Homemade candies are the perfect way to sweeten up the holiday season and spread some cheer! They make for a wonderful edible gift — or addition to your cookie plate. From homemade truffles and fudge for chocolate lovers to gooey caramels and fruity candies that will satisfy any sweet tooth, there’s something here for everyone.

We can’t resist these gumdrop-dotted nougats. They’re chewy, fruity, nutty and crunchy — all in one. The ultimate sweet-and-salty holiday treat!

Know someone on Santa's naughty list? Give them this crunchy cocoa-flavored candy. It's sweeter than it looks and fun to make as you break it into odd-shaped pieces.

Marzipan (or maçapão) was introduced to India by Portuguese colonizers who settled in Goa. What makes the Goan version special is the use of cashew nuts, which are grown locally and less expensive than the traditional almonds. The cashew marzipan is delicately flavored with rose water and just a hint of almond extract. It can be used in many ways and during the holidays, like Christmas, New Years and Easter, the marzipan is tinted and pressed into molds to make these fun and colorful little treats.

Ina says, "There really is nothing like homemade candy. Making candy sounds complicated, but for this White Chocolate Toffee you don’t even need a candy thermometer. You just make a caramel, pour it into a cake pan, melt some white chocolate to pour on top, then sprinkle it with all kinds of crunchy, salty and sweet dried fruits and nuts. The hardest part of the process is waiting the two hours for the toffee to harden before you break it into shards and eat it!"

Who doesn't love a confection inspired by nature? In this case, it's a peanut butter truffle dipped in chocolate, which resembles the nut from Ohio's state tree, the buckeye — a classic all year round but especially during the holidays.

If you’re worried you’re not ready for homemade candy, this is the recipe for you. Ree uses 4 simple ingredients (pretzels, pecans, caramel candy cubes and chocolate) to create a sweet-and-salty treat that’s just as good (if not better!) than anything you can buy in a box at the store.

Have a canister of peanuts sitting in the pantry? You’re well on your way to making this classic, sweet-and-salty holiday treat from scratch.

We love using a combination of crunchy chopped pistachios and candied orange peels as a topping for these chocolate coins, but you can customize the easy treats with any toppings you like. Just about any dried fruit, nuts or even holiday sprinkles will do the trick!

Give Santa an upgrade this year! Trisha’s indulgent fudge combines the milk and cookies into one, delicious, bite-size treat.

Ree’s festive candy is surprisingly easy to make! The recipe calls for just 6 ingredients, one of which is colorful gummy candies to give the finished treat it’s fun look.

If you love Twix, you’ve got to add these treats to your holiday lineup. This recipe cracks the code on tender biscuits topped with gooey caramel. Making them at home really takes this beloved treat to the next, delicious level.

White chocolate and peppermint make the perfect pair — so why not add candy canes to a batch of creamy, white chocolate fudge?

This crunchy, nutty, marshmallow treat is assembled in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and then cut into its rectangular candy bar shape. Once cut, simply dip in melted chocolate and place in the fridge to cool and set.

Eggnog truffles make a great holiday or hostess gift. Package the truffles in a decorative tin between wax paper to prevent sticking.

What makes this fudge Christmas-worthy? The toasted walnuts scattered throughout each piece lend a nostalgic feel, just like the candy grandma used to make.

"I’m dreaming of a white Christmas..." and Ina’s festive white chocolate bar!. She keeps the flavors balanced with salty pistachios and sweet dried cranberries and apricots.

Peanut butter and chocolate are a perfect pairing — and these sweet and salty peanut butter balls covered in bittersweet chocolate are sure to satisfy your craving. Make sure the balls are chilled and firm before rolling them in the chocolate. It will ensure they don't fall apart. And, it helps the chocolate set faster.

This easy-to-assemble fudge is loaded with white chocolate and marshmallow. Red sprinkles provide some holiday color for these giftable sweet treats—but you could easily change them up and make this fudge anytime of the year.

Be sure to whip up extra homemade caramels because they make the perfect gift. Packaged in a holiday tin, your friends and family will love receiving their very own batch!

These easy-to-make meringue pops have a crunchy bite with a soft, chewy middle. The confectioners' sugar gives them a satiny sheen, while the mild peppermint flavor makes them the perfect shimmery treat to pass out at holiday parties.

You only need 6 ingredients to make this sweet and crunchy treat — and we bet they’re all in your kitchen right now!

Chocolate truffles are spiked with bourbon and then rolled in chopped pecans for a holiday treat everyone will enjoy.

Recreate Frosty the Snowman’s top hat — for your holiday dessert spread! These ones are filled with their own kind of magic: marshmallow and chocolatey goodness!

Sweet-tart pomegranate juice is the perfect way to perk up homemade lollipops. Plus, you can serve them after your holiday dinner as a no-plates-or-utensils-needed dessert!

These melt-in-your-mouth candies may be sinfully decadent, but they’re so delicious they’re sure to earn you a spot on the nice list!

Add almond butter and almond extract to the chocolate ganache and then coat the finished truffle with crushed amaretti cookies.