When the holiday season arrives some love the smell of Christmas cookies in the oven, or the red and white glimmer of candy canes, but others want something more when it comes to Christmas candy. Those shopping for someone who celebrates this time of the year with sweet treats like peppermint bark or chocolate truffles, this guide is for you! Welcome to our Candy Gifts for Christmas Guide!
Buddy the Elf once said, “We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” , and while we love all of those treats (maybe not candy corn) this guide is to help you find the perfect gift that doesn’t scream “I grabbed this gift box off a grocery store shelf”. Let’s begin!
Christmas Candy Gift Baskets and Boxes
These gift baskets and boxes are the perfect place to begin simply because they can be the gift that signals the best time of year has arrived! What makes them great? Well, they have to be unique, they have to contain a wealth of holiday spirit, and they have to have a sweet touch for a sweet tooth of course!
The Custom Gift Basket Made Easy
This gift basket is one of our favorite holiday gifts as it is almost fully customizable. Ranging from a small basket that costs under $50, to the executive that pushes $200, there are plenty of options to choose from. We prefer the 33-piece premium basket that is chocked full of gourmet treats! You can even customize your bow and cello paper (we love the Winter Flurry cello) which helps to personalize things while in the middle of the holiday rush!
Be A Kid Again Box
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Nothing will be more nostalgic to your recipient’s taste buds than this snack box from Sweetside Candy Co. Packed with fun treats like Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, and Fun Dip, this is like jumping into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory and staying the night in the fruit room! No snozberries are included here, but there are a variety of flavors and candies that will have everyone thinking they are in the right place.
The Classy Basket
If you are looking for something with a bit less child and a bit more for corporate gifts then look no further than this basket from Broadway Basketeers. While the sweet offerings lean more towards milk toffees, hazelnut filled puff pastries, and honey bee sweets, it extends its spectrum to salted caramel pretzels and creme brulee trail mix. While this isn’t just candy, it is just what a sweet tooth needs.
The Wildcard
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a good biscotti, especially with a nice espresso or latte. That’s why I love this fine biscotti gift box from Barnett’s. It includes 12 options in each box ranging from peppermint to dried cranberries. If you are looking for unique Christmas chocolate gifts then this is it!
Chocolate Santas for Christmas Candy Lovers
Milk chocolate Santas are a staple in our household, especially when we are looking for stocking fillers that aren’t socks, random knick-knacks, or the always dreaded toiletries. In our opinion there is no better way to fill a stocking then with delicious treats like these! If you have chocolate lovers in your family, this is a must-have item.
The Classic
This chocolate Santa is great because it is simple. No fluff, no surprises, just Philadelphia Candies producing their high-quality chocolates. These holiday chocolates come in an 11oz or 16oz size and are delivered in a cute red burlap bag. We love the classic look and the fact that it is being made by a company that has been producing chocolate for well over 100 years.
Get Interactive
From one storied candy company to another, this is a bit more of a bulk Christmas candy order. Delivered in a pack of 12, Hershey’s Build-A-Santa Milk Chocolate Candy is a special treat that can be broken apart and arranged however you want. The real fun with these begins when cookie dough is added.
Santa with a Crunch
If the thought of a classic milk chocolate Santa doesn’t do it for you then here’s one with a twist. These Santas are filled with rice krispies and give a nice crunch to the chocolate that coats them. Sold in a 3-pack these are a fun addition and the perfect treat for anyone that marches to a different drum!
Other Chocolate Christmas Candy We Love!
See's Candies
Anyone who knows chocolates understands that See’s gift boxes are the real deal. A classic take on holiday chocolate gits, these boxes have candy that range from white chocolate, sea salt, crunchy nuts and English toffee. This may look basic, but basic done well is something that is never underappreciated.
Get Organic
Looking for something more natural? Then we would suggest the Unknown Experience and their variety of chocolate candy boxes. These beautifully printed boxes are “experience” based and range from Aromatic to Wild to Intense! This dark chocolate box can help complete your holiday shopping list for that friend who cares deeply about sustainability.
Hot Chocolate Fun
When snow is falling there is no better way to spend an evening then curled up on the couch with a nice cup of hot chocolate. Ghirardelli double hot cocoa mix is one of my favorite instant mixes, rich and tasty, but this bundle really gets fun when you add in Taboom’s candy cane spoons. A fun variation on an old tradition, this also adds a bit of peppermint to the drink and leaves you feeling the holiday spirit!
The Best Candy Gifts for Christmas
Whether you are buying Christmas gifts for the chocolate lovers in your life, those who just enjoy a delicious treat, or someone at work, we hope that this guide has provided you with an awesome recommendation they will enjoy. We love a classic chocolate Santa but maybe you want something with more variety like the gift boxes listed above. Either way, let us know and be sure to take a picture and show us on our Instagram or Facebook community page!
