40+ Homemade Candies That'd Make Willy Wonka Jealous

Candy making doesn't have to be daunting and complicated: there are plenty of recipes perfect for beginners (some don't even require a candy thermometer!). But if you want to test your homemade candy making skills before Halloween, there are recipes for that, too. We've rounded up our favorites, ranging from fluffy marshmallows and candied citrus peel to chocolate matzo toffee and dark chocolate truffles. Be warned, you might get a sugar rush just from browsing the recipes!

Soft Caramels
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Soft Caramels

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Easy Chocolate Fudge
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Easy Chocolate Fudge

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Grand Marnier Truffles
Alexandra's Kitchen

Grand Marnier Truffles

Salt Water Taffy
Love & Olive Oil

Salt Water Taffy

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Chocolate-Almond Toffee
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chocolate-Almond Toffee

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Flower Lollipops
POPSUGAR Photography

Flower Lollipops

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Cotton Candy Fudge
POPSUGAR Photography

Cotton Candy Fudge

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Almond Joy
Pastry Affair

Almond Joy

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White Chocolate Truffles
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

White Chocolate Truffles

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Peppermint Bark
POPSUGAR Photography | Katie Sweeney

Peppermint Bark

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Snickers
How Sweet Eats

Snickers

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Vegan Peppermint Patties
Fit Foodie Finds

Vegan Peppermint Patties

Microwave Peanut Brittle
Cooking Classy

Microwave Peanut Brittle

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Peppermint Marshmallows
Pastry Affair

Peppermint Marshmallows

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Salted Honey Lavender Caramels
Snixy Kitchen

Salted Honey Lavender Caramels

Rose Marshmallows
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Rose Marshmallows

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Strawberry Pistachio Nougat
A Cozy Kitchen

Strawberry Pistachio Nougat

Twix Caramel Fudge
Girl Versus Dough

Twix Caramel Fudge

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Dark Chocolate Truffles
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Dark Chocolate Truffles

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Marzipan Strawberries
Love & Olive Oil

Marzipan Strawberries

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Espresso Marshmallows
A Beautiful Mess

Espresso Marshmallows

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Gingerbread Caramels
Love & Olive Oil

Gingerbread Caramels

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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters

Honeycomb Candy
A Cozy Kitchen

Honeycomb Candy

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Mallo Cups
How Sweet Eats

Mallo Cups

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Apple Cider Caramels
Cooking Classy

Apple Cider Caramels

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Chocolate Matzo Toffee
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chocolate Matzo Toffee

Peanut Butter Cups
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Peanut Butter Cups

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Passion Fruit Caramels
Love & Olive Oil

Passion Fruit Caramels

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Marshmallow Ropes
Sprinkle Bakes

Marshmallow Ropes

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Chocolate-Covered Marzipan
Wallflower Kitchen

Chocolate-Covered Marzipan

Chai Caramels
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Chai Caramels

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars
POPSUGAR Photography

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars

Candied Citrus Peels
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Candied Citrus Peels

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Peppermint Hard Candy
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Peppermint Hard Candy

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Chocolate Lace Lollipops
POPSUGAR Photography

Chocolate Lace Lollipops

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