Candy Recipes

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    Layered Mint Candies

    These incredible melt-in-your-mouth candies have the perfect amount of mint nestled between layers of mild chocolate. Even when I make...


    Snowball

    I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...


    Peppermint Hard Candy

    This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect...


    Toffee Chip Fudge

    My grandchildren savor the job of taste-testing my baking experiments. I combined two recipes to come up with this yummy...


    Licorice Caramel Candy

    These delicious treats are a fun cross between caramels and licorice. I always get compliments on them, especially from those...


    Glazed Almonds

    These glossy candy-coated almonds are almost like brittle but much easier to make. With the sweet and salty combination, it's...


    Pineapple Coconut Snowballs

    Marlene Rhodes shares a three-ingredient treat she quickly whips up in her Colorado Springs, Colorado kitchen. Canned pineapple adds refreshing...


    Coated Cookie Drops

    "It's a good thing these no-bake drops are simple, because I like to serve them throughout the year," writes Amanda...

    Candy Christmas Tree

    This is the perfect centerpiece at your holiday get-together and the best thing about it is that it is eatable.—Kathryn...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


    Peanut Clusters

    "My husband, Greg, likes to mix up these treats with the kids," says field editor Deb Darr of Falls City,...


    Chocolate Easter Eggs

    Spring desserts abound, but the one we look forward to every year is this chocolate Easter eggs recipe. Decorate them...


    Cranberry Walnut White Fudge

    A visit to several Oregon cranberry farms inspired my unusual fruit-flavored white fudge. I make it for family and friends...


    No-Fail Fudge

    Our family is very active in our county fair. This fudge was the only fair entry not to melt in...


    Butterscotch Fudge

    When only a decadent treat will do, give this butterscotch fudge a try. It offers a nice change of pace...


    Molasses Taffy

    When I was growing up, we'd have taffy pulling parties. The more experienced taffy pullers could make the long strips...


    Crispy Chocolate Mounds

    Make these bite-size treats while the Turkey Rice Soup is simmering and then chill. The recipe is so simple that...

    Peppermint Pretzel Dippers

    A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint...


    Candy Cane Reindeer

    These edible candy cane reindeer are a fun holiday activity to do with kids. They’re also fantastic for dressing up...


    English Toffee

    Each Christmas I make several pounds of candy and cookies for friends, neighbors and business associates. This tasty toffee is...


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    Candied Pecans

    These candied pecans combine toasty nuts with butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla for a salty-sweet snack that you can eat...


    Old-Fashioned Molasses Candy

    This hard candy was always the first thing to sell out at fundraisers we held back when I was in...


    Maple Pralines

    This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my...

    Easy Marshmallow Fudge

    My mom has made this fast-to-fix fudge at Christmas for as long as I can remember. Pretty pastel marshmallows add...


    Peppermint Ice Cream

    Our peppermint ice cream features the ultimate holiday flair. It is full of minty flavor and a bit of crunch...


    Apricot Coconut Balls

    I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice...


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    Peppermint Fudge

    Fudge is a year-round treat, but this peppermint fudge helps us dive right into the holiday spirit.


    Hard Maple Candy

    During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...


    Marshmallow Easter Eggs

    I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...