Candy Recipes

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    Candy Pizza Heart

    8 Reviews

    I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed a few ingredients to suit my family's taste. My children...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 Reviews

    Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...


    Orange Gumdrops

    5 Reviews

    I get nothing but rave reviews when I make these gumdrops and usually have to prepare three batches. The refreshing...


    Coconut Creme Chocolates

    4 Reviews

    I'm a proud wife, mom of three and grandma of many. I've cooked many things over the years, including these...


    Dracula Cookies

    3 Reviews

    Come late October, friends and family can "count" on having these easily recognizable, darling Dracula cookies. —Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri


    Spiced Rum-Nut Brittle

    7 Reviews

    Seasoned with cayenne pepper and cinnamon, this spicy microwave brittle packs its own heat and warms up holiday visitors. It...


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    Peanut Butter Cups

    116 Reviews

    You don't have to own any fancy or expensive equipment to make irresistible peanut butter cups at home. In fact,...


    Mounds of Bugs

    2 Reviews

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

    Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles

    15 Reviews

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


    Halloween Layered Fudge

    21 Reviews

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


    Hosts of Ghosts

    5 Reviews

    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

    226 Reviews

    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

    10 Reviews

    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

    44 Reviews

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


    Homemade Marshmallow Pops

    5 Reviews

    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

    2 Reviews

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

    Homemade Candy Canes

    2 Reviews

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


    Rudolph Treats

    4 Reviews

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


    Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

    4 Reviews

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


    Cranberry Orange Truffles

    9 Reviews

    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

    25 Reviews

    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

    2 Reviews

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

    Chocolate-Covered Bacon

    14 Reviews

    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

    7 Reviews

    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

    4 Reviews

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


    Lemon Jelly Candies

    1 Reviews

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


    Truffle Football Cupcakes

    9 Reviews

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