Candy Recipes

Come late October, friends and family can "count" on having these easily recognizable, darling Dracula cookies. —Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I...

"The first time I made this candy, I knew it was going to be a big hit," writes Janice Brightwell,...

My grandchildren savor the job of taste-testing my baking experiments. I combined two recipes to come up with this yummy...

Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in...

These easy-to-make mint candies are perfect for any occasion throughout the year. Simply tint the dough the appropriate color. Friends...

Everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate, so this layered fudge is always a hit with family and friends. I found...

A no-fuss fudge prepared in the microwave that tastes like a candy bar? It sounds too good to be true,...

These caramels were "homework" for a candy-making class that I took some time ago...and I've repeated that assignment over and...

I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember...

I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even...

Only four ingredients make up these toffee bars loaded with crunchy almonds. "My sister gave me the recipe years ago,...

This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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This truffle recipe was created from ripe bananas and my imagination, and the outcome blew my family and friends away!...

My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I've made...

I first tried these gooey morsels in a sixth-grade home economics class. My friends and I would eat each mouthwatering...

"This recipe came from my mother-in-law, who gives a basket of homemade Easter candy to each of her children and...

A merrier melt-in-your-mouth sweet than this butter-mint holly would be hard to find! It's inexpensive to make, looks so lovely...

Every Christmas I give plates of candy to family, friends and co-workers. It's one thing everyone looks forward to, and...

I never made candy before until I tried this recipe. Now I make it every holiday. —Kendra Pedersen, Battle Ground,...

Meet the Cook: My mother and I get together every year around Christmastime to make this delicious chocolate-coated toffee, using...

No store-bought Easter candy can compare to Mom's homemade chocolate-covered eggs. The heavenly centers have peanut butter, coconut and walnuts....

Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...

A friend gave me this recipe because she knew how much I like chocolate-covered cherries. Coconut and nuts make this...

My mother made this candy for years using several kinds of nuts. Then I was married and my husband raised...

Everyone enjoys fudge, especially around the holidays, so I created this easy recipe. Store it in the refrigerator for a...

Not all of Grandma's recipes are time-consuming--her fast fudge proves it! She stirred up a batch for us grandkids every...

These mints are so simple to put together, and fun to share. I make them for all sorts of occasions,...