Candy and Sweets
Candy recipes like truffles, peanut brittle, caramels, almond bark.
Candy Truffles
Truffles are a tasty treat that are always popular around the holidays. But you don't need a holiday to make a batch. Try a fruit orange-chocolate truffle, or maybe triple-chocolate mocha truffles is the flavor of the day.
Taffy
Make this more than just a childhood memory, make it yourself! Try the classic salt water taffy or a fun tricolor version.
Homemade Marshmallows and Treats
Spare yourself the preservatives and make your own marshmallows. Lots of recipes including chocolate, peppermint and coconut marshmallow flavors. Also candies using marshmallows like caramel-wrapped or chocolate nut covered.
Cooking Glossary
Nougat: A candy made from sugar and honey mixed with nuts. This mixture is then formed into slabs and sliced.
Praline: In French cookery this is a powder or paste made of caramelized almonds and/or hazelnuts. American cookery refers to a candy consisting of caramel and pecans.
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