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Hard Candy Recipes

Treat yourself to a hard candy recipe or two! Take a look at our collection of recipes, including a cinnamon hard candy recipes, and get tips and tricks for the best candy you’ve ever had.

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    Old-Fashioned Lollipops

    Kids of all ages will savor these fun fruity lollipops. I received the recipe from my sister-in-law years ago. We still make them in a rainbow of jewel colors in her memory every Christmas. They're great stocking stuffers!

    Soda Cracker Chocolate Candy

    "My husband and I make several batches of this easy, chocolaty nut squares for holiday gifts," notes Margery Bryan of...

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    Saltine Cracker Candy with Toasted Pecans

    My kids and grandchildren love this saltine cracker candy recipe. The neighbor kids rush right over when they find out...

    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...

    Hopscotch Treats

    "When the mood for something sweet strikes, I turn to these crunchy snacks packed with butterscotch flavor," reports Gayle Becker...

    Macadamia-Coconut Candy Clusters

    These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...

    Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

    Kids of all ages enjoy making and eating these fun treats. The decorated pretzels are a pretty gift in a...

    Hard Candy

    Create unique flavors and colors with homemade hard candy. This recipe makes it simple to make your own candy for...

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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...

    Crispy Chocolate Mounds

    Make these bite-size treats while the Turkey Rice Soup is simmering and then chill. The recipe is so simple that...

    Peanut Clusters

    "My husband, Greg, likes to mix up these treats with the kids," says field editor Deb Darr of Falls City,...

    Mounds of Bugs

    If you have helping hands in the kitchen, this is a perfect recipe for you. Kids will squeal with delight...

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    Watermelon Candy

    Who knew making hard candy could be so easy? This old-fashioned watermelon candy recipe requires only a few ingredients and...

    Buttery Almond Crunch

    Meet the Cook: This delectable candy is crisp but not as hard as peanut brittle. Some people say it reminds...

    Candy Cane Reindeer

    These edible candy cane reindeer are a fun holiday activity to do with kids. They’re also fantastic for dressing up...

    Triple-Nut Candy

    I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each...

    Crunchy Candy Clusters

    These cereal and marshmallow clusters are so simple that I make them for the holidays each year, as my family...

    Chocolate-Coated Pretzels

    These pretty pretzels are simple to make and are great gifts any time of the year. —Virginia Chronic, Robinson, Illinois

    Magic Wands

    These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the...

    Homemade Almond Roca

    My easy almond roca recipe is an old favorite that we keep in steady use from mid-November until the New...

    Anise Hard Candy

    I love to make anise recipes, and this flavorful candy is one of my favorites. Oftentimes I'll wrap up pieces...

    Chocolate Pretzel Rings

    If you like chocolate-covered pretzels, you'll love these simple snacks. They're fun to make any time of year because you...