Candy Recipes

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    White Chocolate Cereal Bars

    2 Reviews

    A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so...


    Old-Fashioned Lollipops

    3 Reviews

    Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We...


    Coconut Joys

    6 Reviews

    If you like coconut, you’ll love these no-bake, no-fuss sweets. They are cute as can be and make a satisfying...


    Licorice Caramels

    4 Reviews

    Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...


    Caramel Marshmallow Treats

    50 Reviews

    I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal...


    Chocolate-Covered Eggs

    14 Reviews

    These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...


    Lemon Fudge

    30 Reviews

    It’s hard to believe something this melt-in-your-mouth smooth and delicious can be made with so few ingredients in such little...


    Orange Jelly Candies

    5 Reviews

    Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have...

    Caramel Pretzel Sticks

    10 Reviews

    Homemade caramel, smooth almond bark and chopped nuts make these pretzel rods sinfully delicious. This treat is always a huge...


    Caramel Cashew Clusters

    8 Reviews

    Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....


    Cookie Dough Truffles

    162 Reviews

    The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


    White Chocolate Bark

    4 Reviews

    White chocolate bark is a home run for holiday season gifting. The combination of dried cranberries and walnuts is wonderful,...


    Butterscotch Candy

    12 Reviews

    This butterscotch candy is irresistibly sweet, so we love that it's also easy to make. Fewer than 10 ingredients and...


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    Caramel Truffles

    25 Reviews

    These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


    Butter Pecan Fudge

    50 Reviews

    This butter pecan fudge recipe is one you'll return to again and again. It is delicious and relatively easy to...


    Orange Coconut Creams

    11 Reviews

    Originally a gift from our neighbors, this recipe has become one of our own favorites to make and give at...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    42 Reviews

    Crunchy, chewy and covered in chocolate—this chocolate billionaires candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...

    White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies

    2 Reviews

    Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an...


    Bloodshot Eyeballs

    4 Reviews

    Your party guests will be pleasantly surprised to find that these aren't eyeballs at all—they're yummy peanut butter balls! Little...


    Pinwheel Mints

    8 Reviews

    Both my grandmother and my mom used to make these eye-catching confections as a replacement for ordinary mints. When I...


    Eggnog Fudge

    6 Reviews

    I experimented with many recipes featuring eggnog before coming up with the winning combination that is eggnog fudge. —Richell Welch,...


    Cranberry Fudge

    35 Reviews

    This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...


    Scary Eyeballs

    9 Reviews

    Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...

    Mother Lode Pretzels

    21 Reviews

    I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

    35 Reviews

    With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for...


    Chocolate-Coated Pretzels

    5 Reviews

    These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois


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    Potato Chip Clusters

    28 Reviews

    Just three simple ingredients create these surprising, addictive potato chip clusters. Make a batch of sweet-and-savory treats for afternoon snacks,...


    Cashew Candy Crunch

    7 Reviews

    I started making brittle in the mid 1970s and have been using this recipe for about 30 years. One year,...


    Matzo Toffee

    7 Reviews

    Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...