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
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Easy Chocolate Fudge
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Grand Marnier Truffles
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Salt Water Taffy
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Chocolate-Almond Toffee
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Flower Lollipops
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
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Cotton Candy Fudge
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Almond Joy
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White Chocolate Truffles
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Peppermint Bark
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Snickers
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Vegan Peppermint Patties
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White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars
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Microwave Peanut Brittle
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Peppermint Marshmallows
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Salted Honey Lavender Caramels
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Rose Marshmallows
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Strawberry Pistachio Nougat
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Twix Caramel Fudge
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Popping Chocolate Bark
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Dark Chocolate Truffles
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Marzipan Strawberries
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Espresso Marshmallows
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Gingerbread Caramels
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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters
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Honeycomb Candy
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Cow Tales
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Mallo Cups
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Apple Cider Caramels
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Chocolate Matzo Toffee
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Peanut Butter Cups
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Passion Fruit Caramels
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Marshmallow Ropes
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Vanilla Bean Fudge
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Chocolate-Covered Marzipan
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Chai Caramels
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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars
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Candied Citrus Peels
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Peppermint Hard Candy
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Chocolate Lace Lollipops
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Candy Dots
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