26 Homemade Vegan Candy Recipes

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Fill your jars and gift boxes with these tasty vegan candy recipes. From Snickers bars to gummy bears, there is a toothsome recipe here you will love!

Few things are as nostalgic as candy for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Bring the candy shop home with these fun vegan recipes. 

Our list includes treats that will suit the holidays and are carefully selected for both kids and adults to enjoy.

You are never too old to embrace a soft pumpkin gummy candy or peppermint-coated white chocolate truffle; find your favorite treat here! 

Check out our Christmas cookies and bliss balls for more ideas.

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Vegan Candy Recipes

Chocolate-Covered Snickers Dates
You’re not you when you're hungry! These Snickers-inspired dates are an indulgent treat that will tickle your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth. Sticky Medjool dates are stuffed with peanut butter and toasted almonds and then covered in an ultra-rich chocolate coating – so delicious!
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6 Snickers Stuffed Dates on a plate
Vegan Caramel Slice
These caramel slices will become your new favorite treat. A vegan caramel center is sandwiched between layers of cookie bottom and chocolate ganache topping. An ooey-gooey decadence!
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five no-bake vegan caramel slices with chocolate and almond topping on a white table
Coconut Almond Bliss Balls
Pop an almond bliss ball into your mouth and savor the toothsome treat you can feel good about! A nutrient-packed candy that's easily made with a few quality ingredients. A quick roll in shredded coconut that resembles a dusting of snow brings home the holiday spirit.
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white table with a bowl filled with coconut shreds and homemade almond bliss balls
Candy Cookie Bars
Combine all your favorite candies in these decadent cookie bars. A combination of vegan chocolates, including chocolate-covered peanuts and chocolate sundrops, packs these cookie bars with tasty, colorful fun – great for Halloween!
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Healthy Candy Cookie Bars
Coconut Butter Cups with Chocolate-Almond Filling
Coconut cups with chocolate almond filling are a simple vegan candy that tastes like an almond joy! Emulsified coconut creates velvety cups that are easily filled with ultra-rich chocolate and almond filling. A candy that brings you joy!
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cococups
Vegan Bounty Balls
Bounty bliss balls will become your favorite copycat candy recipe! A joyous combination of toasted coconut, almonds, and chocolate combined into cute truffle-like treats that are outrageously addictive. Enjoy one, two, or three!
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small bowl with a handful of chocolate covered coconut bliss balls
Chocolate Peppermint Covered Graham Crackers
This gluten-free treat will be loved by all. Crushed candy canes and dark chocolate drizzle coat gluten-free graham crackers. An easy treat that takes only minutes to prepare, but will be a holiday favorite by all!
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Chocolate Peppermint Graham Crackers
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
A quick candy that's ready in minutes, these peanut butter stuffed dates are both sweet, salty, and deliciously sticky! The dates give a gorgeous caramel-like flavor that compliments the nut butter and dark chocolate perfectly – oh-so-good!
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round plate with half a dozen stuffed dates with peanut butter and chocolate
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
A favorite holiday treat with a wonderful vegan spin! This dark chocolate peppermint bark makes for a tasty candy or a great gift to spread holiday cheer. Layers of dark chocolate and vegan peppermint white chocolate are decorated with crushed candy cane – tastes like Christmas!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Chocolate Amaretto Truffles
Boozy truffles are perfect for an adult-inspired treat. Flavored with amaretto (or your favorite alcohol of choice), these ultra-rich chocolate truffles bring the party and get the festivities started! One bite, and you’ll be dancing all the way around the Christmas tree!
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dairy free chocolate truffles
Cinnamon Swirl Apple Cider Marshmallows
Try something new! Cinnamon swirl vegan apple cider marshmallows are an innovative fall recipe. A heartwarming swirl of cinnamon flavors each sweet marshmallow with the perfect level of spice!
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cinnamon apple cider marshmallows
Vegan Chocolate Turtles
Chocolate turtles are a cute candy that is great to enjoy for any holiday! A fun, interactive treat that combines simple ingredients to make a wholesome candy. A wonderful treat to wrap up and gift to loved ones.
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vegan turtles plate
Pumpkin Spice Truffle Bars
Satisfy your pumpkin spice craving with these decadent truffle bars. Fluffy pumpkin filling is coated with a hard chocolate shell. A candy that's ideal for celebrating Halloween or Thanksgiving!
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Pumpkin Spice Truffle Bars
Poison Toffee Apples for Halloween
The ultimate toffee-covered apples! These black poison Halloween apples will bring the ghosts and ghouls to the party. A perfect centerpiece to your candy table that everyone will talk about.
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Poison candy apples
Bloody Cups for Halloween
These bloody cups are made from only three ingredients! Raspberries, rice syrup, and chocolate chips are all that are required to make these Halloween-inspired candy treats! Simple yet so delicious.
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bloody cups for halloween
Vegan Halloween Cookies
Spooky and tasty, these Halloween-inspired cookies will put a smile on your face. These tempting cookings are a crowd-favorite and perfect for parties and themed celebrations!
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Vegan Halloween Cookies
Vegan Toffee
Indulge your senses with this toffee candy bar that's totally over the top! Both sweet and salty, this treat is perfect for the holiday season. Impress your non-vegan friends with its buttery richness and fantastic crunch!
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Vegan Toffee
Vegan Peppermint Patties
A copy-cat recipe of the beloved York Peppermint Patties, these vegan candies are to live for! Enhanced with a splash of vegan Baileys, this slightly boozy patty will win the heart of everyone who tries!
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peppermint patties
Vegan Candy Cane White Chocolate Truffles
Calling all white chocolate lovers, these candy cane truffles are for you! A rich, moist center made from cocoa butter and coconut butter is coated in a hard shell of chocolate and dusted with crushed peppermint candy canes. These truffles are the ideal combination of taste and texture – so good!
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vegan white chocolate candy cane truffles
Vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s will always be a crowd favorite. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a timeless marriage. This copycat recipe produces the same candy treat we know and love while remaining completely vegan – the very best!
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vegan reeses peanut butter cups
Pumpkin Vegan Snickers Bars
Combine your favorite flavors for one super-candy bar that will outshine all others this fall. This pumpkin Snickers bar is out of this world delicious. A combination of Snickers’ flavor with an added gooey pumpkin filling – Happy Halloween!
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vegan snickers
Candied Pumpkin
Try something different with this Turkish-inspired candy. Traditional jellies made from pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves are a fun, jiggly treat that tastes like the best of fall in every nibble!
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candied pumpkin turkish
Candy Popcorn
Fill your evenings around the fire with a handful of candied popcorn. A simple preparation of maple syrup, cinnamon, and cane sugar covers each fluffy piece of popcorn with the right amount of sweet and sweet crackly coating!
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Easy Vegan Popcorn Seasoning
Vegan Candy Cane Cookies
Vegan candy cane cookies are a fun treat to add to your holiday-inspired kitchen. A lovely twisted cookie that tastes just like candy canes will fill your home with nostalgia.
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healthy candy cane cookies
3-Ingredient Vegan Gummy Bears
Step aside conventional gummies, these plant-based gummy bears are moving in! Made with only three ingredients, this fruit snack is both wholesome and tasty. Easily customizable, this treat can be made in a variety of flavors – so good!
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vegan gummy bears
Frankenstein Brown Rice Krispie Treats
If there was a costume contest for best rice krispies, these Frankenstein brown rice krispie treats would win every time! Both playful and tasty, this festive treat is a must-try – adult and kid-approved!
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

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26 Homemade Vegan Candy Recipes

by Alena Schowalter
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Fill your jars and gift boxes with these tasty vegan candy recipes. From Snickers bars to gummy bears, there is a toothsome recipe here you will love! Perfect for kids, Halloween, Christmas, and any other special occasion.
Serves 30 pieces

Ingredients

Vegan Gingerbread Caramels

  • 1 cup coconut cream from a can
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup vegan butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later. Grease it lightly with coconut oil or vegan butter.
  • Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the coconut cream, sugar, molasses, and vegan butter. Stir until well combined and the solid components have melted.
  • Bring the caramel mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Next, add the ground spices, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine, then pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Allow it to cool at room temperature for an hour, then transfer it to the fridge to let it set completely. This usually takes around 2 more hours. You can also do this overnight!
  • Once the mixture has set, lift the caramel out of the baking pan by grabbing the parchment paper overhang.
  • Cut the caramel into small squares using a sharp knife. Dust them all with powdered sugar to prevent sticking!
  • Enjoy the caramels immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • These vegan caramels make for a great food gift idea!
  • You can omit ginger, cloves, and cinnamon for a more straightforward caramel flavor.
  • Find 20+ more vegan candy recipes in the article above!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Nutrition Facts
26 Homemade Vegan Candy Recipes
Serving Size
 
1 caramel
Amount per Serving
Calories
89
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
27
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Hi, I'm Alena Schowalter — a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with my husband, I founded nutriciously in 2015 and have been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages toward a healthy plant-based diet. I enjoy discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature, and creating new recipes. Read more about us here.

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