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 candy-making mistakes stand in your way of delicious treats. We'll walk you through the most common errors and tell you how to fix them.
Chocolate Bacon Bark
Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...
Buddy the Elf Bark
Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...
Pretzel Strawberry Bark
This strawberry bark recipe is my candy take on the classic Strawberry Pretzel Dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which...
Matcha Bark
How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...
Reese’s Pieces Bark
Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...
Malted Milk Bark
An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...
Homemade Gelt
Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...
Pacoca
Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and...
Birthday Cake Fudge
This decadent birthday cake fudge is the perfect thing to make your big day special. Or prepare it ahead and...
Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...
Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge
If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet...
Chocolate-Covered Bacon
It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this salty-sweet concoction at home. Some say bacon is...
Chocolate-Covered Eggs
These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...
Cherry Pistachio Bark
Dotted with red cherry bits, these diamond-shaped pieces are lovely on a tray. Plus, they come together quickly with four...
Quick & Easy Gumdrops
These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...
Coconut Yule Trees
People say they love my coconut macaroon-like Christmas trees because they look so festive. Once decorated, these trees light up...
Marshmallow Easter Eggs
I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...
Chocolate Nut Fudge
This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...
Tropical Nut Bark
Short on time? In mere minutes, the Taste of Home Test Kitchen staff brought a taste of paradise to classic...
Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares
I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty peanut butter marshmallow bars that burst with flavor. The...
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida
Chocolate Bonbons
My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories...
Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge
My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...
Cookie Dough Truffles
The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...
Macadamia Nut Fudge
Family and friends look forward to this creamy fudge every holiday season. The macadamia nuts make it extra special.
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Walnut Caramels
My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...
