18 Homemade Candies That Prove DIY Treats Are the Best Treats
There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own candy—and these recipes show just how fun and delicious it can be. From chewy classics to chocolatey bites and nostalgic favorites, each homemade treat delivers flavor that easily rivals anything from the store. These 18 candy recipes are simple, creative, and guaranteed to impress anyone with a sweet tooth. Get ready to skip the candy aisle and start whipping up your own irresistible goodies.
Easy Christmas Crockpot Candy
Peanut clusters don’t get simpler than this easy Christmas Crockpot Candy recipe where you just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do its magic! You’ll end up with perfectly smooth, creamy chocolate that is loaded with roasted peanuts in every bite!
Candy Coated Crispix Mix
Sweet and salty with plenty of crunch, this Candy Coated Crispix Mix is the most munchable, absolutely addicting snack mix to make this holiday season! It’s hard to resist grabbing a handful of the caramel covered clusters of cereal, peanuts, and M&M’s every time you walk by the kitchen! Perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors!
Christmas Crack Saltine Cracker Toffee
Few people are capable of resisting the siren call of Saltine Cracker Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)! It’s got that tempting salty and sweet thing going on with great buttery crunch and rich chocolate on top. It’s less than 15 minutes of actual work!
S’mores Crack Toffee Candy Recipe
S’mores Crack Toffee is everything you love about traditional smores in a super easy, make-ahead, no campfire needed candy recipe! You need to be warned though, it’s addicting!
Date Snickers
This date snickers recipe is a delicious, homemade no bake treat made simply from Medjool dates, peanut butter, and chocolate! They’re great to keep on hand for snacking all week long, and fit many diets (gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan).
Irish Potato Candy
This Irish potato candy looks like cute little potatoes but tastes like rich, creamy coconut candies coated with cinnamon. Mix your ingredients, make balls, chill them, and roll them in cinnamon. This adorable treat is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and so easy that even the kids can help.
Candy Bar Truffles
Repurpose that trick-or-treat loot in these Candy Bar Truffles – fudgy, chocolate-dipped brownie balls stuffed with your favorite leftover Halloween candy!
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Dark chocolate shells surround a creamy, soft peppermint filling in this easy Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe that is sure to be a hit with family, friends, or coworkers! They are a simple and easy Christmas candy to make without needing a thermometer or major baking skills!
Candy Toffee
Thistoffee candy recipe puts a spin on an already classic recipe! This will be one of the easiest recipes to follow when it comes to making butter toffee!
Homemade Peanut Brittle Candy
Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle is a crispy, crunchy homemade candy loaded with roasted peanuts in a buttery, sweet candy coating. It’s the best peanut brittle EVER and perfect for homemade gift-giving. Be sure to check out the video in the recipe box to see me demonstrate how it’s done!
Chocolate Coconut Balls
These Chocolate Coconut Balls are the perfect easy candy for beginners who want to start learning candy making without the stress of cooking caramels or toffees on the stove. They are no-bake, only 5 simple ingredients, and are ready in under 1 hour. Perfect for fans of Mounds bars and Almond Joys!
Cream Cheese Candy
Cream Cheese Candy or Merriments, some people call them baby shower mints, bridal mints or even Christmas mints. I remember them as a kid being such a treat, although my family didn’t use any flavorings. I’d pop one in my mouth and allow it to fade away.
Star Wars Fan Candy
Celebrate Star Wars with White Chocolate Storm Troopers and Caramel-filled Dark Chocolate Han Solos (in Carbonite, no less)!
Homemade Cinnamon Hard Candy (Pick Your Flavor)
Homemade hard candy isn’t hard to make! Follow this easy hard candy recipe and the step-by-step instructions. Changing the flavor is simple and delicious!
Homemade Turtles Candy
Our easy Homemade Turtles are made with chewy caramel, toasted pecans, and rich chocolate for one of the BEST Christmas candy recipes that you really can (and should!) enjoy all year round. They can be made without a candy thermometer in under 30 minutes for a fun treat that makes a great edible gift for friends and neighbors!
Chamoy Candy
Chamoy candy turns bold and intense Mexican flavors into tasty, bite-sized treats. Spicy, tangy, sweet, salty, and umami flavors will give your taste buds a run for their money!
Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy
This homemade honeycomb candy recipe results in a sweet confection crafted from airy, caramelized sugar and baking soda that is sure to delight and impress friends and coworkers! The delightful crunch of honeycomb candy with its crisp texture and irresistible sweetness in every bite is made even better by dipping it in chocolate.
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark
Introducing the most craveable homemade candy ever, this Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark has it all! From chewy, buttery caramel to salty, crunchy pretzel twists, to rich dark chocolate, this treat is guaranteed to score major points with everybody who loves anything with pretzels, caramel, and chocolate.
