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recipe for copycat fannie mae caramels

Copycat Fannie Mae Caramels

Made with sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, whipping cream, milk, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, walnuts, tempered dipping chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chop suey candy

Chop Suey Candy

Made with peco flakes, baking soda, sugar, corn syrup, water, Spanish peanuts, salt, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate covered cherry nut easter egg

Chocolate Covered Cherry Nut Easter Egg

Made with chocolate, confectioners' sugar, pecans or walnuts, milk, butter or margarine, vanilla pudding, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for three-ingredient heavenly hash candy

Three-Ingredient Heavenly Hash Candy

Made with milk chocolate chips, mixed nuts, marshmallows

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut pecan balls

Coconut Pecan Balls

Made with chocolate, powdered sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, toasted pecans, vanilla extract


Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for bologna candy

Bologna Candy

Made with dates, nuts, brown sugar, milk, butter, coconut flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peppermint pig

Peppermint Pig

Made with red food coloring, marshmallow creme, sugar, peppermint oil, aluminum foil, corn syrup, water, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno peanut brittle

Jalapeno Peanut Brittle

Get ready to kick your candy game up a notch with this jalapeno peanut brittle. It's sweet, it's spicy, and it's definitely not your grandma's brittle.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apricot bonbons

Apricot Bonbons

Made with white coating chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, dried apricots, flaked coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for george bush's pralines

George Bush's Pralines

Made with pecans, brown sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cherry bon bons

Cherry Bon Bons

Made with cherry juice, margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt, maraschino cherries, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for leche quemada, mexican candy

Leche Quemada, Mexican Candy

Made with brown sugar, salt, evaporated milk, sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burnt sugar candy

Burnt Sugar Candy

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butterscotch coconut candy

Butterscotch Coconut Candy

Made with pecan halves, paraffin wax, powdered sugar, evaporated milk, margarine, flaked coconut, butterscotch chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jimmy carter's peanut brittle

Jimmy Carter's Peanut Brittle

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, water, corn syrup, peanuts, baking soda, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for froot loop candy

Froot Loop Candy

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

recipe for creamy peppermint patties

Creamy Peppermint Patties

Made with shortening, cream cheese, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for german potato candy

German Potato Candy

Made with potato, powdered sugar, peanut butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for quick pudding mix pralines

Quick Pudding Mix Pralines

Made with pecan, butterscotch pudding mix, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for heavenly hash bars

Heavenly Hash Bars

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


recipe for grandma's fudge nuggets

Grandma's Fudge Nuggets

Made with nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, corn syrup, vanilla extract, evaporated milk, powdered sugar, vanilla wafers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bailey's irish cream balls

Bailey's Irish Cream Balls

Made with cocoa powder, corn syrup, vanilla wafer cookies, pecans, powdered sugar, Bailey's Irish cream


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun pralines

Cajun Pralines

Made with pecan, sugar, brown sugar, milk, butter or margarine, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for scottish toffee

Scottish Toffee

Made with water, sugar, butter, vinegar, golden syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican orange candy

Mexican Orange Candy

Made with butter, sugar, milk, pecans, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave almond roca

Microwave Almond Roca

Made with chocolate bars, almonds, butter, sugar, salt, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for coconut easter eggs

Coconut Easter Eggs

Made with shortening, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, coconut flakes, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old school cafeteria peanut butter candy

Old School Cafeteria Peanut Butter Candy

Made with butter, graham crackers, peanut butter, powdered sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate mint candy

Chocolate Mint Candy

Made with green food coloring, peppermint extract, white candy coating, semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white pralines

White Pralines

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade tootsie rolls

Homemade Tootsie Rolls

Made with corn syrup, powdered milk, margarine, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned vinegar taffy

Old Fashioned Vinegar Taffy

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, vinegar, water, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red coconut balls

Red Coconut Balls

Made with condensed milk, sweetened flaked coconut, strawberry gelatin powder


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate-covered jelly beans

Chocolate-Covered Jelly Beans

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the lion house's pulled honey candy

The Lion House's Pulled Honey Candy

Made with butter, honey, sugar, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pastel mints

Pastel Mints

Made with butter, milk or half and half, mint extract, creamy style frosting mix, red or green food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for heavenly hash candy

Heavenly Hash Candy

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for russell stover-esque candy

Russell Stover-esque Candy

Made with chopped nuts, butter, milk chocolate bar, chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for raspberry caramels

Raspberry Caramels

Made with raspberry extract, water, milk, sugar, cream of tartar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy wine balls

Easy Wine Balls

Made with powdered sugar, port wine, corn syrup, vanilla wafer cookies, Dutch-process cocoa, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch bon-bons

Butterscotch Bon-Bons

Made with butterscotch morsels, chocolate morsels, ice cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for b-52 balls liqueur candy

B-52 Balls Liqueur Candy

Made with almonds, vanilla wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar, almond paste, Kahlua, Grand Marnier, or Bailey's liqueur, corn syrup, white chocolate


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican brown sugar candy

Mexican Brown Sugar Candy

Made with water, pecans, butter, buttermilk, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, corn syrup, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bourbon bonbons

Bourbon Bonbons

Made with shortening, semisweet chocolate morsels, butter, bourbon, milk, powdered sugar, pecans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mexican mocha balls

Mexican Mocha Balls

Made with powdered sugar, maraschino cherries, nuts, salt, butter or margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican caramel candy (cajeta de celaya)

Mexican Caramel Candy (Cajeta de Celaya)

Made with cinnamon, cornstarch, baking soda, milk, goat milk, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy english toffee

Creamy English Toffee

Made with nuts, brown sugar, sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jello marzipan fruits

Jello Marzipan Fruits

Made with almond extract, shredded coconut, Jell-O Gelatin, almonds, sweetened condensed milk, sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for best ever mexican pralines

Best Ever Mexican Pralines

Made with pecans, whipping cream, brown sugar, vanilla

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic peanut butter easter eggs

Basic Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vinegar candy

Vinegar Candy

Made with sugar, vinegar, water, butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate ramen

Chocolate Ramen

Made with candy bars, Ramen noodle

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mahogany butter crunch toffee

Mahogany Butter Crunch Toffee

Made with bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, baking soda, sliced almonds, light brown sugar, water, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beer peanut brittle

Beer Peanut Brittle

Made with beer, sugar, lemon juice, water, peanuts, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours




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