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.
Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters
Chocolate and peanuts are two of my favorite treats, and the combination in this recipe, along with butterscotch, gives this...
Valentine Candy Hearts
THESE SPECIAL SWEETS for February 14 are so simple to fix, you'll want to skip the store-bought kind for good...and...
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...
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...
S’more Drops
I first tried these gooey morsels in a sixth-grade home economics class. My friends and I would eat each mouthwatering...
Old-Fashioned Molasses Candy
This hard candy was always the first thing to sell out at fundraisers we held back when I was in...
Pink Ice
You'll love the creamy goodness of this refreshingly minty candy. It's festive pink color makes it lovely on the treat...
Candy Cane Reindeer
We had a blast creating these adorable candy cane stocking stuffers! Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they...
Crispy Chocolate Mounds
Make these bite-size treats while the Turkey Rice Soup is simmering and then chill. The recipe is so simple that...
Triple-Nut Candy
I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each...
Peanut Clusters
"My husband, Greg, likes to mix up these treats with the kids," says field editor Deb Darr of Falls City,...
Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy
"My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of...
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...
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...
Chocolate-Dipped Candy Canes
I couldn't resist combining my two loves—peppermint and chocolate—in this recipe. These are so easy, but if one breaks in...
Spider Nest Candies
These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...
Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters
These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...
Homemade Candy Canes
Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. —Taste of...
Peppermint Lollipops
These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...
Hopscotch Treats
"When the mood for something sweet strikes, I turn to these crunchy snacks packed with butterscotch flavor," reports Gayle Becker...
Hard Candy
Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When...
Fried Egg Candy
I joke this is the only way I can get my daughter Haley to eat her bacon and eggs. We...
Buttery Almond Crunch
Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...
Cinnamon Rock Candy
My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my...
Homemade Almond Roca
My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...
Anise Hard Candy
I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...
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...
Crunchy Candy Clusters
These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family...
Chocolate-Coated Pretzels
These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois
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...
