Cinco De Mayo seems to be Spanish for “Big Party” in the United States. This May holiday provides a great excuse to get together with friends and feast on traditional (and not-so-traditional) Mexican foods. These Cinco de Mayo candy recipes are designed to compliment a range of Mexican menus, and will provide the perfect finish to your Cinco de Mayo festivities.
Spicy Candies
One hallmark of Mexican cooking is the use of fragrant spices like cinnamon and chile in all manner of dishes, including dessert. Try these unique, delicious spiced candy recipes and you may never eat plain candies and chocolates again.- Mexican Chocolate Fudge
- Mexican Chocolate Truffles
- Cinnamon Truffles
- Aztec Truffles
- Pistachio-Chile Chocolate Bark
- Red Hot Love Truffles
- Spicy Chocolate Bark
- Spicy Party Nuts
- Spicy Peanut Brittle
- Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans
Dulce de Leche and Caramel Candies
Caramel-flavored desserts are among the most popular in Mexican cooking. These candies all incorporate caramel flavor in some form, whether it be the milky taste of Dulce de Leche, or the dark sweetness of caramelized sugar.- Dulce de Leche
- Dulce de Leche Chocolate Cups
- Dulce de Leche Pecan Bites
- Chocolate Dulce de Leche Truffles
- Panela Pralines
- Penuche Fudge
- Sweet and Salty Pecan Drops
- Spiced Caramels
