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Candied Pumpkin DandiesIn a large heavy saucepan, combine every ingredient, Except nuts; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about every 15 to 20 minutes.

 

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Crockpot Peanut DropsChocolate and peanuts in a cup. Great for gifts!

 

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Fudge For OneRecipe for Fudge For One. Mix sugar, cocoa and milk in 1 quart glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 minute. . .

 

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Fannie Mae FudgeRecipe for Fannie Mae Fudge. Mix together milk, sugar, vanilla and butter. Boil mixture for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add marshmallows. . .

 

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz CrackersHere's a way to make some pretty groovy treats for gifts or just for you to eat and share. Easy and inexpensive. I am making these for holiday gifts and packaging them in biodegradable compost-able cello bags.

 

Adding sprinkles to chocolate candy.

Homemade Candy RecipesMaking candy at home can be a fun and delicious activity to do with your family. Valentine's Day, Halloween and Christmas are popular holidays for making special candy but it is always appreciated.

 

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Extending the Shelf Life of Fudge?Does anyone know how to cook fudge that lasts 1 to 3 months? I have been making fresh fudge for years and it lasts about 2-3 weeks. I would like to supply a local farm shop but it would need to last at least a month. Quite a few local fresh fudge shops achieve a 3 to 6 month shelf life and say they don't use preservatives?

 

A woman using a microwave.

Microwave Candy RecipesYou don't need a stove to make candy, many recipes can be made right in the microwave. This is a great way to teach kids to cook.

 

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Chocolate Almond BarkWhen I was a little girl in the 1960's, my parents would treat my brother and I once a month with a special trip to the original Boehm's Candy Kitchen that was at the base of Snoqualmie pass near Seattle. Boehm's candy is some of the finest in the world; I can attest to that.

 

Spreading chocolate chips on top of the toffee.

ToffeeA family tradition at Christmas.

 

A piece of homemade fudge.

Basic FudgeUsing this basic never-fail fudge recipe, I like to make up my own combinations of fudge. This time I made a chocolate/butterscotch/cashew fudge.

 

A pan of O Henry bars.

O Henry BarsNeeded to use up some peanut butter and Karo syrup, so I made this recipe.

 

Mallow Filled Choco Graham Balls on plate

Mallow Filled Choco Graham BallsGraham crackers, mini-marshmallows, and candy covered chocolates can be put together to make these filled choco balls for a fun family treat.

 

Truffles on plate

3 Ingredient TrufflesThese delicious chocolate truffles are easy to make with just three basic ingredients. They make wonderful treats for Valentine's Day or Christmas.

 

Whipped Chocolate Truffle Candy Bars

Whipped Chocolate Truffle Candy BarsSimilar to a Three Musketeers bar, this delicious candy bar has a whipped chocolatey filling. They are easy to make, using only a few simple ingredients.

 

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Squares of fudge on a white background.

Two Ingredient Fudge RecipesIf you are looking for a fast and simple fudge recipe, try one of the two ingredient ones found on this page.

 

Meringues in bowl

Making Microwave MeringuesMeringues are suprisingly easy to make in this recipe. Just combine egg whites with confectioner's sugar to bake these delicious little cookies right in the microwave.

 

Orangeades finished on paper

Making OrangettesOrangettes are a delicious treat for the holidays. They are made using cooked, sugar syrup coated, and then dried orange peels. The final delicious addition comes when they are dipped in bitter chocolate. Find the instructions and photos needed for recreating this recipe here.

 

Milk Candy Balls (Yema) on plate

Milk Candy Balls (Yema)These milk candy balls are called yema in the Phillippines. They are made from sweetened condensed milk, egg and sugar.

 

Homemade candy trees with nests and jelly bean eggs.

Candy Trees with NestsChocolate covered chow mein noodles and jelly bean eggs combine to make these cute birds' nests for your spring or Easter table. This is a page about making candy trees with nests.

 

Chocolate Covered Swedish Fish with sprinkles

Chocolate Covered Swedish FishI had a big love for chocolate covered gummy bears until I realized that the chocolate would instantly melt off once in your mouth, quickly turning the treat into plain old gummy bears with a flash of chocolate. Because Swedish fish are a bit firmer and you can easily bite into them, the chocolate to gummy ratio is consistent and makes for an awesome sweet snack. I one-upped them by using some of the reds and whites from my Christmas sprinkles to decorate them. It also gives them a nice texture!

 

A plate of banana candy.

Making Banana CandyThe main ingredient in this candy is bananas for an uncooked treat. This is a page about making banana candy.

 

Hard Tack Candy bags

Hard Tack CandyThe first time I had this, it came from Beechy's a wonderful Amish store in Illinois. While I haven't been able to make candy quite as pretty as theirs, it tastes the about the same. :)

 

Homemade fudge on a cutting board.

Fudge Came Out GrittyAccording to accomplished fudge makers, there are a couple of things that can cause gritty fudge, including not adding Karo syrup. This is a page about what can cause fudge to come out gritty.

 

Nut Fudge in a wood box.

Cherry Nut Fudge RecipeThis delicious cherry nut fudge can be prepared two ways, with or without chocolate. Try both. This page contains a cherry nut fudge recipe.

 

Pieces of fudge on a plate with cherries.

Cherry Fudge RecipesCreamy chocolate fudge is enhanced by the addition of cherries. Both dried cherries or jarred Maraschino cherries can be used. These little squares make a wonderful gift.

 

Candied grapefruit peels in a bowl.

Candied Grapefruit Peel RecipeGrapefruit peel, boiled in sugar, water, and corn syrup becomes this delicious treat. This page contains a candied grapefruit peel recipe.

 

Pastel Candies in bowl

No Cook Pastel CandiesWe call it "pastillas". This is one of the simplest to make and easiest to sell in stores and schools. Kids love them and even adults. The best thing with this treat is that you earn a profit of almost 50%. See how it is made.

 

Fudge in a white bowl.

Zachary's Crème Drops Fudge RecipeThis page contains a Zachary's Crème Drops fudge recipe. These vanilla cream filled, chocolate covered drops are often available around the holidays. Some stores carry them all year. Mix these sweet candies with peanut butter and a bit of butter then microwave and refrigerate for a easy to make treat.

 

Marshmallow Popcorn Hearts on plate

Marshmallow Popcorn HeartsThis is a take on marshmallow popcorn balls. They're made with pink mini marshmallows and shaped into hearts. They are crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. This is a fun recipe for all ages!

 

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Hand held piece of No-Bake Peanut Butter Caramel Crunch

No-Bake Peanut Butter Caramel CrunchI love the taste of caramel and this stuff is scrumptious! This is the second batch I have made. The first one was just a few days ago and the two of us devoured it. I'm planning to take this batch to a pot luck supper tomorrow night. I hope we can keep our hands out of it. I will have to hide it somewhere.

 

caramel sticking to spoon

Making Homemade CaramelThe flavor of caramel complements so many other food items, as well as makes a tasty treat on its own. This page will show you how to make either a soft or hard caramel candy. This is a page about making homemade caramel.

 

A sheet pan with caramel covered nuts.

Caramel Pecans or Walnuts RecipeTry this delectable dessert next time want some caramel nutty goodness. This page contains caramel pecans or walnuts recipe.

 

Several pieces of fudge with walnut pieces.

Chocolate Caramel Walnut FudgeThe delicious addition of walnuts and the flavor of caramel enhance this chocolate fudge recipe. This is a page about chocolate caramel walnut fudge.

 

pudding squares on plate

Jello Pudding Fudge RecipeHere is a unique fudge recipe to try. This is a page about making Jello pudding fudge.

 

Egg-Free Meringues

Making Egg-Free Meringues (Vegan)When the price of eggs becomes prohibitive, you might want to try this unique substitution for the egg whites. This page contains an egg-free meringues recipes.

 

Marshmallows covered in chocolate and caramel.

Chocolate-Covered CaramallowsThese sweet candy treats combine caramel, chocolate and marshmallows. This is a page about making chocolate-covered caramallows.

 

Fudge squares piled on a wooden pizza spatula.

Preventing Crumbly Fudge?This is a page about preventing crumbly fudge. Fudge can turn out crumbly if it is cooked too long or gets too hot.

 

Pouring the flavored Jello into the apple halves.

Making Caramel Apple Jello ShotsThis is a page about making caramel apple jello shots. Try this tasty adult jello treat for a fall gathering.

 

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Using Chocolate Melts to Make Candy?Can chocolate melts be used to make Heavenly Hash candy? If so, want amount would you use? Is it pound for pound the same?

 

Making Oreo Balls

Making Oreo BallsThis is a page about making Oreo balls. These delicious candies begin with crushed Oreo cookies.

 

Chocolate Nut Cluster on white plate

Chocolate Cluster RecipesMake these delicious nutty treats for any occasion. This page contains chocolate clusters recipes.

 

Organic Coconut Oil Chocolates

Organic Coconut Oil ChocolatesMake your own delicious chocolate treats using the best ingredients. This is a page about organic coconut oil chocolates.

 

Jar of peanut butter with spoonful of peanut butter resting on top.  Peanuts are spread around the jar.

Peanut Butter Roll CandyThis is a page about peanut butter roll candy. This old fashioned candy starts with two household staples, a potato and peanut butter.

 

Three pieces of peanut butter fudge against a white background

Making Peanut Butter Fudge Using Vanilla...This is a page about making peanut butter fudge using vanilla frosting. A new twist on fudge making starts with packaged cake frosting.

 

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Microwave Fudge Recipes

Microwave Fudge RecipesA quick way to make fudge is by using your microwave. This is page contains easy microwave fudge recipes.

 

Easy Fudge Recipes

Easy Fudge RecipesMaking fudge for the holidays is a family tradition in many families. This is a page contains easy fudge recipes.

 

stack of light creamy fudge

Recipes for Boston Creme CandyThis page contains recipes for Boston creme candy. Try this old fashioned nutty caramel fudge for a delicious homemade candy.

 

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Recipe for Chocolate Balls?There used to be a recipe that made balls dipped in chocolate with most of these ingredients: powdered sugar, sugar, cream cheese, milk chocolate chips, and shortening. Does anyone recall it?

 

pile of corn flakes

Cornflake Candy RecipesThis page contains cornflake candy recipes. An alternative to rice crispy treats is homemade no bake candies using cornflakes.

 

cinnamon, hazelnuts, and chocolate

Cinnamon Hazelnut Toffee RecipesThis page contains cinnamon hazelnut toffee recipes. Homemade toffee is a real treat and also makes a yummy gift.

 

Caramels Supreme Finished and wrapped caramels.

Caramels SupremeThe recipe for these tasty dipping caramels came from a Farm Journal Homemade Candy cookbook I'd inherited from my mother. My 12 year-old son picked this recipe for me to "help" him make.

 

Chocolate Candy

Chocolate Candy RecipesThere are so many delicious chocolate candy recipes that you can make a new one every time you like. This page contains chocolate candy recipes.

 

Quick and Easy Chocolate Candy

Quick and Easy Candy Recipes?This page contains quick and easy candy recipes. Making candy at home does not have to be a difficult and time consuming chore.

 

Caramel Rolls

Caramel Roll RecipesThese satisfy your sweet tooth whether rolled into candy or rolled with dough and baked into pastries. This is a page about caramel roll recipes.

 

Peppermint Patties

Peppermint Patties RecipesThe exquisite flavor of peppermint with or without a coating of luscious chocolate make these a standout confectionery treat. This page contains peppermint patties recipes.

 

English Toffees

English Toffee RecipesDelicious confections whether chewy or hard can be made from butter and sugar. This page contains English toffee recipes.

 

Rum Balls

Rum Ball RecipesA delicious confection you can make ahead for holiday party treats or gifts. This page contains rum ball recipes.

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Square

Chocolate Peanut Butter SquaresThe combination of peanut butter and chocolate makes a delicious confection to share. This page contains chocolate peanut butter squares.

 

Chocolate and Peanut Clusters

Peanut Cluster RecipesPeanut clusters are an easy to make candy treat. This page contains peanut cluster recipes.

 

Girl eating a homemade lollipops.

Making LollipopsThis page is about making lollipops. Making your own suckers is not difficult, and you can change the flavor and color to suit the season.

 

bowl of sugar

Burnt Sugar Candy RecipesBurnt Sugar candy isn't really made from burnt sugar. It's made by cooking sugar until it has caramelized and turned a deep brown ('burnt') color. This page contains burnt sugar candy recipes.

 

Handmade Chocolate Bars with dried fruit.

Homemade Chocolate?This is a page about homemade chocolate. Satisfy your chocolate craving, not with a candy bar from the market, but with a delicious piece of homemade chocolate.

 

Cow Pies Candy

Cow Pies Candy RecipesThis page contains cow pies candy recipes. There are several variations of this chocolate candy, often containing nuts and raisins, that you can try.

 

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Millionaire Candy Recipes?This page contains millionaire candy recipes. Combine chocolate, caramels, and nuts to create these scrumptious candies.

 

Maple Fudge

Maple Fudge RecipesThis page contains maple fudge recipes. Instead of chocolate try making fudge using maple syrup.

 

Chocolate Toffee

Chocolate Toffee RecipesThis page contains chocolate toffee recipes. If you are looking for a sweet treat that is easy to make and will satisfy your chocolate craving, try chocolate toffee.

 

Peanut butter fudge made with cake frosting and peanut butter.

Cake Frosting Fudge RecipesThis page contains cake frosting fudge recipes. A quick and easy way to make fudge begins with a tub of cake frosting.

 

Dried Fruit Bark

Dried Fruit Bark RecipesThis page contains dried fruit bark recipes. Dried fruit and maybe even some nuts can be added to melted chocolate to create a scrumptious, easy to prepare fruit bark.

 

Bowl of Almonds

Almond Crunch RecipesThis page contains almond crunch recipes. This delicious candy is similar to peanut brittle.

 

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark RecipesThis page contains peppermint bark recipes. Traditional peppermint bark combines the delicious flavors of dark and white chocolate with crushed peppermint candy. There are many variations on the original recipe.

 

Chocolate Cheese Fudge

Chocolate Cheese Fudge RecipesThis page contains chocolate cheese fudge recipes. Choose your cheese and make some cheesy fudge.

 

Butterscotch Haystack Recipes

Butterscotch Haystack RecipesThese butterscotch and peanut butter flavored candies are quick and easy to make and sure to be an instant hit with friends and family.

 

Pecan Marshmallow Log

Making a Pecan Marshmallow LogThis is a page about making a pecan marshmallow log.

 

A row of chocolate cover peanut butter balls.

Making Peanut Butter Balls (Buckeyes)Like peanut butter and chocolate, then you will love these delicious candies. This page contains recipes for making peanut butter balls, also known as buckeyes.

 

Divinity Fudge

Diabetic Fudge RecipesThis page contains diabetic fudge recipes. Satisfy the sweet tooth of someone when sugar is not an option.

 

Making Homemade Meringues

Making Homemade MeringuesMeringues are an easy to make, low fat confection. This is a page about making homemade meringues.

 

Chocolate Bon Bons

Chocolate Bon Bon RecipesThis page contains chocolate bon bon recipes. Chocolate lovers are always looking for new ways to enjoy their favorite delight.

 

Candy Corn Fudge

Candy Corn Fudge RecipesThis page contains candy corn fudge recipes. A very sweet, tasty treat can be made with candy corn.

 

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge RecipesIf you are not a fan of the newer methods of making fudge and are longing for the version cooked on the stove, then old fashioned fudge recipes are for you. This page contains old-fashioned chocolate fudge recipes.

 

Peanut Brittle Recipes

Peanut Brittle RecipesThis well liked confection can be made fresh at home. This page contains peanut brittle recipes.

 

Fudge Recipes

Fudge RecipesThis chocolate confection is great to make for gifts and gatherings. This page contains fudge recipes.

 

Divinity Fudge

Divinity Fudge RecipesThis delicious holiday candy is not hard to make, but does take some time. This page contains divinity fudge recipes.

 

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge RecipesThis confection is usually appreciated for any occasion or as a gift. This page contains peanut butter fudge recipes.

 

Coconut Brittle Recipes

Coconut Brittle RecipesThis page contains coconut brittle recipes. Coconut adds an interesting variation on the popular peanut brittle.

 

Doo Doo Drops Recipes

Doo Doo Drops RecipesThis page contains Doo doo drop recipes. Doo doo drops, despite their name are a delicious peanut buttery, chocolate, oatmeal treat. This page contains doo doo drop recipes.

 

Cashews

Cashew Brittle RecipesThis page contains cashew brittle recipes. Use cashews for a variation on the traditional peanut brittle.

 

An Irish potato candy covered in chocolate.

Irish Potato Candy RecipesStarchy potatoes are good for more than just a savory side dish. Make cute potato shaped confections, usually containing potatoes and powdered sugar. Despite the name, these candies originated in Philidelphia.

 

white chocolate fudge

White Chocolate Fudge RecipesTry this variation on more traditional chocolate fudge. This page contains white chocolate fudge recipes.

 

Homemade chocolate truffles.

Homemade TrufflesChocolate truffles are a smooth, creamy, delectable confection. Traditionally they are made with a chocolate ganache center coated with chocolate or cocoa. You can customize them by substituting your favorite fruits, nuts, or other sweet fillings. This is a page about homemade truffles.

 

Homemade rock candy.

Homemade Rock CandyThis is a page about making homemade rock candy. Rock candy is very easy to make. It is perfect for kids to make for their classmates for any holiday.

 

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Using Runny Marzipan?While making marzipan this morning I made the mistake of putting way too much egg white in it. I frantically added extra icing sugar, I didn't have any more almonds, but it still hasn't gone solid.

 

Stack of caramel candies.

Homemade Caramel RecipesThis page contains recipes for homemade caramels. Whether you like them soft and gooey or in firm chewy squares, caramels are delicious. Rather than buying commercial candies or expensive gourmet varieties you can make these confections at home.

 

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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Candies with Sea Salt Topping?Does anyone have a recipe for chocolate covered peanut butter candies with sea salt on top? I had these once and the sea salt helped balance out the sweetness and made them a bit more savory.

 

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Making Soft Candy Similar to Orange Slices Using Lemon Juice?I want to make a soft candy (like an orange slice, only softer, but using real lemon juice).Thanks

 

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Strawberry DivinityCombine sugar, syrup, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then cook without stirring to 260 degrees F on candy thermometer. Combine beaten egg whites and jello.

 

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Nutty BuddiesChocolate nutty clusters that are simple and quick to make.

 

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Chocolate SnowballsMelt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler until smooth. Add cream cheese and vanilla, stirring until smooth and cream cheese has melted.

 

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Sugar ApricotsThis recipe can be multiplied. Peel and stone the apricots, leaving them as whole as possible. Put them in a large pan or preserving pan, and to every pound of apricots add a half a pound of dry sugar.

 

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Seashore SweetiesRoughly chop 1 cup 3 Musketeers Brand Minis and unwrap and set aside six 3 Musketeers Brand Minis. Combine the chopped 3 Musketeers with 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl

 

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Fudge Does Not Form Soft Ball?When I try to make my mom's old fashioned fudge, it never forms a ball. As many pans as I've tried, it's either gummy or hard when I pour it on the buttered platter, what am I doing?

 

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Peanut Butter MeltawaysThese are the smoothest and easiest meltaways ever. Prepare pans by either lining a jellyroll pan with parchment paper OR placing small paper baking cups in tassie pans (muffin tins).

 

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