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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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 of Home Deputy Culinary Editor

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...



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

1 review

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


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...


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...


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...

Chocolate-Covered Bacon

14 reviews

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

14 reviews

These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...


Salted Peanut Rolls

1 review

A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate,...


Chocolate Caramel Candy

94 reviews

This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a...


Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

9 reviews

"This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...

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...


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...


Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

3 reviews

I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty peanut butter marshmallow bars that burst with flavor. The...


Chocolate Bonbons

3 reviews

My grandmother gave me this tasty chocolate bonbons recipe when I was a girl. Some of my fondest childhood memories...


Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

3 reviews

My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...


Cookie Dough Truffles

163 reviews

The flavorful filling at the center of these yummy candies tastes like genuine chocolate chip cookie dough…with no worry about...


Chocolate Cherry Fudge

1 review

This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


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Caramel Truffles

25 reviews

These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


Cranberry Fudge

36 reviews

This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...

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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...


Marbled Orange Fudge

24 reviews

This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles....


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Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

5 reviews

There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big...


Almond Cherry Fudge

15 reviews

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...


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Buckeyes

18 reviews

These chocolate peanut butter balls (no bake!) are always popular at my church's annual Christmas fundraiser. They resemble chestnuts or...


Peppermint Pretzel Dippers

1 review

A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint...