In Swedish culture, few things conjure up the spirit of Christmas like making and wrapping toffee. In fact, candy is just as important to Christmas as decorations, presents, and food.

With the help of food creator and cookbook writer Lena Söderström, confectioners can now widen their repertoire and find new Christmas candy hits. There are of course old favorites like toffee, fudge, and nougat, but there are some unexpected flavorings and fun twists, too.

All the recipes are simple and clear and are accompanied by inspirational pictures. So start playing your favorite Christmas music, put on your apron, and break out the sugar--because with Lena Söderström's help, Christmas will be better than ever!