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recipe for mashed potato haystacks

Mashed Potato Haystacks

Made with mashed potatoes, confectioners' sugar, coconut, vanilla extract, salt, baking chocolate

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coffee pralines

Coffee Pralines

Made with vanilla extract, butter, sugar, buttermilk, water, instant coffee powder, baking powder, salt, pecans

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 butterscotch bon-bons

Butterscotch Bon-Bons

Made with butterscotch morsels, chocolate morsels, ice cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low carb chocolate kisses

Low Carb Chocolate Kisses

Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 abenaki pumpkin candy

Abenaki Pumpkin Candy

Made with fresh cilantro, pumpkin, baking soda, sugar, water, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mississippi old fashioned pecan pralines

Mississippi Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chocolate-wine balls

Chocolate-Wine Balls

Made with sugar, walnuts, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla wafers, red wine, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 mexican orange candy

Mexican Orange Candy

Made with butter, sugar, milk, pecans, oranges

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter sesame balls

Peanut Butter Sesame Balls

Made with water, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, dry milk, oatmeal, toasted sesame seeds, nuts or seeds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate raspberry creams

Chocolate Raspberry Creams

Made with shortening, semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, white chocolate chips, raspberry preserves, raspberry brandy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 hawaiian candy

Hawaiian Candy

Made with vanilla extract, pecans, cream, brown sugar, sugar, crushed pineapple, butter, preserved ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate raspberry truffles

Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Made with crushed almonds, confectioners' sugar, sweetened condensed milk, raspberry liqueur, butter or margarine, raspberry jam, semisweet chocolate morsels

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for strawberry jello balls

Strawberry Jello Balls

Made with coconut, grated nuts, strawberry Jello, sweetened condensed milk


Time:   under 30 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 coconut drop candy

Coconut Drop Candy

Made with shredded coconut, sugar, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 scottish butterscotch candy

Scottish Butterscotch Candy

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vanilla extract, sugar, water, butter, lemon juice, cream of tartar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peppermint cream wafers

Peppermint Cream Wafers

Made with vegetable food coloring, sugar, corn syrup, milk, cream of tartar, oil of peppermint

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter caramel candy

Peanut Butter Caramel Candy

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, brown sugar, milk, white corn syrup, peanut butter, butter or oleo

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for melt in your mouth toffee

Melt In Your Mouth Toffee

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, butter, sugar, brown sugar, chopped walnuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for halawa tamr (date and walnut drops)

Halawa Tamr (Date and Walnut Drops)

Made with nuts, aniseed, walnuts, confectioners' sugar, dried figs, dried pitted dates, honey


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy christmas candy

Easy Christmas Candy

Made with mini candy-coated chocolate pieces, vanilla baking chips, vegetable oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruit flavored marshmallows

Fruit Flavored Marshmallows

Made with confectioners' sugar, gelatin powder, water, sugar, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for heath bar candy

Heath Bar Candy

Made with chocolate chips, butter, sugar, nuts

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 homemade butterfinger candy bars

Homemade Butterfinger Candy Bars

Made with chocolate, peanut butter, light corn syrup, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for butter toffee

Butter Toffee

Made with semisweet chocolate chips, sugar, water, butter, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cream cheese candy mints

Cream Cheese Candy Mints

Made with food coloring, powdered sugar, cream cheese, extract


Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 jello balls

Jello Balls

Made with jello, sweetened condensed milk, coconut


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kahlua balls

Kahlua Balls

Made with corn syrup, Oreo cookies, nuts, powdered sugar, Kahlua


Time:   over 5 hours


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 peanut butter cherry balls

Peanut Butter Cherry Balls

Made with flaked coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, confectioners' sugar, coconut, walnuts, peanut butter, maraschino cherries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chocolate frito candy

Slow Cooker Chocolate Frito Candy

Made with peanuts or honey roasted nuts, fritos, pretzels, butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kahlua bon bons

Kahlua Bon Bons

These Kahlua Bon Bons are the perfect treat for any coffee lover. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these bite-sized balls of sweetness are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet potato candy

Sweet Potato Candy

Made with butter, pecans, brown sugar, evaporated milk, salt, sweet potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey marshmallows

Honey Marshmallows

Made with water, honey, unflavored gelatin, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for aunt gonda's peanut brittle

Aunt Gonda's Peanut Brittle

Made with baking soda, sugar, corn syrup, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry divinity

Strawberry Divinity

Made with coconut, sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites, strawberry Jello, chopped nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave divinity

Microwave Divinity

Made with sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, egg whites, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, candied fruit

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cappuccino bon bons

Cappuccino Bon Bons

Made with whipped cream, fudge brownie mix, eggs, water, oil, coffee crystals, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broken glass candy

Broken Glass Candy

Made with oil flavoring, sugar, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water, food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pretzel nut clusters

Pretzel Nut Clusters

Need an easy candy fix? Mix pretzels and nuts into melted chocolate for a sweet "bark" style treat.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for coconut balls

Coconut Balls

Made with shortening, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, pecans, vanilla extract, coconut, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for gourmet chocolate bark

Gourmet Chocolate Bark

Made with raisins, semisweet chocolate chips, butter, Brazil nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for homemade chocolate caramels

Homemade Chocolate Caramels

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for coconut creme filled bon bons

Coconut Creme Filled Bon Bons

Made with powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, chopped pecans, butter, flaked coconut, chocolate chips, paraffin wax

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours




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