Candy Recipes
Discover our best candy recipes from real home cooks, featuring beginner candy recipes, reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.
25 Small-Batch Christmas Candies
We love Christmas candy—but we don't always need several pounds of it! That's why we rounded up these holiday favorites that serve 20 or less. You'll be able to satisfy all of those sweet cravings without tons of leftovers.
Snowman Oreo Balls
Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...
Grandma’s Best Christmas Candy
Gram always made the best sweets, including candy. These tried and true candies will become favorites all over again as...
52 Recipes for Homemade Christmas Candy
Make the holidays extra merry with these old-fashioned Christmas candy recipes. From barks to brittles, truffles to taffy, we've got...
This Saltine Cracker Candy Is a Must-Make for the Holidays
This salty-sweet creation is studded with toasted chopped pecans.
30 Barks & Brittles for Extra-Happy Holidays
People always crack a smile when they break open a package of homemade bark or brittle. Make these chocolaty, nutty,...
How to Host a Feast of the Seven Fishes
Whether you're Italian through and through or simply love seafood (and holidays), use these ideas to host an unforgettable Feast...
Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...
40 Vintage Peppermint-Flavored Desserts Because We’re Dying For Christmas
We have over 30 ways to get your peppermint fix this holiday season.
How to Make Copycat Peppermint Patties
When you're searching for a sweet treat, look no further than this copycat peppermint patty recipe—just as good as the...
Easy Candy Recipes That Make the Holidays Sweeter
When you need special treats for family gatherings, an open house or to give as gifts, these easy candy recipes...
25 Homemade Chocolates You Can Gift
These scrumptious Christmas chocolates are the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
74 Sweet Stocking Stuffers for Christmas Morning
The night before Christmas, hang these sweet stocking stuffers by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon...
Sundae Funday Bark
Any occasion is the right time to serve this easy-to-make bark. The fruits—packed with flavor but not overly sweet—go so...
Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
Here's my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. Maraschino cherries add a sweet and unexpected punch...
Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge
If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, then you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of...
5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch
Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential...
Vintage Sponge Candy Recipe
Sponge candy is a true vintage treat that brings back memories of childhood and the corner sweet shop. Now's the...
Go Nuts! Coconut Caramels
I saw this candy recipe on a cooking TV show, but made some adjustments to suit our tastes. We make...
Caramel Cookie Candy
These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...
S’more-Dipped Cherries
Dress up any Christmas cookie tray with these cute bites. Dark chocolate chips plus four other ingredients are all you’ll...
Cranberry Orange Truffles
Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and...
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
I've given these delectable candies with a nutty surprise inside to teachers and friends. —Debra Pedrazzi, Ayer, Massachusetts
Chocolate Truffles
You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine....
Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups
Our children love these rich, creamy candies. —Aljene Wendling, Seattle, Washington
Bugle Cones
Making these treats is a breeze. I simply whip up a sugary filling, roll it into small balls to resemble...
Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee
I don't live in the country, but I love everything about it—especially good old-fashioned home cooking! Every year, you'll find...
Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy
Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...
Mint Truffles
These chocolaty candies have such an appealing look and sweet flavor, it's hard to believe they take only minutes to...
Pulled Taffy Candy Canes
My grandmother always made these at Christmastime and said her mother did, too. The soft and chewy canes have a...