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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Peanut brittle is a classic Christmas candy treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Fresh strawberries are wrapped in a sweet coconut coating and then dipped in chocolate. A decadent bite of sweetness that is simply perfect for any occasion.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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

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 butter, water, sugar, salt, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with jelly beans, shredded wheat biscuits, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with colored sugar, flavoring & color, plain gelatin, water, sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Get creative in the kitchen with this fun recipe for cake balls. These bite-sized treats can be made with any flavor of cake and frosting, and decorated in a variety of ways to fit any...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sugar, kumquats, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with habanero chile, sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, glycerin, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours