Nut Candy Recipes
Calling all nuts! Walnuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, and more are included in this directory of nut candies.
Orange Pralines
Traditional pralines get a fresh makeover with the addition of orange zest and orange juice in this recipe for Orange Pralines! The bright citrus taste adds a lovely tang to these popular pecan candies.
Traditional pralines get a fresh makeover with the addition of orange zest and orange juice in this recipe for Orange Pralines! The bright citrus taste adds a lovely tang to these popular pecan candies.
Nut Candy Recipes
Index of all nut candy recipes.
Index of all nut candy recipes.
How to Roast, Skin, and Chop Nuts
Nuts are a great addition to candy, and it is important to know how to properly skin, chop, roast, and store all types of nuts.
Nuts are a great addition to candy, and it is important to know how to properly skin, chop, roast, and store all types of nuts.
Dulce De Leche Pecan Bites
Dulce de Leche, or caramelized condensed milk, is the star ingredient in these unusual and delicious Dulce de Leche Pecan Bites.
Dulce de Leche, or caramelized condensed milk, is the star ingredient in these unusual and delicious Dulce de Leche Pecan Bites.
Spicy Peanut Brittle
This Spicy Peanut Brittle recipe improves upon a classic candy by adding a modern element--smoky, spicy chipotle chile powder. The resulting candy is crunchy, nutty, sweet, spicy, and terribly addicting.
This Spicy Peanut Brittle recipe improves upon a classic candy by adding a modern element--smoky, spicy chipotle chile powder. The resulting candy is crunchy, nutty, sweet, spicy, and terribly addicting.
Spicy Party Nuts
Spicy Party Nuts have it all--tangy lime, sweet honey, and spicy chili powder and cumin flavors! These addicting treats bake up brown and crispy, and you’ll find that these nuts are the hit of your next party.
Spicy Party Nuts have it all--tangy lime, sweet honey, and spicy chili powder and cumin flavors! These addicting treats bake up brown and crispy, and you’ll find that these nuts are the hit of your next party.
Nutella Bars
Hazelnuts and chocolate combine in these decadent Nutella Bars.
Hazelnuts and chocolate combine in these decadent Nutella Bars.
Almond Special K Bars
These easy bar candies are made with almond butter and Special K cereal, for a crunchy, chewy, nutty treat.
These easy bar candies are made with almond butter and Special K cereal, for a crunchy, chewy, nutty treat.
Chocolate Pralines
Chocolate Pralines combine the crumbly, nutty taste of classic pralines with rich semi-sweet chocolate.
Chocolate Pralines combine the crumbly, nutty taste of classic pralines with rich semi-sweet chocolate.
Hazelnut Squares
Ground hazelnuts are the star of this simple but elegant Hazelnut Squares candy. Hazelnut paste is topped with a whole toasted hazelnut, and then dipped in chocolate to create an unusual candy.
Ground hazelnuts are the star of this simple but elegant Hazelnut Squares candy. Hazelnut paste is topped with a whole toasted hazelnut, and then dipped in chocolate to create an unusual candy.
Peanut Candy Recipes
Are you nuts for peanuts? Then you'll love this list of my Top 20 peanut candies. From old standbys like peanut brittle and peanut butter fudge, to more adventurous recipes like peanut butter-banana fudge and strawberry peanut butter bites, this collection of peanut candy recipes really showcases the delicious diversity of peanut candies.
Are you nuts for peanuts? Then you'll love this list of my Top 20 peanut candies. From old standbys like peanut brittle and peanut butter fudge, to more adventurous recipes like peanut butter-banana fudge and strawberry peanut butter bites, this collection of peanut candy recipes really showcases the delicious diversity of peanut candies.
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Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans is a wonderful all-purpose candied nut recipe. The pecans, which have a crunchy mahogany coating of sugar and spice, can be used in candies and desserts, or are equally good when topping salads or savory dishes.
This recipe for Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans is a wonderful all-purpose candied nut recipe. The pecans, which have a crunchy mahogany coating of sugar and spice, can be used in candies and desserts, or are equally good when topping salads or savory dishes.
Date-Pistachio Clusters
Date-Pistachio Clusters are an easy drop candy featuring chunks of sweet dates, salty pistachios, and crunchy, chocolatey cacao nibs, all held together by white chocolate.
Date-Pistachio Clusters are an easy drop candy featuring chunks of sweet dates, salty pistachios, and crunchy, chocolatey cacao nibs, all held together by white chocolate.
Hazelnut-Orange Meringues
Hazelnut-Orange Meringues feature a subtle orange flavor and nutty toasted hazelnuts in a light, crispy candy recipe that’s perfect for the holidays. These are even better when dipped in chocolate!
Hazelnut-Orange Meringues feature a subtle orange flavor and nutty toasted hazelnuts in a light, crispy candy recipe that’s perfect for the holidays. These are even better when dipped in chocolate!
Pecan Pie Fudge
If you love the taste of pecan pie, you will love this fudge! Toasted pecans bring a deep nutty flavor to this delicious brown sugar fudge.
If you love the taste of pecan pie, you will love this fudge! Toasted pecans bring a deep nutty flavor to this delicious brown sugar fudge.
Pecan Candy Recipes
Pecans add a great flavor and crunch to any candy! This list of pecan candy recipes has something for everyone: from pralines to turtles, fudges to meringues, you'll find tons of candies featuring the great taste of pecans.
Pecans add a great flavor and crunch to any candy! This list of pecan candy recipes has something for everyone: from pralines to turtles, fudges to meringues, you'll find tons of candies featuring the great taste of pecans.
New Orleans Pralines
Pralines are a New Orleans institution! This praline recipe produces sweet, slightly crumbly brown sugar candies loaded with toasted pecans.
Pralines are a New Orleans institution! This praline recipe produces sweet, slightly crumbly brown sugar candies loaded with toasted pecans.
Crispy Hazelnut Bark
Hazelnut-flavored chocolate, crisped rice, and toasted hazelnut pieces combine to form a deliciously crunchy chocolate bark.
Hazelnut-flavored chocolate, crisped rice, and toasted hazelnut pieces combine to form a deliciously crunchy chocolate bark.
Macadamia Nut Cranberry Bark
Macadamia-Cranberry Bark is a smooth milk chocolate bark with rich, salty macadamia nuts and tangy, chewy cranberries.
Macadamia-Cranberry Bark is a smooth milk chocolate bark with rich, salty macadamia nuts and tangy, chewy cranberries.
Nutter Buttter Truffles
Nutter Butter Truffles are made from peanut-flavored cookie crumbs, cream cheese, and peanut butter. The soft centers are dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peanuts for a sweet and salty treat.
Nutter Butter Truffles are made from peanut-flavored cookie crumbs, cream cheese, and peanut butter. The soft centers are dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peanuts for a sweet and salty treat.
Peanut Butter Bars
This recipe for Peanut Butter Bars produces rich candy squares loaded with peanut and chocolate flavor.
This recipe for Peanut Butter Bars produces rich candy squares loaded with peanut and chocolate flavor.
Banana Cashew Toffee
Banana Cashew Toffee features the sweet taste of bananas and the crunch of salted cashews in a rich toffee base.
Banana Cashew Toffee features the sweet taste of bananas and the crunch of salted cashews in a rich toffee base.
Macadamia Nut Brittle
Macadamia Nut Brittle is a sweet, crispy brittle loaded with chunks of rich, salty macadamia nuts.
Macadamia Nut Brittle is a sweet, crispy brittle loaded with chunks of rich, salty macadamia nuts.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles
Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles are an easy recipe for elegant chocolate truffles bursting with peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles are an easy recipe for elegant chocolate truffles bursting with peanut butter and chocolate flavor.
Pineapple Pralines
Pineapple Pralines are a fun tropical variation on the traditional Southern candy made from pecans and brown sugar.
Pineapple Pralines are a fun tropical variation on the traditional Southern candy made from pecans and brown sugar.
Chunky Peanut Butter Bark
This Chunky Peanut Butter Bark recipe has everything but the kitchen sink! It includes chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter cups, peanuts, and pretzels for a sweet and salty bark candy thatÂ’s sure to satisfy every taste bud.
This Chunky Peanut Butter Bark recipe has everything but the kitchen sink! It includes chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter cups, peanuts, and pretzels for a sweet and salty bark candy thatÂ’s sure to satisfy every taste bud.
Burnt Almond Truffles
Burnt Almond Truffles have a dark, smoky taste that comes from sour cream, dark chocolate, and toasted almonds.
Burnt Almond Truffles have a dark, smoky taste that comes from sour cream, dark chocolate, and toasted almonds.
Easy Pecan Roll
This recipe for an Easy Pecan Roll makes eight delicious nougat-style logs, covered in creamy caramel and crunchy toasted pecans.
This recipe for an Easy Pecan Roll makes eight delicious nougat-style logs, covered in creamy caramel and crunchy toasted pecans.
Caramelized Peanuts
This recipe for caramelized peanuts produces a deliciously crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty snack.
This recipe for caramelized peanuts produces a deliciously crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty snack.
Crispy Almond Clusters
Toasted glazed almonds combines with crispy cereal and decadent chocolate in these easy, delicious cluster candies.
Toasted glazed almonds combines with crispy cereal and decadent chocolate in these easy, delicious cluster candies.
Turtle Cups
Turtle Cups are a fun variation on the traditional Turtle candy made of pecans, caramel and chocolate. This recipe for Turtle Cups produces a delicious chocolate, caramel, and pecan candy.
Turtle Cups are a fun variation on the traditional Turtle candy made of pecans, caramel and chocolate. This recipe for Turtle Cups produces a delicious chocolate, caramel, and pecan candy.
Chocolate Almond Acorns
Chocolate Almond Acorns are a fun variation on traditional chocolate-dipped almond recipes.
Chocolate Almond Acorns are a fun variation on traditional chocolate-dipped almond recipes.
Nutterfingers Candy Bar
These candy bars are covered with chocolate and filled with a light peanut center that shatters into thin, crispy layers when you bite into it. They resemble the popular Butterfingers candy bar.
These candy bars are covered with chocolate and filled with a light peanut center that shatters into thin, crispy layers when you bite into it. They resemble the popular Butterfingers candy bar.
Sweet and Salty Pecan Drops
These pecan drops, similar to pralines, feature the sweet taste of caramelized sugar offset by a hint of salt.
These pecan drops, similar to pralines, feature the sweet taste of caramelized sugar offset by a hint of salt.
Cranberry Cashew Chocolate Bark
Cranberry-Cashew Chocolate Bark is a delicious candy featuring two types of chocolate, sweet-tart cranberries, and the salty crunch of roasted cashews.
Cranberry-Cashew Chocolate Bark is a delicious candy featuring two types of chocolate, sweet-tart cranberries, and the salty crunch of roasted cashews.
Peanut Butter Toffee
Peanut Butter is the not-so-secret ingredient in this nutty, crunchy toffee recipe.
Peanut Butter is the not-so-secret ingredient in this nutty, crunchy toffee recipe.
Chocolate Fondant Nut Clusters
Almonds and rich chocolate fondant are mixed together to form sweet, crunchy fondant nut clusters.
Almonds and rich chocolate fondant are mixed together to form sweet, crunchy fondant nut clusters.
Candy Monsters
Candy Monsters are whimsical peanut butter and chocolate creations that are easy to make and fun to decorate.
Candy Monsters are whimsical peanut butter and chocolate creations that are easy to make and fun to decorate.
Tiger Fudge
Tiger Fudge is a peanut butter and chocolate treat made from only three ingredients. It looks so sophisticated and tastes so good, no one will ever guess how easy it is to make.
Tiger Fudge is a peanut butter and chocolate treat made from only three ingredients. It looks so sophisticated and tastes so good, no one will ever guess how easy it is to make.
Martha Washington Candies
These traditional chocolate-dipped cream candies are a snap to make, and have a delicious coconut-pecan taste.
These traditional chocolate-dipped cream candies are a snap to make, and have a delicious coconut-pecan taste.
Almond Toffee
This almond toffee is the ultimate in decadence! Rich and buttery, it is sandwiched between two chocolate layers and is brimming with toasted almond flavor.
This almond toffee is the ultimate in decadence! Rich and buttery, it is sandwiched between two chocolate layers and is brimming with toasted almond flavor.
Nutty Chocolate Chex
Nutty Chocolate Chex are a cereal candy coated with chewy peanut taffy and dusted with cocoa powder. The results are crunchy, chewy, nutty, bittersweet…and quite impossible to put down.
Nutty Chocolate Chex are a cereal candy coated with chewy peanut taffy and dusted with cocoa powder. The results are crunchy, chewy, nutty, bittersweet…and quite impossible to put down.
Peanut Brittle
Peanut brittle is a classic with a crunchy texture and rich, nutty taste.
Peanut brittle is a classic with a crunchy texture and rich, nutty taste.
Almond Delights
Chewy coconut is topped with whole toasted almonds and covered in chocolate, just like your favorite candy bar.
Chewy coconut is topped with whole toasted almonds and covered in chocolate, just like your favorite candy bar.
Apricot Almond Bark
This chunky chocolate bark is packed full of dried apricots and almonds for a chewy, crunchy, heart-healthy treat.
This chunky chocolate bark is packed full of dried apricots and almonds for a chewy, crunchy, heart-healthy treat.
Apricot Almond Clusters
Apricot Almond Clusters are chewy and crunchy, sweet and tangy, and above all, quick and easy!
Apricot Almond Clusters are chewy and crunchy, sweet and tangy, and above all, quick and easy!
Buttery Nut Toffee
This recipe for Buttery Nut Toffee produces a rich, dark toffee studded with crunchy nuts. An optional dipping of melted chocolate adds a smooth, sweet finishing touch.
This recipe for Buttery Nut Toffee produces a rich, dark toffee studded with crunchy nuts. An optional dipping of melted chocolate adds a smooth, sweet finishing touch.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Nut Clusters
Sugar-free chocolate and nuts are mixed to make these easy, delicious cluster candies.
Sugar-free chocolate and nuts are mixed to make these easy, delicious cluster candies.
Macadamia Coconut Bonbons
Moist coconut filling is studded with macadamia nuts and dipped in dark chocolate to create these decadent, tropical coconut-macadamia nut bonbons.
Moist coconut filling is studded with macadamia nuts and dipped in dark chocolate to create these decadent, tropical coconut-macadamia nut bonbons.
Chocolate-Covered Caramelized Nuts
These chocolate-covered caramelized nuts feature the toasted flavor of nuts, a crunchy caramelized sugar layer, and then a smooth, bittersweet chocolate shell.
These chocolate-covered caramelized nuts feature the toasted flavor of nuts, a crunchy caramelized sugar layer, and then a smooth, bittersweet chocolate shell.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Fudge
This recipe features the great taste of peanut butter and jelly in a smooth, creamy fudge.
This recipe features the great taste of peanut butter and jelly in a smooth, creamy fudge.
Peanut Honey Toffee
This toffee recipe, featuring honey, peanut butter, and whole peanuts, is a delicious twist on an old favorite.
This toffee recipe, featuring honey, peanut butter, and whole peanuts, is a delicious twist on an old favorite.
Crispy Peanut Butter Bars
These delicious bars are easy to prepare, and taste great! They resemble rice crispy treats, with peanut butter and cornflakes instead. You can substitute another cereal in equal amounts if you prefer.
These delicious bars are easy to prepare, and taste great! They resemble rice crispy treats, with peanut butter and cornflakes instead. You can substitute another cereal in equal amounts if you prefer.
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Balls
These smooth candies are rich with cream cheese and peanut butter, and covered in a layer of decadent chocolate.
These smooth candies are rich with cream cheese and peanut butter, and covered in a layer of decadent chocolate.
Fruit and Nut Balls
Fruit and Nut Balls have the perfect balance of rich chocolate, tangy fruit, and crunchy nuts.
Fruit and Nut Balls have the perfect balance of rich chocolate, tangy fruit, and crunchy nuts.
Cinnamon Hazelnut Toffee
This rich, buttery toffee is studded with toasted hazelnut and scented with cinnamon, then topped with semi-sweet chocolate.
This rich, buttery toffee is studded with toasted hazelnut and scented with cinnamon, then topped with semi-sweet chocolate.
Caramel Nuts
This Caramel Nuts recipe produces crisp nuts that are coated in a sweet, crunchy layer of caramel.
This Caramel Nuts recipe produces crisp nuts that are coated in a sweet, crunchy layer of caramel.
Fudgy Nuts
Fudgy Nuts are coated with a soft layer of sour cream fudge, resulting in a snack that’s crunchy, smooth, sweet, and tangy.
Fudgy Nuts are coated with a soft layer of sour cream fudge, resulting in a snack that’s crunchy, smooth, sweet, and tangy.
Spiced Nuts
In this recipe for Spiced Nuts, toasted nuts are covered with a light, crunchy coating of spices for an addicting treat.
In this recipe for Spiced Nuts, toasted nuts are covered with a light, crunchy coating of spices for an addicting treat.
Almond Truffles
Almond Truffles have a double dose of almond flavor. The ganache is flavored with almond paste, and the finished truffles are rolled in a coating of crushed, toasted almonds.
Almond Truffles have a double dose of almond flavor. The ganache is flavored with almond paste, and the finished truffles are rolled in a coating of crushed, toasted almonds.
Butterscotch Pecans
Butterscotch Pecans combine the rich crunch of butterscotch with chunks of toasted pecans for a tasty, satisfying treat.
Butterscotch Pecans combine the rich crunch of butterscotch with chunks of toasted pecans for a tasty, satisfying treat.
Kitchen Sink Clusters
These clusters contain two kinds of chocolate and three kinds of nuts.
These clusters contain two kinds of chocolate and three kinds of nuts.
Hazelnut-Chocolate Bites
Hazelnut-Chocolate Bites consist of a creamy chocolate ganache studded with chopped hazelnuts, topped with a whole hazelnut and dunked in dark chocolate. Divine!
Hazelnut-Chocolate Bites consist of a creamy chocolate ganache studded with chopped hazelnuts, topped with a whole hazelnut and dunked in dark chocolate. Divine!
Buckeyes
These peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate get their name from their resemblance to the nut of the buckeye tree.
These peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate get their name from their resemblance to the nut of the buckeye tree.
Orange Glazed Walnuts
Orange juice and two kinds of citrus zest give these candied nuts a nice flavor boost.
Orange juice and two kinds of citrus zest give these candied nuts a nice flavor boost.
Peanutty Bars
These treats have intense peanut taste and are made with a sugar substitute.
These treats have intense peanut taste and are made with a sugar substitute.
Pralines
Brown sugar, cream and pecans make a delicious candy that tastes like pecan pie.
Brown sugar, cream and pecans make a delicious candy that tastes like pecan pie.
Nutty Caramels
Pecans add a toasty crunch to chewy caramels.
Pecans add a toasty crunch to chewy caramels.
English Toffee
This nut-filled classic toffee is buttery and rich, and pairs very well with dark chocolate.
This nut-filled classic toffee is buttery and rich, and pairs very well with dark chocolate.
Fall Medallions
These quick drop candies combine dark chocolate, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, pecans and cocoa nibs for an elegant after-dinner treat.
These quick drop candies combine dark chocolate, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, pecans and cocoa nibs for an elegant after-dinner treat.
Harvest Fudge
Cranberries, cinnamon and hazelnuts add a fall touch to this brown sugar and vanilla fudge.
Cranberries, cinnamon and hazelnuts add a fall touch to this brown sugar and vanilla fudge.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
A step-by-step pictorial guide to creating chocolate peanut butter cups.
A step-by-step pictorial guide to creating chocolate peanut butter cups.
Chocolate Peanut Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Fudge is a rich, easy fudge featuring peanut butter and melted chocolate.
Chocolate Peanut Fudge is a rich, easy fudge featuring peanut butter and melted chocolate.
Almond Roca
Homemade Almond Roca candy is even better than the storebought version! This combination of roasted almonds, crunchy toffee and semisweet chocolate is a winner.
Homemade Almond Roca candy is even better than the storebought version! This combination of roasted almonds, crunchy toffee and semisweet chocolate is a winner.
Brown Sugared Walnuts
Toasted walnuts are coated with brown sugar and sour cream for a darkly sweet, tangy taste.
Toasted walnuts are coated with brown sugar and sour cream for a darkly sweet, tangy taste.
Coconut-Covered Cashews
Crunchy cashews are coated with a sweet layer of toasted coconut. This distinctive tropical treat is nearly irresistible.
Crunchy cashews are coated with a sweet layer of toasted coconut. This distinctive tropical treat is nearly irresistible.
Cherry-Almond Clusters
Quick and easy Cherry-Almond Clusters feature tart cherries, crunchy almonds, and smooth, sweet white chocolate.
Quick and easy Cherry-Almond Clusters feature tart cherries, crunchy almonds, and smooth, sweet white chocolate.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in this easy chocolate-free fudge.
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in this easy chocolate-free fudge.
Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
These chocolate peanut butter cups have graham cracker crumbs in the peanut butter filling to give them an extra crunch and flavor boost.
These chocolate peanut butter cups have graham cracker crumbs in the peanut butter filling to give them an extra crunch and flavor boost.
Cinnamon Almonds
Cinnamon Almonds have an irresistible crunchy shell of vanilla-scented cinnamon and sugar.
Cinnamon Almonds have an irresistible crunchy shell of vanilla-scented cinnamon and sugar.
Pistachio Orange Truffles
These heavenly orange-scented truffles get a welcome flavor and texture boost by being rolled in chopped pistachios.
These heavenly orange-scented truffles get a welcome flavor and texture boost by being rolled in chopped pistachios.
Pistachio-Chile Bark
This chocolate nut bark features two kinds of chocolate, roasted pistachios, and a surprising kick from cayenne pepper.
This chocolate nut bark features two kinds of chocolate, roasted pistachios, and a surprising kick from cayenne pepper.
Hazelnut Meltaways
Hazelnut Meltaways feature semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, and a delicious hazelnut flavor.
Hazelnut Meltaways feature semisweet chocolate, cream cheese, and a delicious hazelnut flavor.
Turtles Candy
Turtle Candies get their name from their whimsical turtle shape. The combination of toasted pecans, soft caramel and smooth chocolate is impossible to resist.
Turtle Candies get their name from their whimsical turtle shape. The combination of toasted pecans, soft caramel and smooth chocolate is impossible to resist.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
This recipe creates delicious chocolate and peanut butter cups that rival Reese's!
This recipe creates delicious chocolate and peanut butter cups that rival Reese's!