Best 5 Christmas Crunch Candy Recipes

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Indulge in the festive cheer with Christmas Crunch Candy, a delectable treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. This irresistible candy boasts a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring a crisp, buttery toffee base generously coated in rich, creamy chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this crowd-pleasing candy that's perfect for gifting, party favors, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat. Discover the joy of homemade candy-making with our collection of Christmas Crunch Candy recipes, ranging from classic variations to creative twists that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

**Classic Christmas Crunch Candy:**
Immerse yourself in the traditional delight of this classic Christmas Crunch Candy recipe. The combination of buttery toffee, semisweet chocolate, and an array of colorful sprinkles creates a timeless treat that evokes nostalgic memories of holiday gatherings.

**Salted Caramel Christmas Crunch Candy:**
Experience a delightful twist on the classic with Salted Caramel Christmas Crunch Candy. The addition of sea salt to the rich caramel filling adds a touch of savory complexity, creating a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors.

**Peanut Butter Christmas Crunch Candy:**
Indulge in the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate with Peanut Butter Christmas Crunch Candy. Creamy peanut butter is swirled into the toffee base, adding a nutty richness that perfectly complements the semisweet chocolate coating.

**White Chocolate Christmas Crunch Candy:**
For those who prefer a sweeter, milder chocolate experience, White Chocolate Christmas Crunch Candy is the perfect choice. Smooth, creamy white chocolate envelops the toffee base, creating a luscious and decadent treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

**Dark Chocolate Christmas Crunch Candy:**
Embrace the intense, rich flavors of Dark Chocolate Christmas Crunch Candy. Crafted with high-quality dark chocolate, this variation offers a sophisticated and indulgent candy experience for those who appreciate the bold, bittersweet notes of dark chocolate.

Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible allure of Christmas Crunch Candy, a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its combination of crisp toffee, creamy chocolate, and festive sprinkles, this candy is guaranteed to spread joy and cheer wherever it goes.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH CANDY



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Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. -Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salted cashews
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter; cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage), brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water as needed., Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, cashews, baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Using a buttered metal spatula, spread mixture to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely; break into pieces., To Make Ahead: Store candy in an airtight container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH MIX



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Everyone goes crazy over this amazing candy coated cereal snack mix made festive with sprinkles, M&Ms and mini gingerbread man cookies. It's sure to be a huge holiday hit!

Provided by Maegan - The BakerMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups rice Chex cereal
3 cups frosted Cheerios
2 cups mini pretzels
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) package Candiquik vanilla candy coating or (20 ounce) package vanilla almond bark
1 (2.9 ounce) container holiday festive sprinkles
1 cup regular red and green M&M's
1 cup mini red and green M&M's
2 cups gingerman mini cookies (I find them at Target)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, Cheerios, pretzels and peanuts.
  • In a microwave safe bowl or the container the candy coating comes in, melt the candy coating according to package directions, usually 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Be sure not to over melt the candy coating as it will burn and become too thick to stir and coat the mix evenly.
  • Pour the melted candy coating over the ingredients in the large bowl and toss to coat with a large spoon. Ingredients should be evenly coated in the candy coating.
  • Spread the mixture out in an even layer on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle with the sprinkles and then the M&M's. Lay gingermen cookies evenly across mixture.
  • Allow mixture to cool completely. Break apart to serve. Store in an airtight container or baggie.

CHRISTMAS CANDY CRUNCH



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Quick and tasty treat that is perfect for gift giving.

Provided by Liz

Categories     Sweet Treats

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups Chex cereal, rice or corn is best
2 cups Pretzels, mini twists are best
1/2 cup Reese's Mini Peanut Butter Cups, more if you like
1 cup M&M's candy
4 blocks White Almond Bark or 1 cup White chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with Parchment Paper
  • Combine all ingredients except almond bark in a large bowl and toss
  • Place almond bark in a microwave safe bowl and heat 1 minute, stir. Continue heating in 10 second intervals and stir, until a few small pieces are left, then stir until completely smooth
  • Pour melted chocolate over mixture and stir well until coated
  • Spread mixture onto baking sheet and let set about 10 minutes
  • Break in pieces

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 208 grams sodium, Sugar 23 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH



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This recipe is a winner! I loved the sweet and salty combination in each handful. The salt of the pretzel and the salt lightly sprinkled on top are just perfect. This would be great for a holiday gift for your mail carrier, school crossing guard or to just munch on while cooking!

Provided by Christine Bronston

Categories     Candies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb white almond bark
1/2 c peanut butter
4 c broken pretzel pieces
1/2 c heath toffee pieces
small kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1. Melt almond bark in double boiler.
  • 2. Stir peanut butter into melted almond bark.
  • 3. Add pretzel pieces and mix until all pretzels are coated.
  • 4. Spread thin on a foil covered cookie sheet.
  • 5. Sprinkle with toffee bits and a very small amount of kosher salt use a spatula to smooth out.
  • 6. Put in fridge to harden for 15 to 20 minutes. Break into pieces and store in a container.

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH



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This is a great snack that can make a great quick Christmas gift.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
⅔ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Grease one 10x15 inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
  • Continue to cook, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter, vanilla and baking soda. Add cereal and cashews; pour into prepared pan and allow to cool. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 192.9 mg, Sugar 39.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for making the toffee to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
  • Cook the toffee mixture until it reaches the desired consistency, which is typically 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius) on a candy thermometer or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a hard ball.
  • Work quickly when adding the chocolate chips and nuts to the toffee mixture as it will start to harden quickly.
  • Use a sheet pan with sides to prevent the toffee from spreading too thin.
  • Allow the toffee to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.
  • Store the toffee in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Christmas Crunch Candy is an easy and delicious treat that is perfect for the holiday season. With its combination of sweet toffee, chocolate chips, and crunchy nuts, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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