51 Christmas Candies Just Like Grandma Made for Sweet Nostalgia
Rediscover the sweet nostalgia of holiday treats with these 51 classic Christmas candies, just like Grandma used to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, allow to boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and nuts.
- Pour into a greased pan and let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add food coloring to the mixture.
- Store candies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas candies, holiday treats, nostalgic sweets