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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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 candy-making mistakes stand in your way of delicious treats. We'll walk you through the most common errors and tell you how to fix them.

Licorice Caramels

3 reviews

Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...


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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...


Walnut Caramels

My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...


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...

Caramel Lollipops

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


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...

Pecan Caramel Candies

35 reviews

Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the...


Caramel Nut Logs

1 review

It’s a good thing this recipe makes a lot—the wrapped logs never stick around long! They take a bit of...


Salt & Pepper Caramel Cups

With sea salt and pink peppercorns, these sophisticated treats will wow your guests. The festive little cups look and taste...


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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...

Soft Rum Caramels

2 reviews

I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat...


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...


Creamy Caramels

59 reviews

I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....


Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

8 reviews

This chewy caramel recipe is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these with my children, and now...


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...

Gourmet Caramel Apples

1 review

These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...