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 [1], 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
Get the recipe: soft caramels [3]
Easy Chocolate Fudge
Get the recipe: easy chocolate fudge [4]
Grand Marnier Truffles
Get the recipe: Grand Marnier-spiked truffles [5]
Salt Water Taffy
Get the recipe: salt water taffy [6]
Chocolate-Almond Toffee
Get the recipe: chocolate-almond toffee [7]
Flower Lollipops
Get the recipe: flower lollipops [8]
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
Get the recipe: peanut butter cookie dough truffles [9]
Cotton Candy Fudge
Get the recipe: cotton candy fudge [10]
Almond Joy
Get the recipe: DIY Almond Joy [11]
White Chocolate Truffles
Get the recipe: white chocolate truffles [12]
Peppermint Bark
Get the recipe: peppermint bark [13]
Snickers
Get the recipe: DIY Snickers [14]
Vegan Peppermint Patties
Get the recipe: vegan peppermint patties [15]
White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars
Get the recipe: white chocolate Pop Rocks bars [16]
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Get the recipe: microwave peanut brittle [17]
Peppermint Marshmallows
Get the recipe: peppermint marshmallows [18]
Salted Honey Lavender Caramels
Get the recipe: salted honey lavender caramels [19]
Rose Marshmallows
Get the recipe: rose marshmallows [20]
Strawberry Pistachio Nougat
Get the recipe: strawberry pistachio nougat [21]
Twix Caramel Fudge
Get the recipe: Twix caramel fudge [22]
Popping Chocolate Bark
Get the recipe: popping chocolate bark [23]
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Get the recipe: dark chocolate truffles [24]
Marzipan Strawberries
Get the recipe: marzipan strawberries [25]
Espresso Marshmallows
Get the recipe: espresso marshmallows [26]
Gingerbread Caramels
Get the recipe: gingerbread caramels [27]
Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters
Get the recipe: slow-cooker chocolate nut clusters [28]
Honeycomb Candy
Get the recipe: honeycomb candy [29]
Cow Tales
Get the recipe: DIY Cow Tales [30]
Mallo Cups
Get the recipe: DIY Mallo Cups [31]
Apple Cider Caramels
Get the recipe: apple cider caramels [33]
Chocolate Matzo Toffee
Get the recipe: chocolate almond matzo toffee [34]
Peanut Butter Cups
Get the recipe: DIY peanut butter cups [35]
Passion Fruit Caramels
Get the recipe: passion fruit caramels [36]
Marshmallow Ropes
Get the recipe: DIY marshmallow ropes [37]
Vanilla Bean Fudge
Get the recipe: vanilla bean fudge [38]
Chocolate-Covered Marzipan
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered marzipan [39]
Chai Caramels
Get the recipe: chai caramels [40]
Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars
Get the recipe: customizable chocolate bars [41]
Candied Citrus Peels
Get the recipe: candied citrus peels [42]
Peppermint Hard Candy
Get the recipe: peppermint hard candy [43]
Chocolate Lace Lollipops
Get the recipe: chocolate lace lollipops [44]
Candy Dots
Get the recipe: candy dots [45]
