# Share your easy but yummy and pretty xmas candy recipes. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 19, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850 "2015-12-19T14:59:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/1 "2015-12-19T14:59:16Z")
I want to put together some candy baskets for my co-workers and I’d love some help from you guys. I’ve already got an Oreo Truffle, so I’m looking for a good bark or toffee sort of thing in particular, but anything easy will do. Bonus points if you can find a way to help me use some Starbucks peppermint flavored Hot Cocoa since we received a tin and it won’t get used around here. I used to have a book with a really easy chocolate base which could then be used for all sorts of different goodies rolled into them or outside of them, but I’ve misplaced the book. Anyone know of such a recipe? They were a big hit the one time I made them years ago. It was so easy and allowed for so much variety. Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/2 "2015-12-19T15:42:22Z")
I did [Coffee Toffee](http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/12/coffee-toffee/) one year, and it was awesome. In fact, the recipes on that site have never let me down. ---
**Author:** ![Octarine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/22d042/32.png) [@Octarine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octarine)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/3 "2015-12-19T15:50:45Z")
I just made peppermint bark - it’s ridiculously easy. Melt dark chocolate chips (you can even do this in the microwave if you don’t have a double boiler), and spread thinly on wax paper. Then melt some white chocolate chips, stir in a drop of peppermint extract, and pour it on top of the solidified dark chocolate. Sprinkle on some crushed candy canes (crushed salty pretzels on the dark side works nicely, too). ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/4 "2015-12-19T15:53:53Z")
Well, that’s supposed to say candy. Mods, please fix my goof. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/5 "2015-12-19T15:58:23Z")
Thanks also Eva and Octarine. Those are both great options. ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/6 "2015-12-19T16:15:44Z")
You can melt chocolate and dip or mix about near anything in it. I love making nut clusters (melt chocolate, drop in nuts, stir, place heaping tablespoons on wax paper and let cool), or coconut clusters (same as nuts, only using coconut) or even dried fruit (apricots are amazing in dark chocolate). You could also dip pretzel sticks in chocolate, or candy canes or peppermint sticks. Throw on some sugar glitter and it get’s pretty fancy, but is still super easy. Forgot to add that I sometimes take plain sugar cookies from the grocery store and dip them into melted dark chocolate. People love them. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/7 "2015-12-19T16:39:50Z")
> [@phall0106](#): > > You can melt chocolate and dip or mix about near anything in it. My aunt recommended an awesome combo to me along these lines; dark chocolate, dried tart cherries, finely diced candied ginger, and the nut of your choice (hazelnuts or toasted almonds are nice). Melt the chocolate, mix in your other stuff, pour onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or a silicon mat, and cool. ---
**Author:** ![Shagnasty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9dc877/32.png) [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/8 "2015-12-19T16:49:23Z")
My mother is not known for her cooking abilities but she always has a huge hit with green Christmas wreath treats. They are like Rice Crispy treats except with cornflakes and died green with cinnamon candies on top. They are great from a novelty standpoint and they taste really good too. Few people can resist them. Making them is simple, fun and fast. > **[Christmas Wreaths](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9546/christmas-wreaths/)** > > Christmas wreath cookies made with cornflakes and decorated with cinnamon candies are fun holiday treats! Get your kids to help decorate them! ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/9 "2015-12-19T16:55:16Z")
Done! The quickest way to get mod attention is to report your own post- though I admit I checked out your thread to see what an “Xmas can’t” was, so I suppose that worked! > [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](#): > > Well, that’s supposed to say candy. > > Mods, please fix my goof. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Sahirrnee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sahirrnee/32/13937_2.png) [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/10 "2015-12-19T17:05:36Z")
Melt one stick of butter in the microwave. Melt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips. Melt 6 ounces peanut butter chips. Stir those three together with a teaspoon of vanilla. Then stir in some broken up chow mein noodles. You don’t want to crush them but you want them to ft nicely on the tablespoon without sticking out at all angles. Drop by tablespoonful onto waxed paper. Chill in the fridge until set. You can use different flavored chips than peanut butter, but you’ll probably need to use less butter or the ‘cookies’ will be a little greasy. ---
**Author:** ![vivalostwages](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/d07c76/32.png) [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/11 "2015-12-19T19:28:18Z")
Nanaimo bars. > **[Nanaimo Bars](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/nanaimo-bars/)** > > My mother taught me to make these rich, delicious bar cookies when I was young. Though I've tried many variations, I always come back to this old favorite. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/12 "2015-12-19T19:31:59Z")
Rocky Road candy is so yummy! I use colored marshmallows (they are only red, green, yellow and white so they work for Christmas) at Christmas. [http://m.eaglebrand.com/recipes/rocky-road-candy-4018](http://m.eaglebrand.com/recipes/rocky-road-candy-4018) ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/13 "2015-12-19T20:07:20Z")
I recommend Crockpot Christmas Crack (recipe [here](https://www.theloopyewe.com/yarn-shop/blog/2014/12/crockpot-christmas-crack)). It’s delicious and makes a huge amount with almost no work. I wouldn’t call it pretty, but then it’s so tasty. I have to say that every single person to whom I have given some has asked for the recipe. ---
**Author:** ![kbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@kbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kbear)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2015, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/14 "2015-12-19T22:49:54Z")
Pinterest is your Christmas goodies friend…but only if you’ve got a couple of hours to spare! Couple of standouts for me… Marshmallows dipped in chocolate, then crushed candy canes with a mini candy cane pushed into the middle…dipped stuff is on the bottom …then you hang it over a mug of hot chocolate. Same idea with the marshmallows , only in addition to crushed candy canes, sprinkles too…dipped stuff on top Bark…broken pretzels and Oreos on a pan, pour melted white chocolate over top and before it sets add mini Reece’s cups, mini m&ms, peanut m&ms, peanut butter chipits My favourite … Make a Santa sleigh with two candy canes and a kit kat bar as a base. Put a Lindt Santa at the front of the sleigh and pile wrapped chocolates to look like presents and wrap with a ribbon. Probably need tape to hold it all together. If I was a co-worker, I’d like to get stuff like that. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/15 "2015-12-20T01:53:40Z")
These candy ornaments aren’t super fancy, but I’ve been wanting to try them. Would be fun with kids. They’re simply melting hard candies like peppermints or butterscotch in cookie cutters: > **[How to Make Your Own Candy Christmas Ornaments](https://tiphero.com/candy-christmas-ornaments)** ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Tonya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/4491bb/32.png) [@Queen\_Tonya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Tonya)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/16 "2015-12-20T03:03:53Z")
That recipe reminds me of doing something similar years ago, sugar cookies with tiny cut-outs filled with crushed candy and melted. [Here’s](http://homegrownandhealthy.com/christmas-stained-glass-sugar-cookies/)a similar recipe. That calls for using whole pieces of candy, but I think you get better results from crushing them so you can pour crushed bits into the cut outs and be sure you won’t have big holes in the ‘stained glass’ bits. ---
**Author:** ![XaMcQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/f9ae1b/32.png) [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/17 "2015-12-20T03:09:28Z")
I made pralines > **[Pralines](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21038/pralines/)** > > Pralines are sweet confections made on the stovetop with toasted pecans, butter, sugar, and milk for a creamy Southern candy that melts in your mouth. and fudge > **[The Original Fantasy Fudge](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/228782/the-original-fantasy-fudge/)** > > The original fantasy fudge recipe from the back of the marshmallow cream jar. This big-batch fudge recipe can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave. Both really easy if you stick to the recipes. ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/18 "2015-12-20T10:56:34Z")
Thanks everyone. And thanks again ITD for fixing my goof. I’m sure I can manage several of these for a fun and tasty little basket. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/19 "2015-12-20T18:38:49Z")
Um, will those of us who contributed recipes be getting “fun and tasty” baskets?? ---
**Author:** ![not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/not_what_you_d_expect/32/3246_2.png) [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2015, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850/20 "2015-12-21T10:21:17Z")
🙂 I wish I could KayT. I did the coffee toffee, boy is that yummy. I did a white chocolate bark with tart cherries and a dark chocolate with the cherries and walnuts. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-easy-but-yummy-and-pretty-xmas-candy-recipes/740850.md?page=2)