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    Easy Candy Recipes That Make the Holidays Sweeter

    When you need special treats for family gatherings, an open house or to give as gifts, these easy candy recipes make you look like a hero. (No one needs to know how simple they were to make.)

    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

    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.

    We Tried the TikTok-Famous Popcorn Salad and We Have Some Thoughts

    This chaotic snack is not for the faint of heart.


    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.

    Fruit Roll-Ups and Ice Cream Is the Latest Viral Craze and, Wait for It, It’s Act...

    It may sound gross, but fruit roll-ups and ice cream has become a social media phenomenon. We tried it, and...


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    Who Makes the Best Jelly Beans? We Tested 10 Brands to Find Out

    Getting ready for Easter? Make sure the best jelly beans hop into your shopping cart.


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    This 2-Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Is Perfect for Valentine’s Day

    Get ready for the sweetest holiday with this perfectly pink, adorable treat!


    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 review

    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?


    How to Make ‘Cocadas Mexicanas,’ an Easy 2-Ingredient Coconut Candy

    Cocadas are a popular Mexican street food treat—and you can make them at home!


    5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch

    Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential...


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    40 Homemade Easter Candy Recipes That Beat What the Bunny Brings

    Help out the Easter bunny this year and fill your baskets with homemade sweets and candies. Find recipes for chocolate-covered...


    Sugar-Free Easter Candy to Add to Your Easter Basket

    Not doing sugar? No problem! Get your chocolate and jelly bean fix with our fave picks for sugar-free Easter candy.


    Chocolate-Covered Matzo

    My entire family asks me to make this chocolate-covered matzo every Passover and Hanukkah! I've even been asked to ship...


    Potato Candy

    2 reviews

    My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand....


    What Is Couverture Chocolate?

    Love to make candy at home? Here's why you should be using couverture chocolate.


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    The Best Peanut Butter Cups You Can Buy, According to Candy Fanatics

    As candy fanatics, we had to find out if Reese's was really king. Find out which peanut butter cup stole...

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    60 Best Christmas Candy Recipes to Sweeten Your Holiday Season

    Make the holidays extra merry with these Christmas candy recipes. From barks to brittles, truffles to taffy, we've got it...


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    Joanna Gaines Shared Her Cherry Mash Recipe, and We’re Making It for Christmas

    This cherry mash candy was a secret Gaines family recipe—but now you can make it yourself this season!


    How to Make the Easiest 2-Ingredient Fudge

    This two-ingredient fudge belongs in your recipe box. It's the easiest candy recipe ever!



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    This Festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Fudge Is Made with Only 4 Ingredients

    This is going to be my new holiday dessert tradition!


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    How to Make Williams Sonoma Copycat Peppermint Bark

    A huge fan of Williams Sonoma peppermint bark? Learn how to make this coveted holiday treat at home with just...