Candy Recipes

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    Mounds Balls

    7 Reviews

    Our mounds balls recipe is beginner-friendly for those just getting into candy-making, but impressive enough for the holiday dessert table.


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    Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme

    86 Reviews

    With only five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, creamy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow creme is one of...


    Creamy Pastel Mints

    10 Reviews

    These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions,...


    Peanut Butter Honeybees

    4 Reviews

    Children young and old find these snacks irresistible. Even the youngest kitchen helpers can help out by crunching the graham...


    Fudge-Topped Brownies

    6 Reviews

    If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for...


    Chocolate Pretzel Rings

    51 Reviews

    If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...


    Oreo Fudge

    21 Reviews

    This cookies and cream fudge combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the crunchy texture of Oreo cookies. Make...


    Marshmallow Pops

    11 Reviews

    Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...

    Chocolate Pecan Caramels

    8 Reviews

    I haven't missed a year making this candy for the holidays since a friend gave me the recipe in 1964!...


    Chocolate Mint Candy

    17 Reviews

    I never made candy before until I tried this recipe. Now I make it every holiday. —Kendra Pedersen, Battle Ground,...


    Bugle Cones

    1 Reviews

    Making these treats is a breeze. I simply whip up a sugary filling, roll it into small balls to resemble...


    True Love Truffles

    8 Reviews

    A few years ago, I began giving these smooth, minty truffles in tins as Christmas gifts. Now I can't go...


    Chocolate Truffles

    19 Reviews

    These chocolate truffles with condensed milk are so quick and easy that you'll have almost no reason not to bring...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    5 Reviews

    I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts


    S’mores Fudge

    29 Reviews

    All the great tastes and textures of our favorite campfire dessert come together in this s’mores fudge.


    Marbled Orange Fudge

    22 Reviews

    This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles....


    Coconut Cashew Brittle

    6 Reviews

    This rich buttery brittle has always been part of our Christmas candy collection. Lots of coconut and cashews ensures it's...

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    Buckeyes

    18 Reviews

    Buckeyes are an Ohio-born treat that need just five ingredients. The hardest part of this recipe will be saving any buckeyes...


    Marshmallow Ghosts

    Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand,...


    Minty Snowmen

    5 Reviews

    Each year I choose a different decorating theme for my holiday kickoff party—last time it was snowmen and snowflakes. These...


    Chocolate Caramel Apples

    1 Reviews

    Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious...


    Gumdrop Fudge

    55 Reviews

    Making candy is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. This sweet white fudge is as easy...


    Truffle Cherries

    4 Reviews

    Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! —Anne Drouin,...

    Soft Rum Caramels

    2 Reviews

    I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat...


    Almond Toffee

    24 Reviews

    I love this almond toffee recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker...it's so easy! This candy...


    Crunchy Candy Clusters

    8 Reviews

    These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family...


    Butterscotch Peanut Fudge

    6 Reviews

    I am a substitute teacher and found this fudge recipe in a very old book in our school library. It...


    Chocolate Truffles Recipe

    This recipe is chocolaty, indulgent and, best of all, simple enough for beginners. Learn how to make luxe homemade chocolate...


    Chocolate Rum Truffles

    2 Reviews

    It's hard to eat just one of these chocolaty silky candies. I like to keep some on hand for a...