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    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 make you look like a hero. (No one needs to know how simple they were to make.)

    Candied Lemon Slices

    1 review

    Move over, cherries: Candied lemon slices are the perfect finishing touch.


    Homemade Peeps

    Peeps are an Easter basket staple. The colorful shapes are irresistibly cute and certainly fun to eat—but they're even more...


    Leprechaun Bait

    3 reviews

    If you're hoping to catch some leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day, our no-bake, sweet and salty leprechaun bait is sure...


    Bunny Bark

    1 review

    This festive and colorful bunny bark is a hopping good treat to serve on Easter—or to stuff into baskets from...

    Butterscotch Pumpkin Fudge

    1 review

    Each one of these creamy, heartwarming treats is like a bite-sized pumpkin pie. —Kathleen Henne, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    4 reviews

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    33 reviews

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    30 reviews

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    1 review

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...


    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Don't be intimidated by homemade candy! This Christmas sugar cookie fudge recipe can be made in a snap. Serve it...


    Maple Fudge

    1 review

    Treat yourself to the sweet, smooth taste of homemade maple fudge. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create...


    Velveeta Fudge

    Velveeta fudge sounds like a crazy idea, but it turns out it's crazy enough to work, resulting in a delightful...


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    Easy Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...


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    Oreo Balls

    Our Oreo balls recipe creates a decadent no-bake treat—and with only three key ingredients, it couldn't be easier to make.

    Two-Ingredient Fudge

    Two-ingredient fudge is the easiest candy recipe ever! Be sure to keep this one for your recipe box.


    Candied Cherries (Cherries Glacé)

    Candied cherries, or cherries glacé, are a beautiful way to spruce up a dessert display or transform your pancakes and...


    Tanghulu

    Learn how to make tanghulu, a classic Chinese street food that looks gorgeous and tastes even better. We coat strawberries...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Crunch

    1 review

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it loves it...


    Coconut Truffles

    My grandkids love helping me in the kitchen, especially during the holidays when they stay overnight. This recipe is perfect...


    If Your Halloween Candy Is More Expensive This Year, Here’s Why

    The price of Halloween candy is looking downright…scary.


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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...


    We Made the Fun Pink Lemonade Fudge That People Can’t Stop Sharing

    This recipe is so easy, one TikTok creator made a batch of pink lemonade fudge on an airplane.


    What Are Goo Goo Clusters?

    Not from Nashville? Then it's time you discovered the gooey, delicious world of Goo Goo Clusters—the chocolate-coated, caramel-filled candies.

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    Best Jelly Beans Brands to Get Ready for Easter, Taste-Tested and Ranked

    Getting ready for Easter? Make sure the best jelly beans hop into your shopping cart.


    Champagne Truffles

    Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...


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    I Made The Pioneer Woman’s ‘Sweet & Salty Fudge’ and It’s t...

    This Pioneer Woman fudge recipe combines the best of both worlds. Here's what we thought about her Sweet and Salty...


    What Is a Chocolate Truffle?

    If you've been asking yourself, "What is a chocolate truffle?", then you're in the right spot to learn about this...


    Cake Balls

    1 review

    Our cake balls recipe transforms a simple box of cake mix into irresistible bite-sized treats with just four simple ingredients....


    How to Make Copycat Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark

    With just a few ingredients, you can make a copycat of Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark in no time.