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    Easy Candy Recipes That Make the Holidays Sweeter

    When you need special treats for family gatherings, an open house or to give as gifts, these easy candy recipes make you look like a hero. (No one needs to know how simple they were to make.)

    Hetal Vasavada’s Leftover Halloween Fudge

    Is there ever such a thing as too much Halloween candy? Maybe not. But if you have plenty of extras,...


    M&M’s Is Dropping Its First Freeze-Dried Candy—Here’s What I Thought o...

    Just in time for peak snacking season, the iconic candy brand just unleashed M&M's POP'd, its most innovative variety yet.


    Pumpkin Truffles

    These bite-sized pumpkin truffles look and taste like pumpkins, thanks to pumpkin butter and puree mixed into the white chocolate...


    Grinch Fudge

    With white and green layers plus festive sprinkles, this easy Grinch fudge recipe is perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays...

    Candied Lemon Slices

    Move over, cherries: Candied lemon slices are the perfect finishing touch.


    Homemade Peeps

    Peeps are an Easter basket staple. The colorful shapes are irresistibly cute and certainly fun to eat—but they're even more...

    Leprechaun Bait

    If you're hoping to catch some leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day, our no-bake, sweet and salty leprechaun bait is sure...


    Bunny Bark

    This festive and colorful bunny bark is a hopping good treat to serve on Easter—or to stuff into baskets from...


    Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...


    Mint Oreo Fudge

    I altered a plain chocolate fudge recipe to create this festive mint Oreo fudge. Mint Oreo cookies can be used...

    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    Each one of these creamy, heartwarming treats is like a bite-sized pumpkin pie. —Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania


    Easy Microwave Mint Fudge

    I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


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    Rum Balls

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...

    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

    My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...


    Holly Butter Mints

    A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Peppermint Lollipops

    These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Soft Chewy Caramels

    One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

    This candy is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these caramels with my children, and now I...

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    Three-Chocolate Fudge

    I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...


    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.


    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Don't be intimidated by homemade candy! This Christmas sugar cookie fudge recipe can be made in a snap. Serve it...


    Maple Fudge

    Treat yourself to the sweet, smooth taste of homemade maple fudge. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create...


    Velveeta Fudge

    Velveeta fudge sounds like a crazy idea, but it turns out it's crazy enough to work, resulting in a delightful...