and vanilla. Then prepare to see them disappear.

Recipe: Velvety Pecan Candy

Praline Pecans

No matter how you make pralines–with brown sugar or white sugar, evaporated milk or buttermilk–they are one of the paramount Southern treats.

Recipe: Praline Pecans