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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 caramel-wrapped marshmallows

Caramel-Wrapped Marshmallows

Made with marshmallows, vanilla extract, sugar, corn syrup, margarine, evaporated milk, baking soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for marshmallow truffles

Marshmallow Truffles

Made with marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, coconut

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for milk chocolate peanut butter bark

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

Made with milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
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

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recipe for christmas bark

Christmas Bark

Made with white chocolate, dried cranberries, pistachios or chopped macadamia nuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 coconut almond fondant

Coconut Almond Fondant

These bite-sized balls of sweetness are filled with coconut and almonds. A delicious sweet treat dipped in 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 kahlua balls

Kahlua Balls

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato pom-poms

Potato Pom-Poms

Made with chocolate bark, mashed potatoes, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, almond extract, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 chocolate whiskey balls

Chocolate Whiskey Balls

Made with pecans, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, corn syrup, whiskey, confectioners' sugar


Time:   1-2 hours


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 red coconut balls

Red Coconut Balls

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


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate walnut brittle

Chocolate Walnut Brittle

Made with baking soda, vanilla extract, toasted walnuts, nonstick cooking spray, sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for new orleans pralines

New Orleans Pralines

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade marshmallow animals

Homemade Marshmallow Animals

Made with non-stick cooking spray, coarse decorating sugar, unflavored gelatin, sugar, water, salt, corn syrup, vanilla extract, gel food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 best ever mexican pralines

Best Ever Mexican Pralines

Made with pecans, whipping cream, brown sugar, vanilla

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 fudge stuffed easter eggs

Fudge Stuffed Easter Eggs

Made with chocolate, butter, chocolate pudding mix, milk, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 beer peanut brittle

Beer Peanut Brittle

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 easy potato candy

Easy Potato Candy

Potato candy is a delicious treat made from potatoes, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. It's a popular snack in many parts of the world, and it's perfect for satisfying sweet...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 dr. pepper peanut brittle

Dr. Pepper Peanut Brittle

Made with sugar, butter or margarine, salt, Dr. Pepper, peanuts, soda

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white pralines

White Pralines

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

Method:   stovetop
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 beijinho de coco (brasilian candy)

Beijinho de Coco (Brasilian Candy)

Made with whole cloves, egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, grated coconut, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for peanut butter roll

Peanut Butter Roll

Made with evaporated milk, peanut butter, powdered sugar, shortening, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old-fashioned hard candy

Old-Fashioned Hard Candy

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 deep fried candy bars

Deep Fried Candy Bars

Made with shortening or oil, flour, salt, water, baking powder, caramel covered candy bars

Method:   deep fryer
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 low carb chocolate kisses

Low Carb Chocolate Kisses

Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate cherry cordials

Chocolate Cherry Cordials

Made with dipping chocolate, maraschino cherries, butter, corn syrup, confectioners' sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 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 candied kumquats

Candied Kumquats

Made with sugar, kumquats, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy pralines

Easy Pralines

Made with pecans, butter, whipping cream, light brown sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for edible easter basket

Edible Easter Basket

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amaretto chocolate balls

Amaretto Chocolate Balls

Made with chocolate chips, almond extract, almonds, sweetened condensed milk, amaretto liqueur

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 peppermint mints

Peppermint Mints

Made with sugar, water, butter, oil of peppermint, food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours




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