Christmas Candies My Southern Grandmother Made – 7 Ingredients or Less

Discover 6 classic Southern Christmas candy recipes my grandmother made every year – all with 7 ingredients or fewer. Heirloom favorites include Grandmama’s Toffee, Easy Chocolate Fudge, Peanut Brittle, Divinity, Date Nut Roll, and creamy Southern Pralines. These old-fashioned, easy homemade Christmas candies have been family traditions for generations and are perfect for holiday gifting, candy trays, and cookie exchanges. Simple, nostalgic treats that taste just like Grandma used to make.

Nothing says Christmas in the South like a platter or tin full of homemade candy sitting on the counter. These aren’t just any candies—these are the exact heirloom recipes my Southern grandmother made every December, the same ones her mother taught her, and the ones I still make with my own family today. Passed down for generations, they’ve been on our family’s holiday table for as long as anyone can remember. Every single one uses 7 ingredients or fewer, yet they taste like pure holiday magic.

If you’re searching for easy homemade Christmas candy, old-fashioned Southern Christmas treats that actually taste like Grandma used to make, or simple candies perfect for gifting and neighbor tins, this collection is pure gold. These are the timeless classics our family has cherished for decades—all linked straight from Add a Pinch so you can keep the tradition going in your own kitchen.

Toffee Recipe

4.87 from 15 votes

This easy homemade Toffee is rich, buttery, and delicious! Made with only four simple ingredients, this easy recipe makes the best toffee! A favorite candy to make in minutes for nibbling and sharing!

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Easy Fudge Recipe

4.75 from 4 votes

This Easy Fudge Recipe makes such rich, smooth chocolate fudge! Simple to make on the stove or in the microwave with four ingredients, and make several varieties with my list of optional ingredients!

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Peanut Brittle Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Peanut Brittle is a delicious, old-fashioned, buttery and crunchy candy made with simple ingredients and peanuts. This heirloom peanut brittle recipe has been handed down through the generations and is always a favorite!

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Divinity Recipe

4.90 from 29 votes

Divinity candy is a delicious homemade confection! This heirloom Divinity recipe is a family holiday tradition and always a special favorite!

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Grandmother’s Date Nut Roll Recipe

4.92 from 24 votes

Date Nut Roll Candy is a traditional, Southern candy served during the holidays. This recipe is easy to follow and a family-favorite!

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Southern Praline Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Southern pralines are a classic treat. This delicious praline recipe is a family-favorite.

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These six heirloom Christmas candies are the heart of every Southern holiday dessert table in my family. They’re simple enough for beginners, impressive enough for gifting, and guaranteed to bring back memories—or start beautiful new ones.

Which one will you make first? Drop a comment below and let me know—I always love hearing which recipe becomes your family’s new favorite!

Happy candy-making and Merry Christmas, y’all! 🎄
Robyn