Candy Recipes

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    Coconut Cashew Brittle

    6 reviews

    This rich buttery brittle has always been part of our Christmas candy collection. Lots of coconut and cashews ensures it's...


    Hosts of Ghosts

    5 reviews

    This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...


    Tiger Butter Fudge

    1 review

    My younger brother and I share a passion for candy making. This smooth and creamy tiger butter fudge is from...


    Pistachio Coconut Chews

    Fans of coconut will enjoy that ingredient in both the top and bottom layers of these nutty, chewy confections. Spiced...


    Candy Easter Eggs

    1 review

    I got this delightful a old fashioned recipe from my mother-in-law. She produced many variations from this basic recipe, combining...


    Easter Egg Candies

    1 review

    Kids will jump at the chance to help in the kitchen when you're making these Easter egg candies. —Gloria Jarrett,...


    Milky Way Fudge

    4 reviews

    If you're busy, but would still like to make something special for the holidays, try this fudge. It uses candy...


    Cranberry Butter Crunch Bark

    One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making butter crunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.—Heather...

    Coconut Bonbons

    5 reviews

    These candies are perfect for any holiday. I like to decorate the tops with a miniature sugar flower or novelty...


    Dairy State Fudge

    4 reviews

    I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, so it's only natural I have a lot of recipes that...


    Gumdrop Fudge

    57 reviews

    Making candy is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays. This sweet white fudge is as easy...


    Gianduja

    These layered squares are more “sophisticated” than my usual lineup of Christmas candy, but they’re also very popular. People love...


    Cherry-Nut White Fudge

    Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge...


    Nut Goody Bars

    My mother passed this delicious recipe down to me—we both love to cook. One nice thing about it is that...


    Caramel Nougat Candy

    With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy...


    Trail Mix Slices

    With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna...


    Pumpkin Fudge

    14 reviews

    I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and...

    Eggnog Creams

    9 reviews

    I adapted a creamy, dreamy truffle recipe from a chocolate cookbook and came up with my variation to give as...


    Quick Coconut Bonbons

    1 review

    My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    6 reviews

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Candy Cane Blossom Cookies

    19 reviews

    We like to stir different flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington


    Microwave Fudge

    22 reviews

    You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is...


    Peppermint Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    With flecks of mint candy, this peppermint ice cream recipe is perfect for the holidays. —Berneice Metcalf, Leavenworth, Washington

    Candied Citrus

    2 reviews

    This tart and sweet candied citrus is so easy to make, and it adds a zippy pop to drinks, desserts...


    Easy Microwave Mint Fudge

    1 review

    I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...


    Swirled Peppermint Marshmallows

    2 reviews

    The fluffy, airy texture of handmade marshmallows will remind you of glistening snowflakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Saltine Toffee Bark

    78 reviews

    Everyone loves these salty-sweet treasures—their flavor is simply irresistible. The bark is like brittle, but better. Get ready for a...


    Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

    3 reviews

    I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...


    Butter Mints

    4 reviews

    These creamy butter mints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three...