Looking for homemade candy recipes that are all treats and no tricks? These devilishly delicious homemade Halloween treats are perfect for a scarefest to remember!
34 Homemade Halloween Candy Recipes
Updated on Sep. 06, 2024
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Spiced Chocolate Truffles
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe is legendary. —Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, WI
(Avoid these these common homemade chocolate truffle mistakes!)
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 89 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Butterscotch Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level. —Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 64 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peppermint Patty Recipe
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make lots of different candy at Christmas to give as gifts. It can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it to see the delight it brings people. Calling for just a few ingredients, this candy is one that is quite simple to prepare. —Joanne Adams, Bath, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 patty: 69 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Scary Eyeballs
Total Time
50 min
Servings
40 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best part! —Shannon Blatchley, Ludlow, Massachusetts
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Peanut Butter Cups
Total Time
20 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. —LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 123 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Candied Pecans
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some to a doctor at the hospital where she works, and he said they were too good to be true! —Opal Turner, Hughes Springs, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 ounces: 380 calories, 30g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Trail Mix Clusters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicious snacks make wonderful gifts, and although they look and taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop, they couldn't be more guilt-free. The dried fruit and nuts are heart-healthy and full of fiber. Bet you can't eat just one! —Alina Niemi, Honolulu, Hawaii
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 79 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Trail Mix Slices
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.—Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey
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Mini S’mores
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite.—Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 145 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Licorice Caramels
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 12 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna Higbee, Riverton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 92 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 65 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein.
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Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It’s a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.—Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 176 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Marshmallow Ghosts
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand, they can be put together at a moment's notice.—Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 137 calories, 6g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Magic Wands
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the colors to fit any party theme. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 wand: 103 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 175 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Martian Marshmallows
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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Caramel Candy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
64 pieces (2-1/2 pounds)
From the Recipe Creator:
I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since. I make them for Christmas, picnics and charity auctions. They are so much better than store-bought caramels. Once people have a taste, they ask for the recipe. —Marcie Wolfe, Williamsburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 72 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Pecan Caramel Candies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the making becomes just as fun as the eating. —Julie Wemhoff, Angola, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 44 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats
Total Time
10 min
Servings
15 treats
From the Recipe Creator:
Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for portable snacks. —Sonia Rohda, Waverly, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 70 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Chocolate Billionaires
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I made sure this recipe made the trip with me! —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce-weight: 172 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Marbled Orange Fudge
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles. Bright orange and marshmallow swirls make it a perfect takealong for events and get-togethers. —Diane Wampler, Morristown, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
about 1 ounce: 109 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Peanut Butter Cereal Treats
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! —Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 treat: 147 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Oreo Fudge
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children's school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the mixture mellows. It's so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 133 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Soft Chewy Caramels
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches each year. Today, I do at least 95 percent of the cooking at home, but my wife does much of the baking. —Robert Sprenkle, Hurst, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 58 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Potato Chip Clusters
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for merry munching during holiday trips or parties. They travel well in containers without melting or getting soft. —Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cluster: 63 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Microwave Fudge
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 2-1/3 pounds (81 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You’re moments away from a pan of creamy fudge. Just microwave, stir and spread. This easy homemade fudge recipe is the best. —Sue Tucker, Edgemoor, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 59 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Cinnamon Peanut Brittle
Total Time
15 min
Servings
20 servings (1-1/4 pounds)
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this sweet, peanut-packed candy for Christmas and sent some with my husband to work. His co-workers liked it so much they asked for more. It has a lovely glossy look and the cinnamon is a delightful surprise. You've got to try this peanut butter brittle recipe. —Grace Miller, Mansfield, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 153 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Three-Chip English Toffee
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 pieces (about 2-1/2 pounds)
From the Recipe Creator:
With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of melted chips plus a sprinkling of walnuts. Packaged in colorful tins, these pretty pieces make impressive gifts. —Lana Petfield, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 397 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Marshmallow Puffs
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and now I make them for our two grandchildren. They're perfect for the holidays when time is so precious. —Dody Cagenello, Simsbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 83 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Candy Bar Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-3/4 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I've made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it's like a candy bar. Everyone who's tried it loves it. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Coconut Almond Candy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in the sweet, creamy filling! —Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 candy: 167 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Mixed Nut Clusters
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up with each cluster in its own foil or paper candy cup. —Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 85 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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