Last updated 3 days ago ago | Originally Published: November 12, 2025
Every year at about this time, I put together a list of the best 25 Christmas candies here at Candy Retailer. However, with over 450 products in this forever-growing category of ours, narrowing it down is always a challenge, since there are so many great options to choose from. I just pick the ones I like the most to share with you.
Nevertheless, my intentions aren’t to say that these are the best, even though they’re the best in my opinion, but to spark interest and curiosity! The truth is, we have so many products, and they’re all great, but listing them all in one article would be impossible! Therefore, I invite you to check out our Christmas Candy category yourself to see what we have in store for you this year; you never know what you’ll find here in our candy store!
As I briefly mentioned before, we publish a top 25 list of the best Christmas candies based on my favorite picks. You can either like or dislike, but the plan is for you to view all our holiday candy because we think you’ll love it just as much as we do! Here at Candy Retailer, we love Christmas; it’s everyone’s favorite time of the year, as it represents a time for sharing and caring! ‘Tis the season!
On that note, I selected a variety of limited-edition Christmas candies this year! Below, you’ll discover a little something for everyone, including stocking stuffers, collector’s tins, nostalgic hard candies, luxury chocolates, candy canes, nonpareils, novelty candy, and much more! So, as we quickly approach December 25th, here are my top 25 picks, from me to you!
1. Merci Milk Chocolate Ornaments
A seasonal favorite of mine, these foil-wrapped Merci Milk Chocolate Ornaments are rich and creamy, perfect for the holiday season. These candies feature rich European-style milk chocolate from Storck with a unique, one-of-a-kind flavor and silky texture. This 8.8oz box is an excellent size for gifting or stocking candy jars. I like these premium candies because they bring a simple quality to Christmas gatherings, and I think you’ll like them just as much!
2. A Christmas Story Don’t Fudge It Up Sour Cherry Soap Shaped Candy
This candy makes me laugh every time I see it. Inspired by A Christmas Story, Boston America’s collectible tins are packed with sour cherry hard candies molded like little pink soap bars. The reference to Ralphie’s soap scene is spot-on, making it a funny stocking stuffer or novelty candy gift. These limited-edition collector’s tins will only be available for a short time, so once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Get yours today at Candy Retailer while supplies last.
3. Haribo Holiday Sweet and Sour Reindeer
These Haribo Sweet and Sour Reindeer gummies are the perfect Christmas candies. Each reindeer shape comes in sweet and sour fruit flavors, such as sour lemon, sour strawberry, sour orange, sweet apple, sweet cherry, and sweet blueberry! These 10oz bags are generous enough for sharing, making them perfect for this time of year! As with all candies on this list, they’ll only be available for a limited time, so get yours while you can!
4. Alberts Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cocoa Ball
Few things beat a cozy drink on a cold day, which is why I love these Albert’s Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Cocoa Balls. Drop it into hot milk and it melts into a creamy cocoa with a touch of caramel and a surprise of mini marshmallows. I actually love these all winter long, but there’s nothing better than a chocolate cocoa ball on Christmas morning, or even the night before! We carry several options here at Candy Retailer, so you have plenty to choose from.
5. Lindor Holiday Assorted Traditions Gift Box
This Lindor Holiday Assorted Traditions Gift Box is a Christmas must-have, featuring milk, dark, and white chocolate truffles, each with the signature smooth center for which Lindor is famous. The holiday packaging makes it perfect for gifting, though I usually keep a box for myself, as the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor are just too good to pass up or give away! You can now pick up a box here at Candy Retailer, but don’t wait too long; these sell out fast.
6. Candy Retailer Christmas Cut Rock Hard Candy
This old-fashioned Christmas Cut Rock Hard Candy from Candy Retailer instantly reminds me of traditional holiday candy dishes only found at grandma’s house! I selected this one, as I do every year, for its nostalgic appeal and all the sweet memories I have with this particular candy, as I’m sure you do, too! If you know, you know! You can find these here at Candy Retailer in a 2lb resealable jar, giving you plenty enough to get you through December!
7. Brach’s Holiday Candy
Brach’s is a brand that never fails during the holidays, and their seasonal candy lineup is a must on my list. From peppermint nougats and classic candy canes to soft peppermint bits and cinnamon chews, there’s something for every taste. These candies feel like Christmas tradition itself. I love that Brach’s keeps the same classic recipes that so many of us grew up with, which makes their holiday assortment a permanent part of my seasonal candy lineup.
8. Christmas Chocolate Oreo Snowballs
These Chocolate Oreo Snowballs are already turning out to be a big hit this year, which is why I couldn’t leave them off my list. This 4-count box is perfect for gifting or snacking while wrapping presents. However, it’s the chocolate shell with cream filling and Oreo pieces that I think everyone loves most, including me! To try them out for yourself, pick up a box today and go all in, but don’t wait too long; they’ll only be available for a short time!
9. Primrose Candy Baby Ribbon Christmas Hard Candy
Primrose Candy Baby Ribbon Christmas mix is one of those candies that instantly brings back childhood memories. These colorful ribbons come in fruity flavors and look beautiful in any candy jar. This 11oz bag offers the perfect amount to share or gift, and is available here at Candy Retailer for a limited time only. Like most Americans, I’m a huge fan of nostalgic Christmas candy, so I pick these to feature my list every year! Wouldn’t you?
10. Trolli Abominable Snowmen
Trolli Holiday Abominable Snowmen are one of my favorite Christmas candies. Then again, I love this brand, so it was an easy pick for me! These originally came out last November, but they were such a big hit that Trolli had no choice but to bring them back! As for flavors, these gummies come in three combinations, including strawberry-lime, mango-passion fruit, and blue raspberry-guava! Pick up a bag today and see why they’re such a big hit.
11. Dove Christmas Peanut Butter Reindeer
Dove Peanut Butter Reindeer are another big hit this time of the year! These candies feature a creamy peanut butter center wrapped in rich milk chocolate, making them one of my favorite Christmas candies this year! I don’t know about you guys, but if these are all that I find in my stocking, I’ll be more than happy! In my opinion, they’re a lot like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but with a more luxurious taste that only Dove can make!
12. Candy Retailer Holiday Cookie Bites Snickerdoodle
These Holiday Cookie Bites Snickerdoodles are among my personal favorites, featuring a sweet, home-baked flavor! These candies include a crunchy cookie center coated in a creamy layer with a signature cinnamon-sugar flavor that makes them highly addictive! This 1lb resealable jar is perfect for sharing, baking, or snacking while watching Christmas movies. This is my first year trying them, and I couldn’t wait to share them with you, so here they are!
13. PEZ Christmas Ornaments
PEZ Christmas Ornaments are nostalgic favorites that make everyone smile. The designs include Santa, snowmen, and elves, each doubling as both candy dispensers and collectible decorations. They also come with classic PEZ candies in holiday packaging, perfect for hanging on the tree or gifting. We also carry bulk PEZ candies and themed dispensers, so if you and your family love PEZ candy as much as we do, then I highly recommend these!
14. Tootsie Roll Peppermint Pops
I’m not sure when Tootsie Roll Peppermint Pops came out, but I just discovered them this year and couldn’t wait to share them with you! As expected, these pops have a cool peppermint shell with a chewy Tootsie Roll chocolate center, combining two iconic flavors. The red and white swirls look great in a candy dish, and these 9.6oz bags are just the right size for family gatherings. However, they’re only here for a short time, so get yours today before it’s too late!
15. Hammonds Christmas Classic Mix Hard Candy Tin
Hammond’s Christmas Classic Mix is a true holiday centerpiece. The decorative 16oz tin is filled with traditional hard candies like ribbon pieces, peppermint straws, and fruit-flavored art candy. Each piece is handmade with bright colors and nostalgic designs that remind me of vintage Christmas candy. I like this mix because it’s visually beautiful and full of nostalgic candy, keeping old-fashioned candy traditions alive every year.
16. Buddy The Elf Pass The Syrup Maple Candy Tin
This Buddy Elf Pass the Syrup Maple Candy tin is pure fun. Inspired by the Elf movie, it’s filled with maple-flavored candies that fit Buddy’s sweet-tooth personality perfectly. These 1.5oz collectible tins make it a great stocking stuffer or desk treat. I picked this one because it’s nostalgic and delicious, capturing a bit of humor and flavor in one. Unfortunately, they’re only available for the holidays, so you don’t want to sleep on these; they sell fast. We also carry 18-count cases.
17. Charms Christmas Blow Pop Minis
Charms Christmas Mini Blow Pops are one of my favorite picks on this list, featuring classic Blow Pop flavors and bubble gum without the stick! The Christmas pouch features bright red and green pieces in flavors like cherry and sour apple. I actually had a bag of these for the first time the other day and smashed them all. Sadly, these won’t be around for long, not this flavor combo anyway, so you’ll want to try them before they’re outta here!
18. Albanese Christmas Gummies
Albanese Christmas Gummies are soft, chewy, and addictive; I look for them every year! This limited-edition mix features snowmen and tree shapes in bright red and green, with juicy flavors like wild cherry and green apple. The texture is softer than most gummies, which makes them especially enjoyable, as expected. As for the holiday designs, they’re only around through December, so get yours today while supplies last.
19. Peeps Marshmallow Holiday Candy
Peeps Marshmallow Holiday Candy comes in shapes like Christmas trees, stockings, and snowmen. The soft, sugary coating gives each piece a sparkle that catches your eye the moment you see it! As for the texture, it’s light, fluffy, and unmistakably Peeps. I’ve been a fan of this candy brand for as long as I can remember, especially during the holidays, so there was no way I could leave Peeps off this list of the best Christmas candy.
20. Reppert’s Christmas Nonpareils
Reppert’s Christmas Nonpareils are solid milk or dark chocolate discs covered with small red, white, and green sugar sprinkles. The chocolate base and crunchy topping make a simple combination that makes them a big hit during the holidays. You can always find them here at Candy Retailer in a 1lb resealable jar, but with Christmas sprinkles, well, those only come around once a year, so stock up today while supplies last.
21. Andes Holiday Christmas Candy
Andes Holiday Christmas Candy is another must-have seasonal treat. These Peppermint Crunch thins combine three layers of creamy white and red peppermint chocolate with tiny candy bits for a refreshing taste and texture. Each piece is individually wrapped in red, white, and green Christmas colors, perfect for candy bowls, jars, gift bags, and after-dinner refreshments. Order yours today at Candy Retailer or wait until they return again next year!
22. Reindeer Snot Sour Green Apple Slime
Reindeer Snot Sour Green Apple Slime is one of the most entertaining candies I’ve ever come across. This Boston America novelty candy features edible green apple slime with a sweet-sour taste, with a spoon tucked inside the lid. It’s meant to be funny, but it actually tastes great, and the kids get really excited about it, making it the perfect stocking stuffer, gag candy that delivers authentic flavor and fun every year at about this time!
23. Santa’s Village Christmas Candy
Santa’s Village Christmas Candy features bright colors and classic fruit flavors for the season. From Gummy Reindeer to chocolate-covered “Muddy Reindeer,” these candies combine chewy and chocolatey textures like no other. I like this one because it captures that small-town Christmas candy charm, tastes wonderful, and reminds me of something you’d find at an old-fashioned holiday market. It’s a fun mix of novelty and nostalgia.
24. Zachary Christmas Drizzled Yogurt Pretzels
Zachary Christmas Drizzled Yogurt Pretzels aren’t your traditional candy, but Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them, so I included them on my list. These mini pretzels are coated in a smooth yogurt layer and finished with red and green drizzle for a holiday look. They come in a 1lb resealable jar, making them perfect for snacking or sharing. So, if you love sweet and salty snacks as much as I do, these were definitely made with you in mind.
25. Dots Christmas Candy
Christmas DOTS are a fruity tradition that consistently earns a spot on my list. These gumdrops come in red and green colors with flavors like cherry, lime, and sometimes licorice. The chewy texture and bright flavors are simple, fun, familiar, and full of old-school candy charm. They’re also peanut and gluten-free, making them great for almost everyone. We sell them in the traditional theater candy boxes, so they’re the perfect size for a stocking stuffer! Order today.
The Best Christmas Candy Lives at Candy Retailer
To conclude this list of the best Christmas candy here at Candy Retailer, I’d like to share a special promo code with you! Once you find all the candies you want for the holidays, use the code CANDY10 at checkout and enjoy a huge 10% OFF discount on your entire order! We’ll be adding new candies all throughout November and December, so there’ll be plenty to go around. We ship nationwide in the USA and accept all forms of payment online, by phone, or in person at Candy Retailer in Newport, Kentucky. Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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