We gathered a sampling of our best Christmas candy recipes into one place so you can pick and choose your favorites, from the easy to the elaborate, and the traditional to the modern.

Red-and-white-marbled peppermint marshmallows make charming gifts for hostesses, teachers, and neighbors, especially when paired with a container of hot cocoa mix. Package the marshmallows in a clear cellophane bag so they can show off their pretty swirls.

Peanut brittle is just the beginning! Use our basic brittle recipe as a jumping-off point to create delightful variations on the classic:

Lemon and Almond Brittle
Pine Nut and Rosemary Brittle
Cashew and Cayenne Brittle
Pepita and Lavender Brittle
Coconut and Spice Brittle
Espresso and Walnut Brittle

No need for a candy thermometer to make this easy chocolate fudge. Cream and butter are heated with marshmallows to form a sweet and smooth foundation, and then white or semisweet chocolate chips are melted in. Cut the fudge into shapes using cookie cutters, or simply slice into squares, and decorate the top with toasted nuts or crushed peppermints.

Caramelized brittle surrounds toasted nuts (choose from peanuts, cashews, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or pumpkin seeds) in this 9-by-13-inch block of brittle. Tied with a decorative bow and paired with a small hammer, this nut brittle makes a fun addition to a party or a great gift for a family.

Melted bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate in a parchment-lined baking sheet presents many delicious topping possibilities. Try one of our bark variations below or experiment with your own favorite flavors.

Movie Theater Bark
Cherry and Orange Peel Bark
S'mores Bark
Peppermint Bark
Lime and Macadamia Nut Bark
Pistachio, Dried Cranberry, and Toasted-Coconut Bark
Cookies-and-Cream Bark
Crackly Two-Tone Bark
Chocolate-Almond Wood-Grain Bark

Chopped pecans are suspended in caramel and sprinkled with sea salt flakes. Package these praline-like candies in kraft ballotin boxes and adhere a clip-art gift label with a message of sweet tidings for the recipient.

Red-and-white-striped peppermint sticks are dipped in white chocolate and coated in candy sprinkles (also known as nonpareils). If you like, dip some of the peppermint sticks in milk chocolate and use different sprinkles on others, such as red, green, or gold.

These super simple jelly candies only require four ingredients and take less than half an hour to prepare. They get their color and flavor from fruit juices and preserves; feel free to experiment with different combinations, like pomegranate juice and raspberry preserves.

This honey-sweetened brittle gets its airy texture from the addition of baking soda at the end of cooking.

Package the sweet treat in a cellophane bag sealed with this adorable foldover "Season's Eatings" gift label.

Fluffy white snowflakes never tasted this sweet! These vanilla marshmallows are cut with a variety of snowflake cookie cutters. Float them in hot cocoa for the perfect heartwarming treat on a chilly day.

Pecan halves are immersed in a rich coating of sugar and cream to make this traditional Southern candy. The pralines can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.

This sweet, creamy vanilla fudge is made simply with sugar, cream, and a touch of corn syrup, but no chocolate or vanilla. Decorate the top of the fudge with toasted nuts, crushed candy canes, chopped candy bars, or mini chocolate chips as desired.

The flavor of these sweet, creamy caramels is balanced by bittersweet chocolate. The recipe makes a batch of 150 chocolate caramels, plenty for gift-giving.

Marbled bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate make easy, pretty Christmas candy perfect for gift-giving. Salted peanuts are mixed into this chocolate bark; cashews, pistachios, or dried cranberries would also be great additions.

A nip of bourbon adds a smooth bite to the semisweet chocolate ganache in these pecan-coated truffles. Tightly covered, these truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Mini marshmallows, cream, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies are all you need to create foolproof Christmas fudge. Crushed peppermints are swirled into the fudge, and whole candies make an easy, pretty decoration.

This chewy nougat gets its texture from egg whites beaten with a hot sugar syrup. The sweet nougat is studded with whole almonds, which makes for a lovely presentation when the candy is sliced.

The zest of grapefruits, oranges, and lemons are boiled until tender and then cooked in sugar syrup to become translucent and sweet. The candied citrus peels are coated in sugar to add a pleasing crunch and prevent them from sticking together.

All you need to make these amazingly easy nut cluster candies is pecans, chocolate bars, and caramel squares. These simplified chocolate-caramel turtles are perfect for giving as Christmas gifts.

This traditional fudge recipe requires a candy thermometer, but only needs to be stirred for two or three minutes to achieve the perfect texture as it cools. If you like, tie each square of fudge with a small length of ribbon to make them look like tiny gifts.

These easy popcorn balls are held together with a mixture of butter, brown sugar, and melted marshmallows. Optional mix-ins of dried cranberries or English toffee bits are like buried treasure throughout. Kids will have fun making these sweet Christmas treats.

Lightly caramelized sugar forms a pale amber base for rich Marcona almonds. A sprinkling of fleur de sel (fine sea salt) across the surface provides a subtle savory balance to the sweet pralines.

These classic jewel-like Christmas candies are made with a base of gelatin, sugar, and citric acid. Included are recipes for making apricot, cranberry, fig, grape, pineapple, and rose flavoring for the fruit jellies.

Chopped hazelnuts and orange zest are mixed into this easy chocolate bark, which is then sprinkled with coarse salt. It only takes 15 minutes to assemble this Christmas candy; the recipe can easily be doubled, and the nuts varied, to make gifts for everyone on your list.

Creamy caramel and bittersweet chocolate hold together toasted pecan halves to make these popular Christmas candies. The chocolate turtles can be stored for up to a month in an airtight container.

This easy nut brittle gets a bit of extra richness from butter and vanilla extract. Use pecans, cashews, almonds, or a combination of nuts in this recipe.