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    Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

    The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a...


    Family-Favorite Cinnamon Candy

    I have fond memories of standing at my grandmother's stove with my mom and my aunts, helping to make this...


    Chocolate-Dipped Candy Canes

    I couldn't resist combining my two loves—peppermint and chocolate—in this recipe. These are so easy, but if one breaks in...


    Truffle Football Cupcakes

    These luscious truffles combine peanut butter and chocolate deliciously. They're terrific shaped into balls for a holiday treat tray. But...


    Peppermint Kiss Cookies

    These peppermint kiss cookies bake up a batch of festive cheer in just four simple steps.


    Stained Glass Candy

    This recipe gives you two variations—green-colored candy with wintergreen flavor and red-colored candy with cranberry flavor. I like to make...


    Lemon Jelly Candies

    This timeless candy will add a little sparkle to any candy assortment. The tart jellies will be a refreshing treat.—Taste...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...

    Peppermint Swirl Fudge

    Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...


    Caramel Cookie Candy

    These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...


    Cherry-Nut White Fudge

    Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge...


    Southern Pecan Candy

    Unlike traditional pralines, this recipe is spread in a pan, then cut into squares. It is loaded with pecans and...


    Milky Way Fudge

    If you're busy, but would still like to make something special for the holidays, try this fudge. It uses candy...


    Bird Nests

    This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these....


    Tiger Peanut Butter Candy

    A good friend gave me this recipe, and I cut it in half to make just enough for me. The...


    Chocolate-Covered Bacon

    Indulge in the ultimate fair-food treat at home with this easy chocolate-covered bacon recipe, ready in under an hour. Customize...


    Raspberry Hard Candy

    Old-fashioned hard candy appeals to old and young alike. Everyone is thrilled with the awesome raspberry flavor.—Joe Caden, Sutton, West...

    Kids’ Sushi

    I’ve taken these fun mock sushi rolls to picnics and parties and served them at home with an Asian dinner....


    Decorative Easter Egg

    TAKE A CRACK at crafting this sugar ary shell from CT’s cooks. It’s sure to make
    Easter “eggstra” special!...


    Praline Grahams

    Someone brought these crunchy, nutty treats to a meeting I attended, and I wouldn't leave without the recipe. They're super...


    Cashew Crunch

    Folks can't stop eating buttery, brittle-like candy. Try using almonds or your favorite nut in place of the cashews as...


    Tiger Butter Bark Candy

    Fans of tiger butter fudge will revel in this version that's very similar to bark candy. The chocolate swirls are...


    Easy Microwave Caramels

    These caramels were "homework" for a candy-making class that I took some time ago...and I've repeated that assignment over and...

    Mounds Balls

    I make these bite-sized treats as gifts for friends—and I get lots of thank-you notes in return. The mailman doesn't...


    Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

    My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...


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    Aunt Rose’s Fantastic Butter Toffee

    Elevate your homemade candy game with this easy butter toffee recipe—wonderful for gifting, sharing or indulging in a...


    S’more Drops

    I first tried these gooey morsels in a sixth-grade home economics class. My friends and I would eat each mouthwatering...


    Amaretto Cream Truffles

    The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to...


    Homemade Mango Marshmallows

    Homemade marshmallows are much better than bagged ones. I had yummy results when I flavored my recipe with mango nectar....