Candy Recipes

This is a wonderfully easy and simple recipe that can be whipped up in a jiffy. My children affectionately call this chocolate peanut butter Chex mix candy "puppy chow". Great as a...

Date rolls are a savory holiday treat, and can be made any time of the year.

Ampalaya (bitter melon) is a zucchini-shaped vegetable with dark green, wrinkly, striped skin and bitter flesh. In spite of its questionable appearance and pungent flavor, ampalaya has been used...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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. ...

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,...

Lollipop crystals are a fun, sweet treat that are very easy to make, even for young children - although an adult should always be present to operate the stove and handle hot syrup. Additionally,...

Enjoy Fall with this yummy pumpkin fudge recipe...share it with friends over a steaming cup of cider, serve it after Thanksgiving dinner or add it to your Christmas holiday baking must-haves. it...

Brownies are delicious no matter what flavor they are. Chocolate is the most popular baked flavor but I think the best are peanut butter chocolate brownies. You still get that amazing chocolate...

Looking for a quick and easy recipe to make your holidays just a little more delicious? What about a recipe for homemade candy that you can use for gifts? Follow the steps below to make mouth...

Once you make your own gourmet marshmallows, you will never go back to those you see in the plastic bags in the grocery store. Add your own flavorings, coloring, even toppings to the basic...

Almond roca is a bark-type candy with two layers. The first layer is similar to a brittle, with almonds stirred in. The second layer is melted chocolate with more almonds. Almond roca can be made...

Is there someone whose socks you want to knock off? Or perhaps you'd just like a tasty little decadent chocolate snack that you oh-so-richly deserve. Here ya go: it's quick, it's easy, it's manna...

Make maple candy from maple syrup with a few simple steps. People enjoy tapping maple trees, gathering the sap and making their own maple syrup to create these maple candy treats. Making maple...

Nougat is a sweet, chewy confection that most people have come to know in some variation or other. Many relate it to the Snickers or Three Musketeers bars, but it is part of many types of sweets...

Have you ever heard of making your own marshmallows? Well it's possible with this recipe. Why buy them at the store when you can make them easily at home, plus they are healthier because they...

My all time favorite treat growing up was the Irish Potato. Not containing any potato product at all, this desert is made from cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon. Like many types of chips, you...

Sweet, sticky toffee is a wonderful treat any time of year. Basic toffee is a simple candy that can be made easily on your stove top. But its easy, buttery recipe makes it perfect for sweet and...

Making rock candy is a fun way to teach children about science. Kids can learn about how crystals grow from a sugar water recipe. You can explain to them that the shapes of the candy are actually...

Whether served during the holidays or at the ballpark, glazed popcorn is a delightful treat for anyone at any age. The glaze used to make candied popcorn is relatively easy to make, though caution...

Making homemade candy suckers is quite easy. It just takes a few ingredients, many that you probably have in your home already, and a little bit of patience. Thanks to food coloring and an...

With the holidays rapidly approaching, this is a great time to check out a recipe for making your own caramel apples at home. Some recipes for caramel apples call for opening a few dozen...

Who doesn't love popcorn balls? I know as a child I loved when Halloween came around just because I loved popcorn balls. That was really the only time of the year I ate them. I guess it's an fall...

Cotton candy is a fluffy, sweet treat prized by children all over the world. Introduced to the general public at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, the candy was (and still is) essentially...

While the origins of English Toffee are unclear, this sweet candy has become immensely popular around the world. Historically, it is assumed to have been created in the 19th century. The basic...

Pulled sugar is a simple recipe using sugar, water and vinegar. By cooking the pulled sugar carefully and making sure the temperature is accurately measured, the cooked sugar will turn into a...

My friend Samantha loved this quick and easy recipe so much she’d clean my house, run my errands and iron my clothes just to get a batch. Yeah. I lied, told her it took all day to make. I...

Mint candies can be peppermint, spearmint or another type of natural flavoring. Wintergreen and other oils are not of the actual mint leaf. There is an unlimited number of different types of...

Traditionally a staple of bridal showers, baby showers and wedding receptions, butter mints are tiny bursts of tasty, breath-freshening delight. There's a myriad of colors and flavors available,...

Candy cigarettes could be found in stores as far back as the 19th century. In 1970 and 1991, a ban was considered in the United States but was never passed. Today, candy cigarettes aren't as...

These Nut Goodie bars are easy to make and delicious. It takes about 45 minutes to make this Nut Goodie Bar recipe and possibly less than that to eat them. They are a delicious chocolate bar recipe.

Stained glass candy is not just a yummy treat for your family; it also makes a festive gift or unique party favor, and it looks beautiful on your table, especially during the holidays. Mix up this...

Fondant is a versatile confection that can be used as a smooth glaze for cakes and pastries and for chocolate candy filling. Learning to make fondant is a necessity for any serious candy maker....

Traditional recipes for homemade caramel corn almost always call for the use of corn syrup. However, it is possible to make caramel corn without this ingredient. Molasses can be a sweet...

Fondant is a smooth sugary concoction that can be utilized many ways by the baker or candy maker. It can be flavored and used as the center for candies, or as a coating for dried nuts and fruits....

Milk hard candy is a popular sweet that is commonly found in Asian countries like Japan. This hard candy tastes like buttery sweetened condensed milk, and it can be sucked on just like hard...

Taffy is a popular chewy candy sold all over and long a favorite of cooks that make homemade candy. From its early beginnings as a seashore treat to an everyday delicious treat, taffy has proven...

Combine water, sugar and corn syrup in a pan, and heat at medium heat. Stir mixture until the sugar dissolves. When the mixture starts to boil, stop stirring it. This keeps the sugar from...

If the arcade in your basement has a gumball machine that's running low, and the kids are looking for an indoor project, try making homemade gumballs. The following recipe makes about 1/2 lb. of gum.

This is the easiest recipe I have ever tried for really yummy fudge. It never has crystals like I would often get when using the stove method. Only 4 ingredients, if you add the nuts. How easy...

Swirl lollipops are a fun treat to eat and to make. You don't have to be an experienced candymaker to enjoy these tasty treats. All you need is an afternoon and the right ingredients, and you can...

Swedish Fish are one of the most widely recognized nostalgic candies on the market. Whether you are a child or an well into adulthood, everyone recognizes the telltale signs of the red candy fish...

For most people, cotton candy brings back memories of fairs, amusement parks, circuses or nights at the fireworks. Most people believe that cotton candy can only be produced in bulk and bought at...

This homemade maple walnut saltwater taffy recipe needs very few specialized ingredients. Most importantly, you'll need the maple sugar or maple granules, which you can usually buy from health...