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    Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs

    Spring desserts abound, but the one we look forward to every year is this chocolate Easter eggs recipe. Decorate them...


    Peanut Clusters

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


    Four-Chip Fudge

    I stir up this wonderful creamy fudge every Christmas. My friend Marlene gave me the recipe years ago, and I've...


    Minty Snowmen

    Each year I choose a different decorating theme for my holiday kickoff party—last time it was snowmen and snowflakes. These...


    Tootsie Roll Fudge

    When my husband came home with 50 pounds of Tootsie Rolls he bought at a discount store, I had to...


    White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies

    Candy making can be easy! Have kids help roll the candies in sprinkles, colored sugar or jimmies. Store in an...


    Aloha Brittle

    A vacation to Hawaii inspired me to create this mouthwatering brittle. Coconuts, macadamia nuts and pecans make my tropical-tasting recipe...


    Bavarian Mint Fudge

    My sister-in-law sent this mint chocolate fudge to us one Christmas, and it's been a traditional holiday treat in our...

    Nut Fudge

    Some 17 years ago, when I was dating the man who is now my husband, his mother gave me this...


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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Crunchy, chewy, and covered in chocolate—this billionaire’s chocolate candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy...


    Chewy Almond Nougat

    We've been making this nougat recipe for years. It continues to be a tradition for when the kids and grandkids...


    Coconut Caramels

    When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...


    Carnival Caramel Apples

    With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...


    Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

    My mother came across this fudge recipe in a newspaper some 40 years ago. One taste and you'll see why...


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    Buckeyes

    Buckeyes are an Ohio-born treat that need just five ingredients. The hardest part of this recipe will be saving any buckeyes...


    Candy Christmas Tree

    This is the perfect centerpiece at your holiday get-together and the best thing about it is that it is eatable.—Kathryn...


    Easy Chocolate Truffles

    My children and I often make these super-easy chocolate balls during the holiday season to dress up our cookie trays...

    Maple Nut Balls

    I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends...


    Homemade Gumdrops

    Your friends and family will remember these chewy, fruity candies long after they've licked the last bit of sugar off...


    Cranberry Nut Bark

    Studded with chunks or cranberries and nuts, this sweet creamy confection is the perfect last-minute gift! It's ready to wrap...


    Tumbleweed Dessert

    These easy-to-make tumbleweed dessert clusters are a perfect blend of salty and sweet. They're great for after-school snacks, birthday parties...


    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...


    Quick Coconut Bonbons

    My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...


    Double Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Anyone who's fond of chocolate will like this smooth, nutty fudge twice as much. I enjoy making several batches when...


    Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

    My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...


    Orange Jelly Candies

    Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have...