Hard Candy Recipes

This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect...

Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...

These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...

Old-fashioned hard candy appeals to old and young alike. Everyone is thrilled with the awesome raspberry flavor.—Joe Caden, Sutton, West...

Clear toy candy is best made when the weather is cold, as any humidity in the air may cloud the...

These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois

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

During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough...

The color of this old-fashioned hard candy is beautiful, and people are surprised by the wonderful watermelon flavor! —Amy Short,...

My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my...

"My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of...

These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...

These candies are great for parties and snacks—they're always a hit when I serve them.

There's nothing slow about these turtles—they're so rich and delicious they go in a hurry around our house! They also...

This recipe gives you two variations—green-colored candy with wintergreen flavor and red-colored candy with cranberry flavor. I like to make...

Fans of cinnamon will fall head over heels for these festive lollipops. Make them throughout the year using different cookie...

"When the mood for something sweet strikes, I turn to these crunchy snacks packed with butterscotch flavor," reports Gayle Becker...

Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. —Taste of...

Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...

I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they...