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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    Champagne Truffles

    Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy cups for an elegant look. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...

    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...

    Homemade Gelt

    Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...


    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...


    20 Homemade Valentine’s Day Chocolates

    These homemade Valentine's Day chocolates may just rival that box of chocolates you saw at the store.


    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...

    Nut Fruit Bark

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


    My Christmas Fudge

    25 reviews

    This fudge is virtually foolproof and so creamy you won't believe it. I've searched for years for the richest fudge,...


    Apricot-Nut White Fudge

    We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your...


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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...


    Coffee Shop Fudge

    13 reviews

    This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    21 reviews

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    14 reviews

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...


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    Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

    44 reviews

    Get the kids involved in making these chocolate and peanut buttery treats, well worth the sticky fingers! —Mary Joyce Johnson,...


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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...

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    Maple-Bacon White Chocolate Fudge

    1 review

    Tired of the same old fudge? Try my recipe with white chips, maple flavoring and bacon. Then be prepared to...


    Creamy Chocolate Fudge

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


    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...


    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...


    Coffee Bean Bark

    2 reviews

    Chopped coffee beans add a yummy crunch to this pretty two-toned bark. Coffee lovers won’t be able to resist pieces...


    Salted Peanut Squares

    2 reviews

    Want to give something a little out of the ordinary to loved ones during the holidays? This recipe makes nearly...