Candy Recipes

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    Mounds of Bugs

    If you have helping hands in the kitchen, this is a perfect recipe for you. Kids will squeal with delight...


    Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles

    I love chocolate truffles, so you can imagine my delight when I came across the recipe for these dark and...


    Halloween Layered Fudge

    Here's an easy and foolproof fudge recipe that screams "Halloween!" thanks to the brown and orange colors. You can also...


    Hosts of Ghosts

    This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...


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    Peppermint Meltaways

    Welcome the most wonderful time of the year with a batch of these festive peppermint meltaways.


    Pretzel Bark Candy

    I usually make this pretzel candy as a gift, but it's also fun to share at office parties. The recipe...


    Wonderful Candies Two Ways

    Every Christmas I give plates of candy to family, friends and co-workers. It's one thing everyone looks forward to, and...


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    Peanut Butter Eggs

    Make your own peanut butter eggs with this easy no-bake recipe. A rich peanut butter filling, a chocolaty coating and...

    Homemade Marshmallow Pops

    Homemade marshmallows are fun to eat on a stick or to stir into your favorite hot chocolate. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture...


    Cherry Divinity

    It's just not a party without these light and airy confections on my dessert platter. The recipe is versatile because...


    Homemade Candy Canes

    Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. —Taste of...


    Rudolph Treats

    These adorable goodies are a fun treat for kids, neighbors and friends. Get the little ones involved and let them...


    Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

    These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed...


    Cranberry Orange Truffles

    Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and...


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    Homemade Holiday Marshmallows

    This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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    Kids’ Sushi

    I’ve taken these fun mock sushi rolls to picnics and parties and served them at home with an Asian dinner....


    Chocolate-Covered Bacon

    Indulge in the ultimate fair-food treat at home with this easy chocolate-covered bacon recipe, ready in under an hour. Customize...

    Strawberry Truffles

    The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...


    Cashew Crunch

    Folks can't stop eating buttery, brittle-like candy. Try using almonds or your favorite nut in place of the cashews as...


    Caramel Cookie Candy

    These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...


    Lemon Jelly Candies

    This timeless candy will add a little sparkle to any candy assortment. The tart jellies will be a refreshing treat.—Taste...


    Truffle Football Cupcakes

    These luscious truffles combine peanut butter and chocolate deliciously. They're terrific shaped into balls for a holiday treat tray. But...


    Rich Pistachio Brittle

    Here's a fun twist on traditional brittle. Pistachios not only add wonderful taste to the rich, buttery candy, but delicious...

    Caramel Pretzel Bites

    I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...


    Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie

    Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in...


    Lemon Bark

    This lemon bark pairs glossy white chocolate with crushed lemon candy for citrusy bites that come together in a snap.


    Chocolate Peanut Drops

    This is a recipe that I got from a friend, who got it from her sister, and between the three...


    Christmas Fudge

    Christmas fudge will be the richest and most decadent treat you’ll make this holiday season. Set the squares out on...