Candy and Sweets

Turn your kitchen into a candy lab. These lollipops are super fun to make, and actually really easy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Candied citrus peels make a stunning garnish for cakes and other pastries, but they're not just for show. They're delicious in their own right, especially when you give...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet cherries and milk chocolate. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to satisfy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with milk chocolate chips, mixed nuts, marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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This brittle is almost as easy to make as it is to enjoy, with sugar and peanuts coming together in a sweet symphony of simplicity. The only tough part is waiting for it to cool.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delightful little mints in any flavor or color. So have fun and enjoy making your own batch of buttery butter mints.


Time:   30-60 minutes

These tasty peanut butter bonbons are quick and easy, but they're also delicious. They only take a few ingredients and you can whip up a batch in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Love those chocolate covered cherries you get from high-end candy shops? Well, now you can make them at home with this simple recipe.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These sugar-coated cranberries are a tasty snack, or make a pretty holiday garnish. They are simply made with cranberries, sugar, and water.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Throwing a spoonful of baking soda into this toffee creates a very cool sponge effect from the air bubbles. Just make sure you've got a candy thermometer on hand for precise measurement.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's something magical about Froot Loop candy. Maybe it's the colorful marshmallows, or that it's made with everyone's favorite cereal. Go ahead, indulge in a little bit of...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Try your hand at candy making with this simple recipe. Cook sugar, corn syrup and water to the hard-crack stage, then add in cinnamon oil for flavor and red food coloring.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

As anyone who's made homemade caramel before knows, the process can be a little bit fickle. But this recipe for creamy caramels is guaranteed to produce perfect results every time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Looking for a delicious homemade version of your favorite candy? Made with just a few simple ingredients, these candies are incredibly easy to make and taste just like...

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with almond extract, vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, corn syrup, salt, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

You'll be eating these candied figs like, well, candy. They take a few days to do right, but once you've got a batch ready you'll see that they're worth it.

Method:   electric skillet/wok, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

These sugary rose petals make beautiful decorations for cakes and other baked goods.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Swirled white and bittersweet chocolate makes a dazzlingly pretty lollipop that you can decorate to your heart's content.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chocolate candy coating, small red gourmet jelly beans, small pink, purple and white gourmet jelly beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A few tablespoons of flavored liqueur is the key to this decadent truffle filling. Try making it with creme de menthe, Grand Marnier, or maybe some Amaretto.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with miniature marshmallows, sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This peanut butter and chocolate candy is shaped to look like the Buckeye nut (also known as a horse chestnut).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cream cheese, butter, flaked coconut, vanilla extract, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A twist on the Maine favorite candy (Needhams), this version uses a sweet mashed potato and coconut base topped with chocolate and cut into squares.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with peanut butter, mashed potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

This slow cooked candy is the perfect treat for any festive occasion. It's creamy, crunchy and oh-so-chocolaty! The combination of chocolate and peanuts create a unique sweet and salty...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Colorful, craveable, stick-in-your-teeth saltwater taffy isn't too tough to whip up at home with pantry staples. Pick your favorites flavors and colors for this old-fashioned treat and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with shortening, chocolate chips, Rice Krispies, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, peanut butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A little sweet, a little caffeinated... such a perfect treat. Beans and semi-sweet chocolate are the only two ingredients you need for these delights.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Soft, sticky saltwater taffy is as fun to make as it is addictingly tasty. This recipe makes a classic vanilla flavor, but you can add in your own colors and flavors to pull whatever taffy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These pralines are delicious and rich, with a slight crunchy texture from the pecans. The sweet buttermilk and syrup add a subtle flavor of caramel that pairs perfectly with the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cream cheese, salt, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, Rice Krispies, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

No need for the candy store, you can make gummi bears at home!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Is there any dessert bite better than a rich, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle? These truffles will send you straight up to chocolate heaven.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Wine, cherries, and chocolate? Hard to pick a trifecta of more romantic ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chocolate almond bark, Oreo cookies, cream cheese, white almond bark

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Sweet tooth alert: if you're looking for a fun treat, it's time to create your very own homemade candy corn, and we promise it's less scary than it sounds.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, maraschino cherries, marshmallows, milk chocolate chips, margarine, whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, almonds, pecans, walnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're in the mood for a sweet treat, these easy caramels are sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with just four simple ingredients, these caramels are quick and easy to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with shortening, semisweet chocolate chips, margarine or butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, peanut butter, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, green food coloring, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, oil of peppermint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Dark chocolate, white chocolate, with some nuts thrown in. However you decide to make it, the only bad thing about this bark is that it doesn't grow on trees.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

No need for a campfire for this classic treat. Bring the fun inside by using your microwave to melt the chocolate and marshmallows. Same favorite childhood s'mores (without the...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with vegetable oil, white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, flour, vanilla extract, chocolate candy kisses

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, kumquats, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Looking for a fun and delicious kitchen project? Try our homemade marshmallows recipe and create fluffy and flavorful treats that are a must-try recipe for any dessert lover.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours