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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Desserts

    Candy and Treats

    When the craving hits and you're ready for a sugar rush, it's time to pull out the recipes for sweets. For a soft, chewy treat, try caramel candy recipes like irresistible Vanilla Bean Salted Caramels or classic Buttery Black Licorice Caramels.

    Make shareable food gifts like White Chocolate Haystacks, and Peanut Butter Bites.

    And, there's no better time for homemade candies than Halloween! Get into the spooky spirit with simple Halloween desserts like Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples or Easy Halloween Chocolate Lollipops.

    All Candy and Treat Recipes

    • Close up image with text of candied lemon zest on top of pink lemonade cake
      Candied Lemon Zest
    • feature of marshmallow ghost cookies
      Marshmallow Ghost Cookies
    • chocolate coconut clusters with pomegranate
      Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters
    • spiderweb caramel apples feature
      Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples
    • Black Licorice Caramels wrapped in cellophane
      Buttery Black Licorice Caramels + Video
    • Almond Joy in a Jar
      Almond Joy In A Jar
    • Popcorn crunch in orange platter
      Family Fun Popcorn Crunch
    • Vanilla and chocolate covered cake pops decorated with dried fruits, nuts and cookies
      Cake Pops With Pantry Toppers
    • Polka Dot Cake with chocolate frosting and meringue kisses
      Polka Dot Cake With Meringue Kisses
    • white haystacks candy on pink in candy cups
      White Chocolate Haystacks Candy
    • Close up image of Salted Caramel Sauce
      Salted Caramel Sauce
    • Chocolate bark cookies topped with nuts and fruit
      Pistachio Chocolate Bark (Palettes)
    • Halloween Chocolate lollipops with candy spinrkles on sticks
      Easy Halloween Chocolate Lollipops
    • Salted Vanilla Caramels in glass bowl
      Vanilla Bean Salted Caramels + Video
    • Peanut Butter Bites scattered on pink background
      Peanut Butter Bites

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    I'm a professional recipe developer and cookbook author with nearly 30 years of experience, including working in the test kitchens of Martha Stewart and Ladies' Home Journal. I've created a home for my reliable, flavor-packed recipes and professional culinary techniques made simple!

    From quick, easy weeknight dinner ideas to impressive baking projects for leisurely weekends—all designed to help you Live Life Deliciously!

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