Candy Recipes

I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it...

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...

These peppermint-flavored cream cheese candies are a simple, old-fashioned treat.

Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...

Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...

As everyone in my neighborhood knows, Christmas is my very favorite time of year. I make many cookies, cakes and...

Meet the Cook: Here's an easy way to make two festive and unique candies from one basic recipe! Half of...

Making this old-fashioned anise candy has become an annual Christmas project for me since I first prepared this recipe at...

These pecan logs are easier to make than many traditional versions, but just as tasty. Using store-bought caramels for the...

Meet the Cook: French-Canadian children traditionally make this soft, chewy taffy on November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine....

The addition of dried cranberries makes this almond bark extra special. It looks impressive but is really quick and easy...

These healthy peanut butter balls are easy to put together and convenient to have on hand for after school. They'll...

These peppermint meringue cookies sing of Christmas cheer with their festive flavor and snowy hue. With just five ingredients and...

Inspired by my passion for peanut butter and chocolate, I combined a trusted recipe for peanut butter eggs with the...

I joke this is the only way I can get my daughter Haley to eat her bacon and eggs. We...

You can use this simple recipe to make a big batch of chocolate candy without a lot of fuss. I've...

Maine potato candy has been a state staple for over 150 years. The not-so-secret ingredient is hardly detectable but creates...

"My family always smiles when I fix these chocolates," writes Ginny Truwe of Mankato, Minnesota. "They recall the winter when...

Only four ingredients make up these toffee bars loaded with crunchy almonds. "My sister gave me the recipe years ago,...

This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...

Homemade cinnamon hard candy is a fun way to enjoy a spicy cinnamon sweet. It's an ideal topper when chopped...

I like this quick and easy recipe because it doesn't require a candy thermometer. It also makes a wonderful gift...

This rich fudge is a holiday favorite for me and my family. The recipe yields plenty of old-fashioned flavor with...

When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued ... and I was too. I figured...

I regularly cook up these candied pecans for Christmas gift-giving and family munching. The citrusy-sweet flavor is different and delicious....

My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...

Red and green cherries make these treats look festive. Substitute any fruit in the amount that pleases your palate.

Cooks of all ages will find this pretty confection is a snap to prepare. It never fails to take center...

David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our...