Candy Recipes

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    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...


    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...


    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...


    Hazelnut Toffee

    The Willamette Valley produces a lot of hazelnuts, so this recipe truly represents our neck of the woods. I always...

    Mixed Nut Clusters

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


    Tutti-Frutti

    Red and green cherries make these treats look festive. Substitute any fruit in the amount that pleases your palate.


    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...


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    Mackinac Fudge

    38 reviews

    When I got married, a woman at my parents’ church gave me this version of a popular Michigan treat. I...


    Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

    3 reviews

    I'm borderline diabetic, but this sugar-free fudge made with sugar substitute appeases my sweet tooth. —Kaye Hartley, Jacksonville, Florida


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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...


    Creamy Caramels

    59 reviews

    I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since....


    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...

    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    33 reviews

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    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....


    Carnival Caramel Apples

    32 reviews

    With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...


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    Chocolate-Covered Cherries

    18 reviews

    Not only are these chocolate-covered cherries my family's favorite festive dessert, but they make a delicious holiday present too. Best...


    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...

    Holiday Pecan Logs

    10 reviews

    Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas....


    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...


    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...


    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...