Candy Recipes

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...

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...

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...

This is an inexpensive easy to make treat for the whole family, kids love to eat them and make them. some people call these Haystacks, butI never really saw a ressmlence. There great for parties...

Sour candies are popular with children. Make homemade sour candies in various flavors. The drink mix adds the sour taste. The candy only tastes sweet if sugar is added. The candies have a slight...

Because of their potential to melt into a sticky, gooey mess (which is why we love them), caramel candies can be a challenge to package. However, several different ways of packaging caramel candy...

Homemade caramel candies make delicious gifts and are tasty complements to holiday flavors like apples, cinnamon and pumpkin. Making caramels at home is simple, but it does require practice and...

Caramel candies, or caramel chews as they are often referred to, can be more difficult to melt then you may think. Trying to melt the caramel candies in a microwave by themselves can make an...

Making homemade chocolate candies of all sorts is a creative process and a surprisingly easy one. You can make fudge, chocolate truffles and a variety of other candy-store favorites in your own...

Gummy bears are tiny (.79 inches long) gelatin-based candies with a distinctive rubbery texture that are molded in the approximate shape of a bear. The original Haribo candies are sold in packages...

The production of Life Savers begins with the selection of flavors. Before any candies are produced, a team of chemists develops the artificial flavoring for the candy. There are three steps in...

Candy bouquets are tasty treats that combine two of the most commonly gifted items: candy and flowers. From chocolate to cookies, dipped fruit to cake pieces, there is an endless variety of candy...

I admit it, I'm a chocoholic. Especially when it comes to the candies known as Turtles or Pixies. I just don't want to pay their price. With only three main ingredients, how hard can it be to...

How to make peanut butter candies

Would you like personalized M&Ms for your next wedding, birthday party or anniversary? There are many options available to customize your favorite chocolate candies. The user-friendly...

Holidays and candy just seem to go together. Easter, especially, is a fantastic time to get into your kitchen and whip up some sweet, colorful treats. The thought of making your own Easter candies...

Life Savers Gummies are a soft, chewy version of the original Life Saver candies that were introduced by American chocolate maker Clarence Crane in 1912. The candies borrow their shape from the...

Making bugs out of candy can be a fun project for kids as young as preschool age because the technique is so simple. These bugs are handy, too. They can be used to decorate cakes, party platters...

Although gummy bears have been around for almost 90 years, the gummy worm is a relatively recent phenomenon. Having originated in Germany, gummy candy is now enjoyed all around the world. Gummy...

The chocolate candies M&M's are made of two ingredients: liquid milk chocolate and candy shell. The milk chocolate is made from cocoa butter, sugar and milk. The candy shell is made from corn...

Learning to bake imitations of famous foods can be almost as fun as eating them! Twix candy bars are a popular treat for people of all ages, and are surprisingly easy to recreate in your own...

For some candy lovers, chocolate isn't perfect unless it has liquor added to it. Liquor candies are easy to make; and if you make them at home, you can control what you put in them. It's also less...

These delicious candies are sure to please your family, either as an addition to a special holiday meal, or just an after-dinner treat. They are affordable and easy to make. Please note: these do...

This is a very easy recipe. No baking! This recipe is gluten-free, however, ensure that all products are marked as such. Homemade Chocolate Candies are easy enough for kids to make. My family...

I know that you have seen them all over the west coast at expensive coffee shops. These little candies are so easy to make at home with little effort you can have them too without the high price...

When I was a kid there were candy stores that sold different flavors of candied popcorn. Candied popcorn is like caramel corn but instead of a caramel coating, you would have some other flavor. I...

Hard candy molds have been used for hundreds of years. One of the earliest candies created with molds is the candy cane. However, you can create a variety of hard candies with molds, including...

These are great gifts. Add these to a basket of homemade food gifts or wrap them in cellophane and tie them to the top of a package with ribbon. They are perfect for adding to hot cocoa or hot...

Personalized candy seams all the rage, but that is only because it has become very available to purchase. There are lots of ways to get personalized candy. The following article will outline...

The crunchy, yummy goodness of a Butterfinger candy bar can be made right in your own kitchen. This is a fun project for those young and old.

This is a recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Bark. It's a very good recipe to have on hand for those holiday gift baskets! Chocolate Peppermint Bark is very easy to make and very delicious! This...

Curious about the upcoming candy trends for 2008-2009? Here's what's on the horizon in the sweet world of candy.

Custom candies can make great gifts, party favors, or simply fun decorative pieces. There are thousands of molds to choose from and a variety of things you can do with each. Here is how to make...

Here's a fun way to turn peppermint candies into a yummy treat with just a few other ingredients.This is a cooking project kids and teens will enjoy, too.

Creating a treat without going near the stove—or even the microwave—is appealing for many reasons. You’re saving electricity, you’re keeping the house cooler in summer,...

Peppermint candy spoons are a delicious, cool treat that are sure to delight at any occasion. They are easy to make and affordable. Enjoy them with your favorite coffees or teas to add a special...

A candy buffet is a popular display of sweets for parties and weddings alike. The key to having a successful candy buffet spread is to stock up on those candy treats that match the colors, designs...

Candy evolved as a way to satisfy our sweet tooth, and it was originally made from a simple honey syrup. Today, however, candy can be sweetened with refined sugar, honey, artificial sweeteners and...

Candy Kabobs can be a great party treat for the young- or the young at heart. If you use marshmallow candies, you can even roast them over an open flame, but they work well with gummy or other...