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    Soft Chewy Caramels

    22 Reviews

    One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches each year. Today, I do at least 95 percent of the cooking at home, but my wife does much of the baking. —Robert Sprenkle, Hurst, Texas

    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    5 Reviews

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

    7 Reviews

    This candy is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these caramels with my children, and now I...


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    Three-Chocolate Fudge

    42 Reviews

    I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    1 Reviews

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.


    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Don't be intimidated by homemade candy! This Christmas sugar cookie fudge recipe can be made in a snap. Serve it...


    Maple Fudge

    1 Reviews

    Treat yourself to the sweet, smooth taste of homemade maple fudge. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create...


    Velveeta Fudge

    1 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

    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

    2 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

    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?