4 Incredible CHRISTMAS CANDY RECIPES You MUST TRY | HOLIDAY SWEET TREATS You Don't Want To Miss!

[@gayejeffries9968]

I loved all the candy recipes. Can I have the link to order Julie Pacheco Recipe Book. I love her cooking show also. Thank you and Merry Christmas🎄

[@ValerieHargett]

Yes! And Julias cookbook is already one of my all time favorite cookbooks. I have "other" cookbooks, that i may make a handful of things from. But everthing in Julia's are things that either i have made, or will eventually make here soon. You'll love it! www.juliapachecocooking.com/cookbook

[@jbanks2438]

❤you are write they're so good!😘😍

[@beverly5458]

I’ll pass ,on the wax

[@beverly5458]

I dip my hands,in paraffin wax,to make them soft

[@paulettebaker5587]

Are the recipes available?

[@ellenmcgrath8241]

For dipping I broke the 2 middle prongs out of a plastic fork it lets the chocolate drain off . I found it easier for dipping.

[@denagustafson6070]

Try coconut oil instead of wax and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised! It tastes amazing, it makes the chocolate shiny and you don’t have to eat wax!

[@SissyAustin]

I have used Parrifin Wax for years, not only does it make the Chocolate shiny but it preserves. My Mom always started making Chrisymas Candy the Day after Thanks. You don't use so much wax. I can remember when I was a kid, my Mom would out melted wax on top of her preserves when she canned it. She lived to be 94 yrs 11 mos.

[@Rebecca-r7h]

What is the substitution ratio of coconut oil for parrafin wax.

[@Rebecca-r7h]

In Ohio, we make Christmas crack with soda crackers

[@denagustafson6070]

@@Rebecca-r7h that’s a great question. In the past, I’ve tasted candy made with wax (didn’t enjoy it), but I’ve never actually made it using wax as I try to avoid ingesting such things. I would assume it’s a 1:1 ratio. Perhaps try a small batch first to verify?

[@davidsandy5917]

I have found that coconut oil has too low of a melting point. The result is not hard at room temperature.

[@angelamoore8107]

That first recipe I make but with maraschino cherries. Made it every year with my mom when I was growing up. We call it Cream Ball Candy. My absolute favorite candy ever. 😊

[@gailbishop8078]

How much on the cherries do you use ?I want to make them!

[@mellycsa4553]

I use the wax with no problem.. The wax thins the chocolate and it is much easier.. Each to your own. Love your recipes. Thank you be safe and blessed 🙏

[@catherinerandall1966]

I add a tbsp olive oil to my dipping chocolate. Gives a lovely gloss and very smooth texture

[@Evelyn-f4o7l]

So no wax just olive oil? Im going to make these with my grand daughter

[@butchsteinke3277]

Peanut butter balls Try mixing peanut butter with dextrose. Till a dough forms Dip in chocolate. Tastes just like Recess cups. Yummy 😊

[@andreasmith5490]

Is the ratio of powdered sugar for pb ball the same with dextose

[@christineaiello5942]

My mom's No Fail Fudge. That I always fail at it once a year. But I still make it with many, many happy memories of mom teaching me -over and over.😂

[@cherieking4689]

Love them all, I watch all of your videos ,food and sweets too 😊

[@Sammi_May]

Hey hey sweet friend ❤❤❤. I love me some good ol candy and love handmade/homemade gifts ❤❤

[@pamelaheath4567]

when I was young, mom and a group of firends would get together and make candy lie this, great memories.

[@LLawrie]

Love chocolate. Gravy and biscuit. Mmmm

[@crystalmathis2855]

This is the first time I have seen you I love the way you explained everything thank you

[@Patricia-np1yv]

Yes rock candy.i am 68 and we have been making it for as long as I can remember.

[@Debra-v9r]

I love everything you put into your bowl. All of it together, I would be in heaven.

[@phyllisbreedlove4842]

Thanks for sll your hard work. Candy looks delicious.

[@megarubies]

You were an inspiration when showing so many neat quick Christmas Candy Recipes. Thank you Valerie for sharing the wonderful ideas. You brought back so many past memories of being in the kitchen with my mother. Many things I forgot. I cannot wait to start cooking for the holidays.

[@chocchip21me62]

Love your recipes. I also use a fork to dip in the chocolate, it works great i think. And i use paraffin too. I like the shine and i think it sets up better. Just my experience. Thank you for sharing.

[@aliciaeakins2578]

I haven't seen wax used in chocolate in a recipe for decades. Very old school! I had forgotten about it.

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

Apparently it contains carcinogens

[@dianalindenmeyer4847]

I never use wax in mine. But I do use chocolate bark. Maybe it has wax in it? 🤔

[@ladysmith3578]

I use my big cake cover to mix a lot of my Christmas candy. It’s worked great so far. These recipes look delicious. Thank you for sharing. God bless. 🙏🏻

[@enna4986]

Where did you get these recipes?

[@beverlyboczkowski8028]

Valerie Thank You for these 4 wonderful recipes i shall be doing all of them for the upcoming holidays , i do 12 days of christmas for our children and always try to include yummy treats for them . i came across your channel today and i am thrilled to have found you AMAZING thank you Beverly VT USA

[@denisedavis2697]

We always rolled our bom boms in balls and then freeze them before dipping them into the chocolate and it was easier to keep on the toothpicks when dipping.

[@cindysueking]

I use almond bark for my chocolate dip

[@Julies-in-a-mood]

We call chocolate-dipped pretzel rods “Magic Wands.” My kids always loved them. White almond bark also works great.

[@gailmccormick5483]

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[@ladyyvonneelainehickerman117]

I love watching these videos gives me loads of ideas and joy for my own family, please do more of these videos ❤

[@tommieopell1009]

Making them into balls is much easier to dip. We called these Martha Washington Chocolates but without the candied cherries. The candied cherries do add a festive touch to these candies!

[@stephaniemann9438]

Me too! Big family holiday project!

[@MaijaKarklins]

Form the balls with a small scooper before refrigerating. Then chill.

[@beauealey9300]

I thought that was Martha Washington Candy, but the cabdied fruit threw me, as my mom never used it. Mom also made Divinity.

[@kathypatterson4630]

What a sweet tradition!

[@amythompson6869]

I never use a recipe for my candies except for fudge. I also make my own vanilla. Huge difference!

[@paulettebaker5587]

Does you make old fashion cooked fudge with cocoa powder and sugar with butter?

[@lindaconwill2347]

Yes I do

[@kellygooding9560]

Thanks for sharing, I’m always on the lookout for new sweet treat recipes for my grandchildren.

[@Someone-vn9ce]

Thanks for more wonderful recipes! You asked what candy recipes we have handed down. In my family it is my Great Grandma's Divinity, her peanut brittle, and my Grandma's old fashioned butter fudge and butter brickle. But we also make a lot of different candies like yours! I always love finding new ones! We also have a pie my Aunt found in an old church cookbook called "Joy Pie," it is a simple frozen cherry pie, almost the texture of ice cream, it is sooooo good and looks festive since it is pink. One year nobody thought to make that and all of the kids were really, really upset. 🤣So now we always make sure someone makes it. It is my son's absolute favorite and one of my daughter's favorite desserts.

[@beckylynn209]

You are a joy to listen too! Great new recipes!! 🤗

[@Sammi_May]

I really need to get her cookbook. She is the sweetest ❤❤❤

[@ValerieHargett]

Yes girl! 🥰 I made her monster cookies too, and they were Amazing!

[@Sammi_May]

@@ValerieHargett I'm excited to get it soon!

[@alanef4127]

I make the toffee cracker bars but with saltines versus graham crackers...its a sweet salty taste. I'm a new subscriber, always looking for interesting candy recipes!

[@cindyweber5119]

Sounds like something my sister-in-law makes. You’re right about the choice of crackers -sweet and salty tastes the best !😊

[@coldcountess]

Mint is my favorite flavor !!

[@Ricsha1]

Hey, if you ever think about it, next time you color Easter Eggs, save that dipping wand in the package for dipping any of these.

[@kathypatterson4630]

Julia is wonderful!...Thankyou.

[@tracelee7332]

Homemade Christmas baking gifts are the best ❤💫

[@ValerieHargett]

I completely agree! They are so special! I have a Holiday Candy video coming out next weekend. Be on the lookout!😉 thank you so much for watching!🥰

[@brendahelmer9956]

Yes I'd love to see more candy that looks so good

[@wg8517]

😂The peanut butter balls. For fun I call them Peanut Butter Orbs. I made them several years ago when my granddaughter was 3 y/o🎉 She wasn't quite ready to help very much. But she was definitely ready to eat them. And loved them. The Christmas Crack sure looks good.

[@ConnieVasquez-x4r]

FOR US GROWING UP THE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS WERE CALLED BUCKEYES. PLEASE FORGIVE THE CAPS HON,I HAVE BAD EYES

[@trishgabona8573]

I love Oreos so I am going to try the fudge

[@connietuck41]

It’s much easier to melt if you use a box grater for wax game changer ❤❤❤ Ty for this

[@Themoniquegut]

These seem very similar to buckeye balls. They look very tasty.

[@lisaray9404]

Thank you for the video and recipes. Everything looks so festive and delicious! Wilton makes a special dipping fork, used in making dipped candies. I got mine from Hobby Lobby in the candy making section. Using a couple of those might make the candy making process easier. Thank you again! 😊💖🙏🏻

[@dreamingmusicgal]

If you can get/find the large unsalted pretzel rods then dip them and add a medium grain size pink salt on top of the chocolate so it's makes them pretty plus it controls your salt/no salt intake if some people have to watch sodium.

[@Sammi_May]

I need that Christmas candy in my life! I'll definitely be making that soon!!!

[@Jackie-jz4gr]

Hi Valerie these are great recipes. My grandson who is just 8. Going to have him to help me. Fun time with his nana. Thanks and a Merry Christmas

[@chocchip21me62]

I have a grandson that loves peppermint like me and hes going to love the grasshopper recipe. Oh no there goes my waistline, we'll be the only ones eating it lol. I think for Christmas we're allowed. Ty so much for sharing.

[@lauramiller7690]

In the store where you buy the wax Merkens for melting chocolate they usually have Tools that’s like a little round circle on a stick that drains better than a fork and has less mess

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Out if this world delicious 😊 thank you 😊❤ have a great day everybody 😘❤️🏵️🏵️❤️

[@laineywright2696]

I love the chocolate orange slices you can get at Christmas time. The last recipe might be nice done it an orange flavoring with color to match. The white chocolate and Oreo's would make them extra special.

[@aprileaves4227]

Love it thank U I have a lot of people to give candy to. You rock

[@susancranford6666]

It all looks 😋

[@kimravaughan3216]

Wonderful video! Thank you

[@WaterfallFW]

I think we had those first Christmas candies as a child. I’m saving this video.

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Great ideas!😊❤

[@nancycurtis488]

When you mix this together in the stock pot, spray your hands with non-stick spray so it is easier and a lot less sticky.

[@mydobie130]

I inherited my grandma's huge bowl she used. I still make her Texas nougat candy and my great grandmas fudge.

[@Nana39503]

I bet the grasshopper fudge would look awesome if you used Christmas Oreos 😉

[@treasureslayer3049]

We always make the base then divide it into several bowls then add various flavors to each one. That way we don’t have so many of one kind. For example some coconut, some nuts, some peanut butter, some maple flavor, some cherry, etc. These freeze so well.

[@ValerieHargett]

Now that is a great idea! I will definitely do that this Christmas for my family. 🥰❤️

[@CocoRio]

I just found your channel today, and this is my second video. Thank you so much for your easy recipes! Some of them are very unique! I also appreciate how clearly focused you keep your video instruction. ❤😊 You asked for candy coating dipping tips. I suggest dipping more pieces at one time with your grandmother's Christmas Candy recipe. You had a huge bowl of melted chocolate, which could've taken several chunks at once. Shape 5 or 6 chunks, then place them in chocolate, roll them around and place them one at a time on your drying sheet. You left your chocolate in the double boiler so more pieces wouldn't have cooled down your chocolate very much. Thank you again! Liked and subscribed 😊

[@kathybaker6798]

Yummy looking candies

[@amythompson6869]

lol when I first read your comment I misread it to says candles because of the wax comments.😂

[@MaryVelegol]

Can’t wait to try these recipes

[@ImMerelyMelissa]

A candy that I make that was passed down from my mom was peanut butter balls. I also use the Gulf Wax in my chocolate and it does make them shiny and pretty. I use toothpicks in my peanut butter balls to dip them into the chocolate. Once the chocolate hardens I take them all out. Note: I put a toothpick in each peanut butter ball, stick them in the fridge for about 30 minutes, take them out and dip, stick em back in the fridge and once that chocolate hardens I take all the toothpicks out.

[@AlanaKatzenburger]

Thank you for sharing your Christmas Candy recipes.. They look delicious. I can’t wait to try them this Christmas ‘2024

[@BereniceWhittington]

To remove condensed milk or any sticky product from a jar, can, or measuring cup. Boil some water. Don't open tins, jars or bottles, stand them in the hot water. Stand measuring tools in hot water. After 5 min dry, whatever product, open and use. Dry tools and scoop. The sticky stuff just flows easily. Plus, if using treacle, a warm bowl will allow it to combine so much easier.

[@willishackney5227]

Try using portion scoops for consistency of size in your candy balls

[@linahill7341]

With The Grinch being so popular again this year, the grasshopper fudge is perfect. It is beautiful and delicious I'm sure. Definitely one of the candies I'll be making soon. Thank you so much! Does anyone know if Half N Half can be substituted for heavy cream?

[@sherrydarnell7812]

Love your video and hope to make all at some time!

[@cherylb10]

Delicious

[@catherinemiller2351]

Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@deborahwalker422]

Looks yummy!!!

[@shanekline8554]

I love making the rolo pretzels with the pecan

[@sherryhenrichs1759]

Hey girl. I've always used a toothpick. Put the toothpick in whatever you're dipping and then place it on the wax paper.

[@angelamoore8107]

That’s my technique too. Easy peasy. 👍🏻

[@ShirleySlater-v7t]

Looks good

[@lucypo54]

Omg im going to make these, but going to do half recipes. Thanks for sharing

[@LuisVazquez-hx3bk]

Arroz con dulse, tembleque and majarete to celebrate the Three Wise Men.🤤

[@kathyrama4570]

Thank you for these candy recipes. I have been making pnut butter balls for over 40 years, but I have never heard if adding pecans. Thanx Val. Merry Christmas!!!!

[@christyharris4382]

Thank you.

[@Jport3]

Oh wow! That paraffin wax brought back a LOT of precious memories 🤗🥰💞 THANK YOU!! The peanut butter balls are different than what we make. We don't add graham cracker crumbs. I believe I may try your recipe next year. Everything looks delicious. Thank you for these awesome ideas!! 💞🙏🏼💞

[@lindamathews6575]

I don't know which to make first. ❤❤❤❤😊

[@sherrywhitby252]

The grasshopper fudge looks so good. I love the green 😊

[@amandacondra4842]

This CHRISTmas Candies Looks Delicious *

[@brendabingham1761]

Wow so yummy 😋 😊❤

[@Daniel-qi7xg]

I use fancy tooth picks, spear the candies and dip them in the chocolate then set aside. The toothpicks also allows people to eat the candies without having to touch them.

[@amyboice7841]

Love your videos!

[@beverly-j7f]

Yummy

[@tommieopell1009]

Freeze the peanut butter balls, or any other candy balls first then the toothpick works well.

[@sixs7151]

Instead of doing one at a time you put multiple balls in the chocolate you get yourself a slotted spoon and put it out on the wax paper which goes a lot faster

[@anneemmerich6745]

I just came across your channel. Ask is these treats look delicious and I can wait to try. I look forward to watching your other videos

[@tristensolock7620]

Yummy 😋. I love trying homemade candy. Thank you for sharing.

[@marshaparrish6340]

Cant wait to try these. First recipe reminds me of my Mamaws candy making. I have some experience with dipping in chocolate and a metal rack works excellent to put your dipped items on and can catch the excess on wax paper. Thanks so much

[@lauramorris3409]

I have never heard of using wax with melted chocolate. Also, the first recipe has so much sugar, I bet dark chocolate would take some of the sweetness away. Good ideas for gifts! And the peppermint fudge would be good with dark chocolate, or a mix of white and dark. Also grasshopper or girl scout cookies would be good too. I always take the cream out of my oreo's. I I dont like things super sweet. I cant even handle buttercream frosting. haha

[@darlene2421]

I love the quick and easy recipes…you had some great ideas I’m going to try…on pretzel rods i add mini m&ms or crush up candy cane,

[@snowshadow11]

Fun video! Thanks for sharing.

[@angelahall4056]

U can try using toothpicks 2 dip the candy. I definitely want 2 try the Xmas candy 🧡

[@michaeldunn7716]

More fantastic recipes, and I love your presentations. You are such a joy to watch, and I thank you for sharing with us! God bless you and your beautiful family. Merry Christmas. ❤❤❤

[@francesmorgan6397]

This sounds delicious

[@harborspringsgirl]

I’m new but my that looks yummy!

[@brendaredmond4678]

I have her cookbook too! I made this recipe as well.