Candy Recipes

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    Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Brickle

    1 Reviews

    I love a soft brittle because the texture is wonderful and different. The flavors in this one remind me of...


    Honey Caramels

    1 Reviews

    I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...


    Christmas Crunch Candy

    Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with...


    Chocolate-Topped Marshmallow Sticks

    I like to use all sorts of different marshmallow shapes and flavors to
    mix things up. These chocolate-dunked pops...


    Caramel Lollipops

    These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...


    Cherry Mice

    2 Reviews

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...


    Candied Orange Slices

    2 Reviews

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

    Kahlua Truffles

    1 Reviews

    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

    4 Reviews

    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

    32 Reviews

    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

    26 Reviews

    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

    2 Reviews

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


    Mulled Wine Jelly Candies

    2 Reviews

    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

    6 Reviews

    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

    1 Reviews

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

    Microwave Fudge

    22 Reviews

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


    Peanut Pretzel Toffee Bark

    2 Reviews

    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

    7 Reviews

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


    Peppermint Patty Recipe

    37 Reviews

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


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    3 Reviews

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

    Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy

    13 Reviews

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


    Cow Pies Candy

    12 Reviews

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


    Homemade Candy Bars

    6 Reviews

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


    Chocolate Easter Eggs

    4 Reviews

    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

    3 Reviews

    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

    16 Reviews

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