Candy Recipes

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    Candied Orange Slices

    What's the perfect way to fancy up a frosted cake? Toss a few candied orange slices on top!


    Kahlua Truffles

    I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...


    Halloween Candy Bark

    My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that's special...


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    Root Beer Float Fudge

    My children have always loved root beer floats, so I came up with this fudgy treat just for them. Sweet...


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    Saltine Cracker Candy with Toasted Pecans

    My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out...


    Spiced Chocolate Truffles

    I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe...


    Salted Peanut Rolls

    A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...


    Mulled Wine Jelly Candies

    I don’t drink alcohol, so after I’ve had company over for dinner, I have to do something with the leftover...

    Quick & Easy Gumdrops

    These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...


    Fruit & Almond Bites

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take...


    Microwave Fudge

    Calling all chocoholics! We'll show you how to make microwave fudge in just five easy steps.


    Peanut Pretzel Toffee Bark

    My toffee has been a traditional must-make treat for my family and friends for over 40 years. My Dad taught...


    Martian Marshmallows

    Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


    Caramel Marshmallow Delights

    "Our children like to take these sweet and chewy treats to school to share on their birthday," reports Susan Kerr...


    Peppermint Patty Recipe

    Whip up some festive cheer in a flash! This peppermint patty recipe only has seven ingredients and comes together in...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    This sugar-free fudge is a true treat. You don't need sugar to have a flavor-filled dessert!


    Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy

    "My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of...

    Cow Pies Candy

    A barnyard birthday party just wouldn't be complete without cow pies! The kids loved 'em once they got a taste...


    Homemade Candy Bars

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...


    Chocolate Easter Eggs

    No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts....


    Chocolate Pizza

    This decadent chocolate pizza has an indulgent, chewy and crunchy chocolate base topped with sweet cherries, fruity coconut and a...


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    Chocolate-Covered Cherries

    Better than the store-bought version, these chocolate-covered cherries with almond-flavored candy centers are as fun to make as they are...


    Angel Food Christmas Candy

    It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...

    Peanut Brittle

    Our old-fashioned peanut brittle recipe delivers a sweet, buttery crunch in every bite. With just seven simple ingredients, this festive...


    White Chocolate Fudge

    This recipe is similar to one of my favorite dark fudge recipes. I'll frequently make my white fudge to give...


    White Christmas Candy

    During the holiday season a few years back, my husband brought this wonderful candy home from work. The co-worker who'd...


    Southern Pralines

    This recipe is truly southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...


    Goody-Goody Gumdrops

    My jewel-toned squares are softer than store-bought gumdrops, and their terrific taste has a true old-fashioned quality people love. You...


    Sunflower Brittle

    My mother made this candy for years using several kinds of nuts. Then I was married and my husband raised...