Candy Recipes

Hard candies, fudge, caramel corn, toffee, truffles, taffy— Whatever your sweet tooth demands, we’ve got the 5-star recipes.

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Buckeye Balls II

Rating: 4.59 stars
696
These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.
By Allison O'Brien

Caramel Peanut Fudge

Rating: 4.72 stars
123
This is a dessert that is just to die for! It will be a great hit at any bake sales, picnics, or just for you! Anyone ought to love it.
By SKETCHETTE

Microwave Oven Peanut Brittle

Rating: 4.72 stars
967
I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good.
By Linda C.

Old-Fashioned Divinity Candy

Rating: 4.44 stars
92
This is a soft white candy made with light corn syrup.
By Lisa H.

Old Fashioned Molasses Taffy

Rating: 4.06 stars
14
Have an old fashioned taffy pull with this delicious old time recipe. I used to make this 40 years ago when I was 9!
By TeriNewman

Chocolate Orange Truffles

Rating: 4.48 stars
69
Use orange liqueur or orange juice to flavor these dipped truffles. This is a very easy recipe, requiring no candy thermometer and no sensitive tempering of the chocolate.
By Terry

English Toffee

Rating: 4.2 stars
186
This candy tastes wonderful and takes about 15 minutes to make. My sister and I did three batches in an hour one year for Christmas. I use a cast iron skillet and some times just a few of the almonds to help gauge the readiness.
By nora

Peppermint Marshmallows

Rating: 4.48 stars
68
These homemade marshmallows with a hint of peppermint are great for adding to a cup of hot chocolate.
By Cari

Caramels I

Rating: 4.61 stars
147
I got this from a co-worker about 12 years ago. These are the best melt in your mouth caramels I have ever had, and I always have to make them for Christmas.
By JUDI K.

Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge

Rating: 4.49 stars
1965
This is the best recipe for creamy and delicious peanut butter fudge I have ever used. It is great for sharing at work.
By ANGIEH

Fudge

Rating: 4.49 stars
1362
I double the recipe and put in a glass baking dish (9x13 inches). Nice for holidays . . . Keep it for a secret and family and friends will think you worked forever on it . . . (smiles). You can also use peanut butter chips and make peanut butter fudge.
By Dana

Peanut Butter Shoestring Haystacks

Rating: 3.81 stars
12
These are easy, no-bake cookies of peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and shoestring potatoes.
By Julie Pierce
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Five-Star Fudge Recipes
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Caramels

Rating: 4.64 stars
719

I have used this recipe for almost 41 years, and have yet to have any bad batches. My grandson loves 'em!

More Candy Recipes

Puppy Chow

Rating: 4.71 stars
687
This recipe can be served as an appetizer or dessert.
By Nicky

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

Rating: 4.26 stars
590
This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.
By BOOK_WORM

Caramel Popcorn

Rating: 4.85 stars
1892
Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion. If you like chewy popcorn, bake less.
By BS4U2C

Best Toffee Ever - Super Easy

Rating: 4.63 stars
1123
Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.
By FUNKYSEAMONKEY

Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate (Paleo)

Rating: 4.56 stars
181
Homemade chocolate that melts in your mouth. Made without artificial ingredients or waxes, this wholesome treat is ideal for the health conscious individual who enjoys an indulgent treat. Sweetness can be tweaked to taste, and add-in ingredients and combinations are endless. Enjoy!
By Linda

Classic Caramel Corn

Rating: 4.86 stars
401
Sweet and crunchy, this caramel corn is easy to make and tastes better than the county fair's.
By ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®
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Easy OREO Truffles

Rating: 4.76 stars
2149
These truffles are very easy and delicious. You can't go wrong with OREO, cream cheese and chocolate!
By Baker's

S'mores

Rating: 4.84 stars
56
Graham crackers with melted marshmallows and chocolate. Prepared over an open flame, this camping favorite is great for the holidays, too. Not recommended for the stove top.
By CASEY52

Hard Candy

Rating: 4.6 stars
147
An easy recipe for hard candy. The hardest part is waiting for the sugar to reach the proper temperature. Be patient and use a candy thermometer for perfect candy. This recipe can easily be adjusted by using different flavored extracts and food colorings.
By JUDITH SYNESAEL

Candied Lemon Peel

Rating: 4.48 stars
73
This is a good way to use up lemon rind and it goes good with coffee or on cake. It really does taste like candy, and you can do this to ANY citrus fruit. If you use oranges you can add brandy, cloves or other spices the mixture. Chop it up and put it in cookies, or just eat it by itself.
By StevenRN

Saltine Toffee Cookies

Rating: 4.68 stars
1230
This is an easy to make but wonderfully delicious treat. We pack them in tins and give as gifts during the holidays. Use your favorite nuts to top the cookies.
By Tracy

Chewy Caramel

Rating: 4.64 stars
417
Rich, chewy caramel to individually wrap or use in candy making.
By HARSHMA

The Original Fantasy Fudge

Rating: 4.57 stars
251
This recipe used to be found on the back of a well known brand of marshmallow cream. Many were surprised when it was changed. This is the original! You may find that most packages of chocolate chips are 10 ounces now; 12 ounces of chocolate chips is roughly 2 cups.
By CAVAMom

Basic Truffles

Rating: 4.27 stars
101
This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings
By Gina Mork

My Amish Friend's Caramel Corn

Rating: 4.88 stars
1227
This recipe comes from an Amish family who package this treat for gifts to friends and neighbors every Christmas. It is truly the tastiest, easiest, and most foolproof caramel corn recipe you'll ever find!
By ANITALOUISE

Creamy Manjar (Dulce de Leche)

I got my first taste of this creamy caramel in Chile. Knowing I couldn't buy it where I live in the United States, I practiced with trial and error until I found this lovely recipe. Use as a spread on toast or rolls, add to brownie recipes, sandwich between sugar cookies, stir into coffee, or find your own way to enjoy this creamy Latin American caramel!
By skylar

Honeycomb Toffee

Rating: 4.23 stars
17
This very fun and simple-to-make candy goes by many names; cinder toffee, sponge candy, and my personal favorite, 'hokey pokey,' but no matter what you call it, this eye-catching confection is a proven crowd pleaser. Thousands of bubbles, trapped in the cooling sugar syrup, give this the most interesting melt-in-your-mouth texture. As long as you're very careful and heat the syrup up to the correct temp, there's not a lot that can go wrong.
By Chef John

Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds

Rating: 4.66 stars
575
Here is an easy snack idea to serve at any holiday party.
By BJ

Brigadeiro

Rating: 4.39 stars
292
There is a great Brazilian sweet that is like a bonbon and extremely scrumptious and delicious called brigadeiro! This is a great type of sweet that is loved here in Brazil! Try it! You can make it in the microwave too, just remember to stir every minute.
By ROMINA_BR

Chocolate Popcorn

Rating: 4.58 stars
80
Pop the popcorn, cover with chocolate glaze, then bake to make crisp chocolate coated popcorn!
By sueb

Candied Apples II

Rating: 4.18 stars
139
Apples with a hard candy coating, like you can get at fairs.
By JONAR

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares

Rating: 4.54 stars
143
I have been making these for years, and they are always a hit!
By Honda

Pecan Carmel Clusters

Rating: 4.64 stars
15
Chocolate candy that tastes great!
By Barbara

World's Best Peanut Butter Fudge

Rating: 4.6 stars
495
A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!
By Debby
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