The Best Christmas Candies You Can Buy for a Super Sweet Holiday
From melt-in-your-mouth chocolates to classic candy canes, these are the treats we want in our stockings this year.
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Indulging in copious amounts of candy is one of the best things about the holiday season. Everywhere you look, there's a bowl of delicious gumdrops, chocolates, or peppermint bark just waiting for you to scoop up a handful and eat. It's tough not to consider every day a cheat day when various confectionaries are being offered to you left and right. But just because there's candy all over the place this time of year doesn't mean that all of it is created equal — and if there's one thing we know for sure, it's that life is too short to waste time on mediocre sweets.
Ahead, we've found the best Christmas candies to buy this year that will help you get in the holiday spirit. From budget-friendly options you can buy in bulk to homemade holiday treats you'll need to special order on Etsy, these Christmas candies make incredible stocking stuffers and party favors. You can even mail a goodie bag of them to friends and family to remind them you're thinking about them this holiday season (especially if you won't get to see loved ones in person this year). Don't forget to save a few for yourself too — indulging in these Christmas candies you can buy is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of cooking Christmas dinner or brainstorming creative ways to wrap gifts.
These rich candies are the cutest. Made with traditional Oreos covered in dark chocolate, you can dunk these candied cookies into a cold glass of milk for a holiday treat that's impossible to resist.
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It doesn't get any more old school than candy canes. These mini ones are perfect for attaching to gift tags, card envelopes, or gingerbread houses.
There's no better way to show your love than with a giant hunk of chocolate. Give this Hershey's kiss to someone you want to meet under the mistletoe.
Godiva is the definition of luxury, especially during the holiday season. This gift set comes with 12 different flavors, meaning whoever you gift it to can pick their favorite. (Or you can — we won't tell.)
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A festive Christmas movie marathon, you say? That calls for sweet-and-salty kettle corn. Give everyone a bucketful while you watch The Grinch on a loop.
Jelly beans are the perfect goodies to wrap up and give as gifts — and these Jelly Belly ones are a step up from the candies you'll find at the grocery store.
Need a bulk bag of candy you can keep under your desk the entire holiday season? Look no further than this Christmas mix, which includes Hershey's Miniatures, Hershey's Kisses, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
If Christmas had an official candy, it would be peppermint bark. This homemade option from Etsy is the perfect thing to eat as you unwind during the holiday season.
Spice drops are delicious, sure. But they're also a terrific construction piece for any gingerbread house. Put the leftovers in a jar on your coffee table for family members to take as they please.
If the person you're gifting to loves sweet-and-sour goodies, then send them this tackle box from the famous Dylan's Candy Bar. They can try them all and pick their favorite (and then order that one in bulk).
These vintage holiday lollies will agree just as well with your decor as they will with your tastebuds. Stick one into every family member's stocking and put the rest in a vase for a cute Christmas centerpiece.
Handmade in Montana, these buttery caramels are the perfect sweets to kick back with when you need to relax. This gift bag contains a mix of original, butterscotch, chipotle, and espresso flavors.
There's no coffee-table candy that's more classic than a candy cane Hershey's kiss. And at this price point, you won't flinch if your guests take more than a handful.
Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.
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