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    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 make you look like a hero. (No one needs to know how simple they were to make.)

    Chocolaty Peanut Clusters

    I turn to my slow cooker to prepare these convenient chocolate treats. Making candies couldn't be any easier! —Pam Posey,...


    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones...


    Candied Cherries (Cherries Glacé)

    Candied cherries, or cherries glacé, are a beautiful way to spruce up a dessert display or transform your pancakes and...


    Tanghulu

    Learn how to make tanghulu, a classic Chinese street food that looks gorgeous and tastes even better. We coat strawberries...

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    Eggnog Truffles

    I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone...


    Champagne Truffles

    Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...

    Cake Balls

    Our cake balls recipe transforms a simple box of cake mix into irresistible bite-sized treats with just four simple ingredients....


    How to Make Copycat Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark

    With just a few ingredients, you can make a copycat of Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark in no time.


    Chocolate-Covered Matzo

    Chocolate-covered matzo is layered with toffee, melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt for a classic Passover dessert. No...


    Potato Candy

    My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand....

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    How to Make Williams Sonoma Copycat Peppermint Bark

    A huge fan of Williams Sonoma peppermint bark? Learn how to make this coveted holiday treat at home with just...


    Malted Milk Bark

    An old-time candy gets a fresh makeover. This is one of our favorite malted milk ball dessert recipes. The malted...


    Reese’s Pieces Bark

    Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...


    Chocolate Bacon Bark

    Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...


    Buddy the Elf Bark

    Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...

    Pretzel Strawberry Bark

    This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...


    Matcha Bark

    How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...


    White Chocolate Coconut Bark

    Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...


    Homemade Gelt

    Skip the grocery store gelt! Instead try this quick and easy homemade gelt that will wow all of your Hanukkah...


    Peppermint Milkshake

    Our recipe for peppermint milkshake makes a thick, creamy and smooth shake that’s filled with peppermint extract and peppermint candies....


    Pacoca

    Pacoca (Brazilian peanut candy) is an easy treat that has only five ingredients! It's a popular sweet in Brazil, and...


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    Birthday Cake Fudge

    This decadent birthday cake fudge is the perfect thing to make your big day special. Or prepare it ahead and...


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    Easy Fudge

    Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...

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    Snowman Oreo Balls

    Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...


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    Almond-Pecan Date Truffles

    My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some...


    Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

    Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois


    Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge

    If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet...