The holiday season is a joyous time for many reasons. Amazing and delicious treats are just one of them. The holidays are often a chaotic and stressful period, however. That’s why it’s often difficult for people to actually get the chance to sample too many festive goodies. If you want to be able to sample delectable holiday treats without ruining your holiday productivity, it can be a good idea to give them to other people as wonderful and thoughtful gifts. Consider putting together a box that consists of a fantastic array of gourmet caramels and chocolates. If you want your box to be particularly impressive, try to make homemade caramels and chocolates. Homemade candy boxes are tough to beat.

You should begin the process by preparing your actual boxes. Used candy boxes can work like a charm. If you want your boxes to be particularly attractive, you can cover them in elegant and cheerful wrapping. You don’t necessarily have to go for used boxes, either. Many craft supplies stores sell compact boxes that are designed to hold candies.

Once you have your boxes all set up, you’re 100 percent ready to begin the fun part. That’s preparing all of your appetizing delights. Pecan caramels make wonderful additions to holiday treat boxes. People love noshing on pecan caramels. The best part is that they’re a total cinch to make! You need ingredients such as white sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, light corn syrup and salted butter. If you have a sizable microwave oven on hand, you’re in business, too.

Candied orange peels make yet another wondrous addition to holiday treat boxes. If you want to spice up your treat box with something a little different, candied orange peels can go a long way. They’re also a piece of cake to make, no pun intended. You just need water, sugar and a pair of oranges.

Almond joy tastes lovely. It’s also a classic treat that’s sure to make your holiday treat box “pop” in the best possible way. Almond joy is a candy that takes people back to the comfort of their childhoods. That’s why it’s ideal for the holidays. Necessary Almond Joy ingredients are whole almonds, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, powdered sugar and, last but not least, sweetened condensed milk.

Peanut clusters work beautifully in holiday treat boxes. They also make irresistible snacks for people who are fond of peanuts and chocolate alike. Who doesn’t like both of those things? Peanut clusters make basic yet appealing treats that are sure to enhance holiday boxes of all varieties. If you want to prepare peanut clusters, you need peanuts and chocolate melters, nothing more and nothing less!

Caramel marshmallows taste marvelous. A blend of caramel, marshmallows and chocolate could never be anything less than enchanting, after all. If you want to prepare amazing caramel marshmallows like an expert, you need chocolate melters, sweetened condensed milk, small marshmallows, white sugar, brown sugar, salted butter and light corn syrup. You also need the cooperation of a reliable microwave oven.

There are numerous other lovely treats out there that can work beautifully in holiday boxes. Examples of these are peanut butter cups, chocolate coffee caramels and butter toffee. If you put a lot of love and effort into holiday box creation, you can never go wrong.