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40+ Homemade Candies That'd Make Willy Wonka Jealous

Homemade Candy Recipes

40+ Homemade Candies That'd Make Willy Wonka Jealous

Honeycomb Candy
Image Source: A Cozy Kitchen

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!

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Soft Caramels

Soft Caramels
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Get the recipe: soft caramels

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Easy Chocolate Fudge

Easy Chocolate Fudge
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: easy chocolate fudge

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Grand Marnier Truffles

Grand Marnier Truffles
Image Source: Alexandra's Kitchen

Get the recipe: Grand Marnier-spiked truffles

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Salt Water Taffy

Salt Water Taffy
Image Source: Love & Olive Oil

Get the recipe: salt water taffy

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Chocolate-Almond Toffee

Chocolate-Almond Toffee
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Get the recipe: chocolate-almond toffee

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Flower Lollipops

Flower Lollipops
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Get the recipe: flower lollipops

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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Truffles
Image Source: A Saucy Kitchen

Get the recipe: peanut butter cookie dough truffles

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Cotton Candy Fudge

Cotton Candy Fudge
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Get the recipe: cotton candy fudge

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Almond Joy

Almond Joy
Image Source: Pastry Affair

Get the recipe: DIY Almond Joy

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White Chocolate Truffles

White Chocolate Truffles
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

Get the recipe: white chocolate truffles

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Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Katie Sweeney

Get the recipe: peppermint bark

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Snickers

Snickers
Image Source: How Sweet Eats

Get the recipe: DIY Snickers

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Vegan Peppermint Patties

Vegan Peppermint Patties
Image Source: Fit Foodie Finds

Get the recipe: vegan peppermint patties

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White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars

White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Get the recipe: white chocolate Pop Rocks bars

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

Microwave Peanut Brittle
Image Source: Cooking Classy

Get the recipe: microwave peanut brittle

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Peppermint Marshmallows

Peppermint Marshmallows
Image Source: Pastry Affair

Get the recipe: peppermint marshmallows

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Salted Honey Lavender Caramels

Salted Honey Lavender Caramels
Image Source: Snixy Kitchen

Get the recipe: salted honey lavender caramels

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Rose Marshmallows

Rose Marshmallows
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

Get the recipe: rose marshmallows

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Strawberry Pistachio Nougat

Strawberry Pistachio Nougat
Image Source: A Cozy Kitchen

Get the recipe: strawberry pistachio nougat

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Twix Caramel Fudge

Twix Caramel Fudge
Image Source: Girl Versus Dough

Get the recipe: Twix caramel fudge

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Popping Chocolate Bark

Popping Chocolate Bark
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Get the recipe: popping chocolate bark

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Dark Chocolate Truffles

Dark Chocolate Truffles
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Get the recipe: dark chocolate truffles

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Marzipan Strawberries

Marzipan Strawberries
Image Source: Love & Olive Oil

Get the recipe: marzipan strawberries

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Espresso Marshmallows

Espresso Marshmallows
Image Source: A Beautiful Mess

Get the recipe: espresso marshmallows

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Gingerbread Caramels

Gingerbread Caramels
Image Source: Love & Olive Oil

Get the recipe: gingerbread caramels

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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

Get the recipe: slow-cooker chocolate nut clusters

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Honeycomb Candy

Honeycomb Candy
Image Source: A Cozy Kitchen

Get the recipe: honeycomb candy

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Cow Tales

Cow Tales
Image Source: Sprinkle Bakes

Get the recipe: DIY Cow Tales

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Mallo Cups

Mallo Cups
Image Source: How Sweet Eats

Get the recipe: DIY Mallo Cups

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Apple Cider Caramels

Apple Cider Caramels
Image Source: Cooking Classy

Get the recipe: apple cider caramels

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Chocolate Matzo Toffee

Chocolate Matzo Toffee
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: chocolate almond matzo toffee

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Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Cups
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Lauren Hendrickson

Get the recipe: DIY peanut butter cups

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Passion Fruit Caramels

Passion Fruit Caramels
Image Source: Love & Olive Oil

Get the recipe: passion fruit caramels

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Marshmallow Ropes

Marshmallow Ropes
Image Source: Sprinkle Bakes

Get the recipe: DIY marshmallow ropes

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Vanilla Bean Fudge

Vanilla Bean Fudge
Image Source: Homemade in the Kitchen

Get the recipe: vanilla bean fudge

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Chocolate-Covered Marzipan

Chocolate-Covered Marzipan
Image Source: Wallflower Kitchen

Get the recipe: chocolate-covered marzipan

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Chai Caramels

Chai Caramels
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry

Get the recipe: chai caramels

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Get the recipe: customizable chocolate bars

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Candied Citrus Peels

Candied Citrus Peels
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Susannah Chen

Get the recipe: candied citrus peels

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Peppermint Hard Candy

Peppermint Hard Candy
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Anna Monette Roberts

Get the recipe: peppermint hard candy

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Chocolate Lace Lollipops

Chocolate Lace Lollipops
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Get the recipe: chocolate lace lollipops

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Candy Dots

Candy Dots
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography

Get the recipe: candy dots

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