Giftworthy Christmas Candy

Recipe: Peppermint Divinity

We restored this delightful turn-of-the-century heirloom, adding a delicious peppermint-flavored twist. 

Recipe: Salty-Sweet Nut Brittle

This isn't your basic peanut brittle. Studded with peanuts, pecans, pistachios, and almonds, this recipe might be our best-ever nut brittle. 

Recipe: Ginger Bourbon Balls

This fresh take on the classic boozy confection features gingersnaps, crystallized ginger, and melted chocolate. 

Recipe: Fruitcake Bark

Forget peppermint bark—we're going all in with fruitcake bark that's layered with candied fruit, nuts, and white chocolate. 

Recipe: Christmas Buttermints

Traditionally colored in a rainbow of pastel hues, these homemade candies have a crisp, buttery richness and a refreshing minty flavor.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

Simultaneously crunchy, creamy, fudgy, and sweet, these nutty pralines are a holiday staple. 

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Medallions

You can substitute mini marshmallows for espresso beans.

Recipe: Potato Candy

This old-school candy reminds us of divinity and other traditional homemade Southern sweets. The recipe is a testament to the genius of thrifty cooks who based the confection on leftover mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Citrus Mints

Use powdered sugar to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.

Recipe: 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: 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: 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: Pecan-Toffee Shortbread

Shortbread serves as a base for this chocolaty pecan toffee. Pecan-Toffee Shortbread makes excellent food gifts, but make extra because it'll be hard to give this sweet treat away.

Recipe: 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: Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars

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

Recipe: Pecan Toffee

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

Recipe: Easy Swirled Fudge

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

Recipe: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

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

Video: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Recipe: Velvety Pecan Candy

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

Recipe: 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: Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Great things come in small packages! These pecan pie bites are small but full of flavor and just the right size for pass-along party desserts.

Recipe: Roasted Pecan Fudge

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

Recipe: Mrs. Floyd's Divinity

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