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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.
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Gianduja
These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...
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Nut Goody Bars
My mother passed this delicious recipe down to me—we both love to cook. One nice thing about it is that...
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Anise Hard Candy
I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...
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Saltine Cracker Candy with Toasted Pecans
My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out...
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Trail Mix Clusters
These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop,...
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Buttery Almond Crunch
Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...
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Peppermint Hard Candy
This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect...
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Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
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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Peppermint Lollipops
These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...
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Raspberry Hard Candy
Old-fashioned hard candy appeals to old and young alike. Everyone is thrilled with the awesome raspberry flavor.—Joe Caden, Sutton, West...
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Clear Toy Candy
Clear toy candy is best made when the weather is cold, as any humidity in the air may cloud the...
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Chocolate-Coated Pretzels
These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois
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Chocolaty Peanut Clusters
I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...
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Hard Maple Candy
During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...
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Old-Fashioned Hard Candy
The color of this old-fashioned hard candy is beautiful, and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor! —Amy Short,...
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Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters
These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...
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Cinnamon Lollipops
Fans of cinnamon will fall head over heels for these festive lollipops. Make them throughout the year using different cookie...
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Homemade Candy Canes
Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. —Taste of...
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Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...
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Decorative Easter Egg
TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
Easter “eggstra” special!...
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Old-Fashioned Lollipops
Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We...
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Party Mint Patties
These easy-to-make mint candies are perfect for any occasion throughout the year. Simply tint the dough the appropriate color. Friends...
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Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods
Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...
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Homemade Almond Roca
My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...
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Peanut Butter Clusters
Four ingredients and 20 minutes…could a fabulous last-minute gift idea be any easier? This chocolate-coated crunch also freezes well, so...
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Triple-Nut Candy
I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each...
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Chocolate Pretzel Rings
If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...
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Fried Egg Candy
I joke this is the only way I can get my daughter Haley to eat her bacon and eggs. We...
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Haystack Cookies with Peanut Butter
Peanut butter haystacks are one of my favorite desserts. I love to serve them to guests because they marvel at...
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Crunchy Candy Clusters
These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family...