Candy Recipes

Wilton makes Candy Melts, also known as confectionery coating. These combine flavorings, vegetable oil, sugar and milk solids to create an easy-to-melt confection used for coating or dipping...

Peanut Brittle is probably one of the first candy ever made. It is the perfect candy for the holidays since its loved by all and is relatively easy to make. It also stores well and can be made...

Easy, yummy and super quick! This candy is great for anytime. Can be made on top of the stove or in the microwave. You can also used a slow cooker as well.

English toffee is a fun and delicious treat that takes almost no time at all to make. English toffee tastes great around the holidays, but makes a fun dessert for any time of year. Best of all,...

Making the same old caramel to give away can get old. Why not spice things up a little with some delicious licorice caramels? The recipe to make licorice caramel is simple, and only takes a few...

Almond bark is an excellent candy coating that is easy to work with, even for inexperienced or beginning candy-makers. The amount of almond bark you will need will depend on your recipe or how...

Sometimes you'll want to be able to pour melted Wilton candy melts into molds or to use to coat candies. Melted Wilton candy melts aren't pourable on their own. Using just a little bit of solid...

Most brands of candy melts come in either chocolate brown or white. If you want to make candies in other colors, you'll need to color the candy melts yourself. Fortunately, this is very easy and...

This fudge is super fast and easy to make. It requires only basic ingredients, ones that everyone keeps on hand. This recipe does make a peanut butter candy. I'll provide an alternative in the...

I love homemade edible gifts. They can be immediately enjoyed, you don’t have to return them and they won’t clutter up your already overstuffed closets and drawers. So, here are some tasty...

On a budget this holiday season? Love to give handmade gifts? Love chocolate? I have been getting rave reviews on this easy, yet spectacular chocolate nut bark recipe. The last people I gave it...

We all have our favorite foods and snacks but here are some of the MOST addicted foods ever!

M&Ms are small chocolate pieces covered in a candy shell. Melt the M&Ms to make a syrup or topping or to mix into a dough. The melted chocolate will have candy bits in it. However, if you...

Scottish Tablet is a sweet, rich fudge type of candy. It is made in several flavors but the basic butter tablet is my favorite. Make sure you only use unsalted real butter for this recipe. The...

You can call it a sweet or candy or a confection, but on either side of the Atlantic, toffee tastes wonderful. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, toffee is "a sweet meat made from sugar...

S’mores, s’mores and more s’mores! I have come up with a fabulous party idea featuring all things s’mores. For your next holiday event, kid’s birthday celebration or just a friend’s night out,...

Everyone likes chocolate, right? Well, you can make your own chocolate candies or treats at home!

Marzipan is a sweet almond and sugar paste that is easy to make and can be used in baking, cooking and candy making. It is soft, sweet and moldable and can be found in many pastry shops and candy...

Need a fun, easy dessert made from cereal to keep kids busy during the holidays? Here is a fun treat to make using Corn FLakes, marshmellows, green food coloring, (plus more) and red hots candies...

If you are looking for a quick and easy candy recipe you have come to the right place. Cracker candy is made out of four ingredients that you probably already have at home! This makes a great...

Scotland is famous for several things, such as the bagpipes and haggis. However, a little-known fact about this country is that it is home of the deep-fried Mars bar. If you love this candy bar,...

Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this is the best cookie bars. And it requires no baking. And ladies this part is just for you. These will really satisfy those pre-menstrual cravings. Salty,...

Here is a family favorite! My dad shares this recipe with me. Dad is not a cook of any kind. But he can make caramel corn with this sure proof recipe. Make sure you have a timer for the rolling...

Around the holidays this is one of the best recipes to make. You do not even need to run the oven as you can do everything over the stove or even in the microwave. These bars will tempt your...

This is one of the best holiday treats ever. It reminds me of the candy that I use to sell in the fall with campfire. It is delightful and sinful all at the same time.

Here is a old fashion treat. Anyone who loves nuts and sweets will be sure to love this recipe for peanut brittle. It is fun to make, and always has a good presentation. This recipe makes about...

Wondering what to do with all those leftover mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving? Well, you could make mashed potato candy. It’s easy to make and it’s a treat that’s sure to please! If you have...

If you've ever wanted to rebel against the old childhood order not to play with your food, there are few better ways to do this than creating candy sculptures. You can build this candy car from...

Everyone loves peanut brittle, but did you know it is easy to make? Surprise your friends with homemade peanut brittle - there is no need to tell them how easy it is to make. It makes a great...

Sour candies have become very popular during the past thirty years. Citric acid is used to make these candies sour. Citric acid was first obtained from lemon juice in 1784, and now is commonly...

These chocolate covered peanut clusters are delicious, and oh-so-easy! We look forward to eating them (en masse!) during the holidays! Once you learn how, all your relatives will be begging you...

Most people buy their caramels in a bag, but have you ever wondered to yourself; Just how are caramels made? Well, with this recipe, you can make your very own homemade caramels. Make them for...

Create your own candy assortment box with delicious handmade candies. Making your own box of candy allows you to customize it to the recipient's taste and even sneak in some special surprises. A...

Chocolate is so temperamental that I often wonder how anyone had the patience to invent it, but it tastes so wonderful! Lots of people want to dip candy (or nuts or all kinds of things) in...

Christmas toffee is the perfect solution to that long list of small gifts at holiday time. Co-workers, teachers, and neighbors will be wowed by the presentation and the delicious treat inside. ...

For a cake or dessert centerpiece, there is nothing more elegant and impressive than edible decorations. Sugar is a clay, the baker a sculptor. Sugar can be formed into just about any shape you...

Divinity Fudge is basically a meringue type candy that is fluffy on the inside and has a crisp outer layer. There are many variations on this recipe. Some contain pecans, walnuts, coconut,...

Fudge is decadent and luscious which equates to expensive and time consuming to make. Here are the steps to making fudge at moments notice with only one bowl and a pan. You’ll be indulging...

There are hundreds of different candy mints on the market, in thousands of flavors. They are so versatile, you can use them for almost any occasion.

Barbie cakes are a fun twist on birthday treats. They showcase a popular doll while presenting an edible element. Decorating the cake portion, which represents the doll's skirt, is the most...

Marzipan is a sugary, almond paste known for its sweetness and pliability. Although its exact origins are unknown, marzipan has been a staple of celebrations worldwide for centuries. For instance,...

Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge is a delightful treat for the holiday season. Whether you make it for Thanksgiving or Christmas everyone will love sampling this sweet piece of homemade candy! This...

As a little girl, Cinnamon Candy Apples were one of my favorite fall treats. There are some tricks to making a good Candy Apple. If the syrup is not brittle enough, or the candy is too thick,...

Maple candy comes into season in the winter and early spring months, when sap collected from the maple trees generates the freshest syrups, fondants and candy. Candy leaf molds create the...

Marzipan is a delicious confection made from ground almonds and sugar. It's used as cake frosting and filling. Its malleability makes it perfect for creating cute little characters and edible...

Creamy caramel icing is just what it sounds like: a sweet treat that's ideal for dipping, toppings or spreads. The ingredients, if cooked correctly, will produce a sweet and creamy dessert that is...

Here I will show you how to make your own Pixie Sticks.

Hot Air Candy is a fantastic, old-fashioned holiday treat. Actually, it’s fantastic year round! Also known as Sponge Candy, due to the many holes in it, this candy can be coated in chocolate or...

Candy flowers are cheerful decorations for cakes, cookies, squares and decorative wreaths or centerpieces. Flowers can be placed directly onto a dessert or adhered with frosting to a wreath or...

Sugar molds come in many different sizes and shapes. They are made out of materials that can withstand high temperatures necessary for boiled sugar recipes and lollipop syrups. Sugar molds can be...