9 Easy and Economical Christmas Candy Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most bought candy during Christmas? ›

(WHNT) – Peppermint bark, mini Reese's cups, and Starburst, oh my! Those are just a few of the most popular Christmas candies, according to a new report from CandyStore.com.

Most candies will keep 2 to 3 weeks (if not longer) if stored tightly covered in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. It's best to avoid storing different types of candy together in the same container because hard candies will become soft and sticky, and soft candies will dry out.

Top-selling chocolates and sweets. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States, consisting of white fudge, milk, or dark chocolate cups filled with peanut butter. They were invented by H.B. Reese after he founded the H. B. Reese Candy Company in 1923.

Right after the holiday they will have sales to try to get some profit out of the leftover candy after a month or so those stores will either donate it to food pantries or sell it to discount grocery stores. Discount the price to 50% off then 70% then 90% until it's all gone.

Candy canes are one of the oldest Christmas candies, first appearing in the 17th century in Europe. They were originally straight white sticks of sugar that were meant to symbolize shepherd's crooks.

2: Kit Kat. Kit Kat was named the top candy in nine states—half the number of states that declared Reese's their favorite—which was enough to secure the breakable candy bar the second spot nationwide.

Apples, cranberries, pumpkins, and butternut squash have all been at the heart of the traditional holiday feast for countless generations.

Good & Plenty

These small licorice-flavored, candy-coated capsules are one of the oldest candies in the United States, having been introduced in 1893.

What is Christmas candy corn called? ›

The Christmas variant, sometimes called "reindeer corn", typically has a red end and a green center.

Stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place, most homemade candy will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks. Fudge and caramels can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 year. To prevent candies from exchanging flavors, always store different types of candy in separate containers, using waxed paper between layers.

Use Corn Starch

Using corn starch to coat your sweets means you can preserve their taste and stop them from sticking together.

Technically caramels don't need to be refrigerated; but for ease of cutting and longest shelf life I always refrigerate. You'll get a bit of sweating when you take them in and out of the refrigerator, but that's OK. I like to place a layer of waxed paper, and then a layer of foil over the caramels before refrigerating.