Candy Recipes

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    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...


    Stained Glass Candy

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


    Cinnamon Lollipops

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


    Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy

    I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this...


    Perky Penguins

    My children and I needed something to perk up our spirits during the cold month of January, so we decided...


    Halloween Chocolate Spiders

    "Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...


    Apricot-Nut White Fudge

    We look forward to this luscious apricot fudge recipe every Christmas. It's easy to make, and it melts in your...


    Raisin Peanut Butter Balls

    These healthy peanut butter balls are easy to put together and convenient to have on hand for after school. They'll...

    Chocolate Marshmallow Candy Squares

    Children of all ages will enjoy these tall squares of marshmallow and peanut packed candies.—Mrs. Kris Lehman, Jackson, Tennessee


    Pretzel Bark Candy

    I usually make this pretzel candy as a gift, but it's also fun to share at office parties. The recipe...


    Mixed Nut Clusters

    Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up...


    Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars

    Store-bought candy can’t compare to irresistible, chewy nougat topped with a thick layer of caramel and covered in chocolate. For...


    Orange-Pistachio Divinity

    Old-fashioned divinity candy is even yummier with a hint of refreshing orange zest and bits of crunchy pistachios. Store-bought versions...


    White Chocolate Coconut Fudge

    A small bite of this rich candy is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth. My family prefers it...


    Hopscotch Treats

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


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    Candied Pecans

    15 reviews

    I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some...


    Homemade Candy Canes

    2 reviews

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

    Angel Food Christmas Candy

    9 reviews

    It was my dad who inspired me to first try making this candy. He remembered it from when he was...


    Orange Jelly Candies

    6 reviews

    Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have...


    Chocolate-Covered Bacon

    14 reviews

    It's a hit at state fairs everywhere, but you can make this chocolate-covered bacon at home. Some say bacon is...


    Chocolate Pomegranate Candies

    This recipe pairs white and dark chocolate with whole, natural ingredients for an unbelievably delicious treat! These candies are perfect...


    Penuche Fudge

    13 reviews

    This is a favorite recipe that has been in our family for over 20 years. My aunt taught me how...


    Chocolate Chow Mein Clusters

    6 reviews

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

    Peanut Butter Eggs

    7 reviews

    These easy-to-make confections are a must for me at Easter. Have youngsters help shape the eggs, then reward them with...


    Mama’s Million-Dollar Fudge

    3 reviews

    No other fudge I've tasted comes close to the smooth, chocolate taste of this million-dollar fudge recipe, which my mother-in-law...


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    Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

    92 reviews

    My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut...


    Butterscotch Hard Candy

    11 reviews

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


    Holiday White Chocolate Fudge

    15 reviews

    When December arrives, friends and family eagerly await my creamy white fudge. It's a little something different from the traditional...


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    Mini S’mores

    13 reviews

    Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham...