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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Birthday Cake Fudge

1 review

This decadent birthday cake fudge is the perfect thing to make your big day special. Or prepare it ahead and...


White Chocolate Truffles

3 reviews

I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and...


Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

5 reviews

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


Beer and Pretzel Caramels

3 reviews

Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...

Almost a Candy Bar

22 reviews

Says Barb Wyman from her kitchen in Hankinson, North Dakota: "Because I love candy bars and marshmallows, this recipe was...


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...

Kahlua Truffles

1 review

I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...


Caramel Lollipops

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


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Nutty Chocolate Caramels

“My mother-in-law and her mother used this recipe and passed it on to me over 30 years ago,” says Anita...


Old-Fashioned Lollipops

3 reviews

Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We...

Marshmallow Pops

11 reviews

Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...


Candied Flowers

1 review

Sugarcoated edible flowers are a quick and easy way to add a little flair to many desserts and serving trays....



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...


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...

Mint-Frosted Chocolate Cake

5 reviews

I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...


Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

5 reviews

Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...


Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...