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Eggnog Truffles

I found this recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone loves them. These eggnog truffles make great gifts during the holidays. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio

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Champagne Truffles

Who can resist champagne truffles? Especially when they are so very easy to make! Serve them in gold foil candy...

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5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch

Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential...

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Chocolate Truffles

19 reviews

You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine....

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What Is Couverture Chocolate?

Love to make candy at home? Here's why you should be using couverture chocolate.

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How to Melt Chocolate

Test Kitchen expert Sue Stetzel teaches us how to melt chocolate the right way. Follow her tips and tricks.

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Chocolate Bacon Bark

2 reviews

Sweet, salty, crunchy, smooth—bacon and chocolate is a match made in heaven in this chocolate bacon bark. —James Schend, Taste...

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White Chocolate Coconut Bark

Full of macadamia nuts, coconut and ginger, this bark will transport you to a tropical island. Make sure to get...

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

1 review

Classic dark chocolate peppermint bark gets a new look by swirling dark and white chocolate together. You can also layer...

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Reese’s Pieces Bark

1 review

Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the...

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Matcha Bark

How could you not love the brilliant green color of this matcha bark? The flavor is a little earthy and...

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Pretzel Strawberry Bark

This is my candy version of the classic strawberry pretzel dessert. It uses ruby chocolate, which is fairly new on...

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Buddy the Elf Bark

2 reviews

Drawing inspiration from one of our favorite holiday movies, this Buddy the Elf dessert incorporates ramen noodles with chocolate, candy...

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Homemade Gelt

Giving chocolate coins to children, and sometimes to teachers, is a long-standing Hanukkah tradition. This homemade version of gelt uses...

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Chocolate Pecan Fudge

Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the...

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Snowman Oreo Balls

4 reviews

Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small...

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20 Homemade Valentine’s Day Chocolates

These homemade Valentine's Day chocolates may just rival that box of chocolates you saw at the store.

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Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls

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Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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Curry-Kissed Coconut Fudge

2 reviews

If you love Thai flavors and love fudge, you'll adore this creamy coconut fudge sprinkled with a hint of sweet...

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60 of Our Fudgiest Recipes Ever

Chewy and rich, if it's fudgy you know it's fabulous. Bake up some caramel fudge cheesecake, frosted fudge brownies, butter...

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Chocolate-Covered Eggs

14 reviews

These pretty little candies beat any store-bought variety hands down! Decorating them can take as little or as much effort...

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Neapolitan Fudge

71 reviews

If you like Neapolitan ice cream, you will devour my fudge version of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate favorite. It...

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Delectable Maple Nut Chocolates

9 reviews

"This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie...

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Chocolate Nut Fudge

3 reviews

This old-fashioned silky smooth fudge that's dotted with just the right amount of nuts is sure to appeal to sweet...

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Simple Macadamia Nut Fudge

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My aunt now lives in Hawaii, and she keeps our family supplied with fresh pineapples, mangos and macadamia nuts...along with...

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Perfect Chocolate Fudge

6 reviews

This rich chocolate fudge is sure to delight someone you love. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

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Cranberry Fudge

36 reviews

This creamy, crunchy fudge is packed with walnuts and cranberries to satisfy all who try it. Though it may seem...

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White Chocolate Truffles

3 reviews

I use this white chocolate truffle recipe to make homemade holiday gifts. The candies are so easy to make and...

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Contest-Winning Hazelnut Toffee

5 reviews

This is one of my most-asked-for recipes. It's sweet and buttery with plenty of crunch. You could use dark, milk...

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Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

1 review

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland...

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FAQs

What is the best chocolate for making candy? ›

Couverture chocolate is excellent for making candy since it's ideal for melting and tempering. The three primary kinds of chocolate are milk chocolate, white chocolate, and dark chocolate.

How long does homemade chocolate candy last? ›

After you've gone to the trouble of making candy from scratch, be sure to store it properly so it stays fresh longer. Stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place, most homemade candy will keep for about 2 to 3 weeks. Fudge and caramels can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 year.

How far in advance can you make Christmas candy? ›

Most candies will keep 2 to 3 weeks (if not longer) if stored tightly covered in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator. It's best to avoid storing different types of candy together in the same container because hard candies will become soft and sticky, and soft candies will dry out.

What can I do with a bunch of candy? ›

  1. Stir Them Into Your Ice Cream. ...
  2. Blend Them With Your Ice Cream Instead. ...
  3. Add Them to Your Trail Mix. ...
  4. Bake Them Into Cookies. ...
  5. Put Them in Your Lunch Box. ...
  6. Fold Into Your Granola. ...
  7. Freeze Them for Later.

What is the number 1 chocolate candy? ›

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930.

What sugar is best for homemade chocolate? ›

The most common types of sugar used in chocolate making is refined white sugar or unrefined cane sugar. Other sugars may include coconut sugar, palm sugar, and even alternative sugars (but we won't go into those here).

Does homemade chocolate candy need to be refrigerated? ›

The Best Way to Store Chocolate Confections

As for truffles, bonbons, and other chocolate confections, Gancia recommends storing them in a sealed container at room temperature: "Keep them in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat, moisture, and strong scents."

How far in advance can you make chocolate candy? ›

How long do homemade chocolate candies last? These candies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Do handmade chocolates go bad? ›

Handmade, premium gourmet (and typically ultra-expensive) chocolates and chocolate truffles purchased from specialty stores don't last as long as regular boxed chocolates. They will usually remain at peak quality for 2 to 3 weeks at room temperature .

What is the least popular Christmas candy? ›

These Are the Most Hated Christmas Candies in America, and the List Will Make You Furious
  1. Reindeer Corn. Walmart/Allrecipes.
  2. Christmas Nougat. Walmart/Allrecipes. ...
  3. Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cordials. Walmart/Allrecipes. ...
  4. Candy Canes (Non-Peppermint) ...
  5. Peeps. ...
  6. Ribbon Candy. ...
  7. Old-Fashioned Hard Candies. ...
  8. Lifesavers Storybooks. ...
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What happens to unsold Christmas candy? ›

"Generally, stores really do sell through most of their inventory by lowering prices," said Michael Allured, publisher of candy trade magazine The Manufacturing Confectioner. "All but a very small portion is sold, the rest may go to a food pantry like Second Harvest.

What is traditional Christmas candy? ›

Every trip past the candy dish yielded a handful of cut rock candy, rainbow gems, baby ribbons, chocolate-filled straws, filled raspberries, and other treats to suck on while opening gifts. Other Christmas classics include peppermint patties and candy canes.

How many people does 1 pound of candy feed? ›

Candy Buffet

A: We recommend about a third to a half pound per guest. (Or put another way, 1 pound for every 2-3 guests). But keep in mind that it's better to go a little over than go under.

How many pieces of candy a day is OK? ›

They won't notice if you eat one or two. Or two or three. But before you dive in, remember that you shouldn't get more than 10% of your daily calories from added sugar -- that's around 200 if you typically aim for 2,000 a day -- and candy is loaded with it.

How many pounds of candy do I need for 1000 guests? ›

You'll want to figure out how much candy you really need for your event. We recommend calculating a ½ lbs. of candy per guest.

What chocolate do professionals use? ›

Couverture chocolate is a quality chocolate used by professional chocolatiers and pastry chefs. “Couverture” is French for “covering”, and it owes this name to one of its applications, coating chocolate bonbons and all kinds of desserts. Like classic cooking chocolate, it comes in dark and milk varieties.

What chocolate hardens the best? ›

The best chocolate for melting and hardening is typically couverture chocolate, which contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter. It melts smoothly and can be tempered to create a shiny, snappy finish when it hardens. Popular types include dark, milk, and white couverture chocolate.

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