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CANDY CRUSH: 77 LUSCIOUS HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CANDY RECIPES TO MAKE AND GIFT

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DELICIOUS GIFT IDEAS: 77 BEST RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES

If you are looking for easy-to-make, delicious-to-eat DIY gift ideas, choose one or more from this list of 77 homemade chocolate candy recipes. Whether you’re making a batch to give to friends and family for Christmas or a birthday gift for someone special, these chocolatey treats will go down well.

There are so many great homemade chocolate recipes to choose from that I’ve done the noble thing and hunted down the best, easiest-to-make, most delicious recipes for you.

So, what have I included in this roundup? Well, chocolate truffles are eternally popular, so I’ve included no less than 22 different truffle recipes, some with alcohol, some simple and perfect for kids to make. The roundup has vegan and gluten-free truffle recipes and even a paleo truffle recipe. 

Bark is another favourite sweet treat at Christmas, so I’ve included several recipes, including a recipe with Oreos, a more classic peppermint recipe and a dark chocolate and pistachio recipe. 

There are also plenty of recipes for chocolate caramels, chocolate fudge and a smattering of more unusual recipes for homemade chocolates that will have you standing out from the crowd.

Tip for UK readers: I use the Food App to convert ingredient amounts to UK metrics. You can save recipes to it from URLs and also from Pinterest pins.

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPES

Chocolate truffles are one of the most decadent kinds of chocolate, here's a selection of delicious chocolate truffles recipes.

CHOCOLATE COVERED HONEYCOMB RECIPES

Delicious homemade honeycomb covered in chocolate. These recipes are simply divine.

ASSORTED CHOCOLATE CANDY RECIPES THAT I JUST REALLY LOVE!

A selection of chocolate candy recipes that don't seem to fit into a category on this list, but I really love them.

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS AND MELTS

Hot chocolate bombs and melts are hugely popular at the moment. Here are some lovely recipes.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE RECIPES

Chocolate AND fudge?! It's the ultimate sweet-treat combination.

HOMEMADE FUDGE RECIPES

Fudge is such a Christmas thing and it makes the most mouthwatering DIY candy gifts to give.

HOMEMADE CARAMELS RECIPES

Caremels are just so melt in the mouth delicious, they make really lovely DIY gifts for giftwrapping and giving during the holiday season.

HOMEMADE TOFFEE WITH CHOCOLATE RECIPES

Toffee is the harder but equally delicious cousin of caramel and fudge. Try out these recipes to use as ideas for Christmas candy gifts.

PEPPERMINT AND CHOCOLATE RECIPES

I simply adore peppermint candy, it's one of the kinds of candy I always turn to when I'm looking for ideas for Christmas candy gifts that I can make for the holiday season.

HOW TO PACKAGE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES TO GIVE AS GIFTS

Once you’ve made your homemade chocolates, you’ll want to make sure that you package them up so that they look beautiful and ready to gift to friends and family.

Here are some ideas on how you can make sure your homemade chocolates look as good as if you’d bought them from a high-end chocolatier!

1. CELLOPHANE BAG TIED WITH RIBBON OR FANCY STRING

Pop a batch of chocolates into a clear cellophane bag and tie them up with a chic length of ribbon or fancy string. This method is nice and budget-friendly but still packs a wow punch.

Alternatively, you could use a twist tie, but they don’t look nearly as fabulous.

2. CELLOPHANE CONE

Cellophane cones are a European take on more regular-shaped cellophane bags. They make cute gifts for kids.

3. GIFT BOX

You can gift boxes specifically for chocolates. Some come with little sections for individual chocolates, and some allow you to layer the chocolates between paper. Tie the box with a fancy ribbon for a really festive flourish.

4. GLASS JAR

Filling a Mason Jar or Kilner Jar is a wonderful way to present homemade chocolates. You can write a message on the jar or add a little gift tag with a cute message. I love that the jar can then be used by the recipient for storage or for future gifting – very eco-friendly.

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