Candy Recipes

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    Popcorn Candy Cake

    3 reviews

    This fun cake's made of popcorn. It's sweetened with gumdrops and miniature marshmallows, so kids loves it!—Roberta Uhl, Summerville, Oregon


    Fondant-Filled Candies

    2 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Here's an easy way to make two festive and unique candies from one basic recipe! Half of...


    Homemade Mints

    2 reviews

    David and I hosted a delicious dinner at my parents' house after our outdoor ceremony at a scenic spot. Our...


    Neapolitan Fudge

    71 reviews

    If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    1 review

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

    3 reviews

    My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...


    Peanut Butter Turtle Candies

    5 reviews

    Every year at the holidays, these candy turtles are a huge hit with family, friends and coworkers. I get lots...


    Mixed Nut Brittle

    3 reviews

    Peanut brittle is done one better when prepared with mixed nuts instead. This impressive candy is simply delicious. I like...

    Cherry Mice

    2 reviews

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


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls

    10 reviews

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


    Praline Grahams

    14 reviews

    Someone brought these crunchy, nutty treats to a meeting I attended, and I wouldn't leave without the recipe. They're super...


    Nana’s Rocky Road Fudge

    12 reviews

    We make rocky road-style fudge every Christmas, but why wait until the holidays for a recipe this good? —Ashley Berry,...


    Candy Cane Reindeer

    1 review

    We had a blast creating these adorable candy cane stocking stuffers! Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they...


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    Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

    115 reviews

    I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with...


    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...


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    White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

    32 reviews

    I make many batches of this minty peppermint fudge to give as Christmas gifts. It's not too sweet, so it...


    White Chocolate Truffles

    3 reviews

    I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and...

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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...


    Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy

    13 reviews

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


    Chocolate Peppermint Cake

    2 reviews

    Guests make sure to save room for this light and moist cake with its refreshing mint flavor and chocolate glaze....


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    Bourbon Balls

    1 review

    Remember the days at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you made these wonderfully traditional treats? We love these Kentucky Derby...


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    Martha Washington Candy

    37 reviews

    Passed down by my grandmother and mother, this Martha Washington candy recipe is a cherished family tradition. We've even had...


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    Divinity Candy

    15 reviews

    Every Christmas my grandmother and I made divinity candy, just the two of us. I still make it every year....

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    Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee

    14 reviews

    I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find...


    Quick & Easy Gumdrops

    6 reviews

    These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...


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    16 Festive Leftover Candy Cane Recipes

    Stuck with a box full of perfectly good candy canes and don't know what to do with them? No worries!...


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    20 Rich and Delicious Chocolate Truffle Recipes

    For a bite-sized treat, there's nothing better than a decadent chocolate truffle. Take a look through our truffle recipes for...