Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Potato Candy

My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. Nutella would also work as a filling in place of peanut butter. —Bonnie Presley, Lovely, Kentucky

Caramel Apples

14 reviews

Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann...


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Homemade Holiday Marshmallows

27 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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Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee

14 reviews

I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find...


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Cinnamon Rock Candy

14 reviews

My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my...

Chocolate Angel Food Candy

4 reviews

Also called fairy food or sponge candy, this candy is crunchy, honeycombed, chocolate-covered and irresistible. You might want to hide...


Matzo Toffee

7 reviews

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

Marshmallow Easter Eggs

6 reviews

I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...


Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

6 reviews

Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


Kahlua Fudge

17 reviews

This five-ingredient recipe makes serving up treats easy and scrumptious. —Laura Hanks, Harleysville, Pennsylvania


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Homemade Turtle Candies

8 reviews

I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. This turtle candy recipe is a favorite of friends and...

Spiced Almond Brittle

2 reviews

I like sending homemade goodies to family and friends. When I couldn’t decide between brittle and spiced nuts, I combined...


Hard Maple Candy

2 reviews

During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...


Carnival Caramel Apples

32 reviews

With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...


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...


Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

5 reviews

I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts

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...


Caramel Lollipops

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


Strawberry Truffles

The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent strawberry truffles. I often double the recipe to...


Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

5 reviews

This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...


Tootsie Roll Fudge

9 reviews

When my husband came home with 50 pounds of Tootsie Rolls he bought at a discount store, I had to...


Marvelous Maple Fudge

27 reviews

Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make...


Angel Food Christmas Candy

9 reviews

It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...


Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

1 review

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...


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Three-Chocolate Fudge

42 reviews

I make this fudge at Christmastime to give to friends and neighbors. That tradition started years ago when I made...

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Southern Pralines

10 reviews

This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with...


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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

92 reviews

My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut...


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Peppermint Swirl Fudge

14 reviews

Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...


Butter Pecan Fudge

54 reviews

Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about...


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Chocolate Billionaires

42 reviews

Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...


Easy Peanut Brittle

18 reviews

Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her...