Candy Recipes

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    Maple Fudge

    Treat yourself to the sweet, smooth taste of homemade maple fudge. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a rich, delicious treat that's perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own.

    Velveeta Fudge

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


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    Easy Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...


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    Oreo Balls

    Our Oreo balls recipe creates a decadent no-bake treat—and with only three key ingredients, it couldn't be easier to make.


    Two-Ingredient Fudge

    Two-ingredient fudge is the easiest candy recipe ever! Be sure to keep this one for your recipe box.

    Candied Cherries (Cherries Glacé)

    Candied cherries, or cherries glacé, are a beautiful way to spruce up a dessert display or transform your pancakes and...


    Tanghulu

    Learn how to make tanghulu, a classic Chinese street food that looks gorgeous and tastes even better. We coat strawberries...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it loves it...


    Coconut Truffles

    My grandkids love helping me in the kitchen, especially during the holidays when they stay overnight. This recipe is perfect...


    If Your Halloween Candy Is More Expensive This Year, Here’s Why

    The price of Halloween candy is looking downright…scary.


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    Eggnog Truffles

    I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone...


    We Made the Fun Pink Lemonade Fudge That People Can’t Stop Sharing

    This recipe is so easy, one TikTok creator made a batch of pink lemonade fudge on an airplane.


    What Are Goo Goo Clusters?

    Not from Nashville? Then it's time you discovered the gooey, delicious world of Goo Goo Clusters—the chocolate-coated, caramel-filled candies.

    Best Jelly Beans Brands to Get Ready for Easter, Taste-Tested and Ranked

    Getting ready for Easter? Make sure the best jelly beans hop into your shopping cart.


    How to Make Turkish Delight (from ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’)

    Join us as we meander through the forests of Narnia and learn how to make an enchanting Turkish Delight recipe.


    Champagne Truffles

    Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...


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    I Made The Pioneer Woman’s ‘Sweet & Salty Fudge’ and It’s t...

    This Pioneer Woman fudge recipe combines the best of both worlds. Here's what we thought about her Sweet and Salty...


    What Is a Chocolate Truffle?

    If you've been asking yourself, "What is a chocolate truffle?", then you're in the right spot to learn about this...


    Cake Balls

    Our cake balls recipe transforms a simple box of cake mix into irresistible bite-sized treats with just four simple ingredients....


    How to Make Copycat Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark

    With just a few ingredients, you can make a copycat of Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark in no time.


    How to Make Your Very Own Healthy Snickers

    So that means I can have them all the time now, right?


    How to Make ‘Cocadas Mexicanas,’ an Easy 2-Ingredient Coconut Candy

    Cocadas are a popular Mexican street food treat—and you can make them at home!

    5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch

    Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential...


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    40 Homemade Easter Candy Recipes That Beat What the Bunny Brings

    Help out the Easter bunny this year and fill your baskets with homemade sweets and candies. Find recipes for chocolate-covered...


    Sugar-Free Easter Candy to Add to Your Easter Basket

    Not doing sugar? No problem! Get your chocolate and jelly bean fix with our fave picks for sugar-free Easter candy.


    Chocolate-Covered Matzo

    Chocolate-covered matzo is layered with toffee, melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt for a classic Passover dessert. No...


    Potato Candy

    My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand....


    What Is Couverture Chocolate?

    Love to make candy at home? Here's why you should be using couverture chocolate.