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.
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...
Fried Egg Candy
I joke this is the only way I can get my daughter Haley to eat her bacon and eggs. We...
Cinnamon Rock Candy
My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my...
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...
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...
Peanut Clusters
"My husband, Greg, likes to mix up these treats with the kids," says field editor Deb Darr of Falls City,...
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...
Candy Cane Reindeer
We had a blast creating these adorable candy cane stocking stuffers! Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they...
Homemade Almond Roca
My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...
Hard Candy
Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When...
Anise Hard Candy
I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...
Hopscotch Treats
"When the mood for something sweet strikes, I turn to these crunchy snacks packed with butterscotch flavor," reports Gayle Becker...
Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters
These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...
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...
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...
Spider Nest Candies
These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...
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...
Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy
"My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of...
Butterscotch Hard Candy
I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they...
Caramel Cashew Clusters
Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....
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...
Chocolate-Coated Pretzels
These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois
Peppermint Lollipops
These lollipops can be made with any shape cookie cutter. Gingerbread men, snowmen, Christmas trees and reindeer—there are endless color...
Crunchy Candy Clusters
These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family...
Mounds of Bugs
If you have helping hands in the kitchen, this is a perfect recipe for you. Kids will squeal with delight...
Homemade Candy Canes
Try making these candy canes during the holidays. They will look extra special hanging on your Christmas tree. —Taste of...
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...
Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods
Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...
