Candy Recipes

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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Marshmallow Puffs

    11 reviews

    With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and...


    Beef Tenderloin Lollipops

    1 review

    Bite-sized beef cubes are easy to pop in your mouth as you mingle at parties. The sweet caramelized onion and...


    Peanut Butter Candy

    3 reviews

    During the holidays, I make a lot of candy for friends, and this simple recipe seems to be a favorite....


    Marvelous Maple Fudge

    28 reviews

    Use this delicious, easy recipe for potlucks, large family gatherings or bake sales. Line your pan with foil to make...


    Buttery Almond Crunch

    19 reviews

    Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...


    Peppermint Hard Candy

    2 reviews

    This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect...


    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...

    Butter Pecan Fudge

    54 reviews

    Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about...


    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...


    Marshmallow Easter Eggs

    6 reviews

    I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...


    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...


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    Rum Balls

    63 reviews

    Rum flavor comes through nicely in these traditional, no-bake rum balls. I like to make a few dozen at a...


    Soft Chewy Caramels

    23 reviews

    One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy

    37 reviews

    With only three ingredients, these chocolate-swirl treats take just moments to whip up! If you have little ones visiting for...


    Mounds Balls

    7 reviews

    I make these bite-sized treats as gifts for friends—and I get lots of thank-you notes in return. The mailman doesn't...

    Decorative Easter Egg

    3 reviews

    TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
    Easter “eggstra” special!...


    Old-Fashioned Lollipops

    3 reviews

    Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We...


    Bugle Cones

    1 review

    Making these treats is a breeze. I simply whip up a sugary filling, roll it into small balls to resemble...


    Maple Pralines

    This recipe rekindles memories of my grandfather and his love for making maple syrup. When I was in college, my...


    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...

    Coconut Almond Candy

    The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in...


    Snowball

    8 reviews

    I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...


    Brandied Cherry Balls

    7 reviews

    These special candies look impressive but are actually quite easy to prepare. The brandy really complements the cherries and chocolate.—homebody2,...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    22 reviews

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


    Chocolate Cherry Candies

    I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...


    Homemade Candy Bars

    6 reviews

    Reports Karen Grant of Tulare, California, "I enter these treats, which are similar to Kit Kat bars, at the fair...