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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    Eggnog Truffles

    I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone loves them. These eggnog truffles make great gifts during the holidays. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio

    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...


    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....


    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    2 reviews

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...

    Malted Milk Bark

    1 review

    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

    1 review

    Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...

    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    1 review

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    2 reviews

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...


    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...

    Peppermint Milkshakes

    Rich ice cream and refreshing peppermint make this peppermint milkshake recipe a special treat, especially during the holidays. For a...


    Snowman Oreo Balls

    4 reviews

    Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...


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    Almond-Pecan Date Truffles

    2 reviews

    My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...


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    50 Fun and Festive Peppermint Desserts

    These peppermint desserts are the ultimate way to get in the Christmas spirit.


    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...

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    Top 10 Christmas Candy Recipes

    The holidays wouldn't be complete without homemade Christmas candy! We've gathered the top-rated recipes just in time for the...


    25 Homemade Chocolates You Can Gift

    These scrumptious Christmas chocolates are the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.


    Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

    2 reviews

    Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois


    Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge

    2 reviews

    If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet...


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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Homemade Marshmallow Pops

    5 reviews

    Homemade marshmallows are fun to eat on a stick or to stir into your favorite hot chocolate. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture...


    Nut Fruit Bark

    Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...


    Creamy Chocolate Fudge

    Is there anything more decadent than chocolate fudge? You can make this treat and keep it in your freezer until...


    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...

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    Chocolate Nut Fudge

    3 reviews

    This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...


    Pinwheel Mints

    10 reviews

    Both my grandmother and my mom used to make these eye-catching confections as a replacement for ordinary mints. When I...


    Coconut Yule Trees

    2 reviews

    People say they love my coconut macaroon-like Christmas trees because they look so festive. Once decorated, these trees light up...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

    5 reviews

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


    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...


    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...