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By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide since 2006

Marshmallow Fondant Created: Monday, October 06, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Marshmallow Fondant is an easy fondant made of miniature marshmallows, water, and powdered sugar. It’s simple to make, and many prefer the taste over regular fondant.
Spicy Chocolate Bark Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
A recipe for Spicy Chocolate Bark, made with milk chocolate, candied pecans, and a pinch of cayenne.
Cinco de Mayo Candy Recipes Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
Every Cinco de Mayo deserves a party, and every Cinco de Mayo party deserves candy! Try these delicious Mexican-inspired candy recipes for your next Cinco de Mayo get-together.j
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Truffles Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
A recipe for Chocolate Dulce de Leche Truffles, made with dulce de leche, cream, and bittersweet chocolate.
Cinco de Mayo Candy Recipes Created: Monday, May 02, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
A list of Cinco de Mayo candy recipes, including Mexican chocolate candies, mango candies, spicy candies, and dulce de leche candies.
Chocolate Bark Recipes Created: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
A list of chocolate bark candy recipes, including peppermint bark, toffee bark, and many fruit and nut bark reicpes.
Dulce de Leche Candy Recipe Created: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Learn how to make dulce de leche. Dulce de Leche is a rich, creamy caramelized milk candy made from sweetened condensed milk.
Lavender Milk Chocolate Truffles Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013
Lavender Milk Chocolate Truffles pair mild, smooth milk chocolate with the delicate flavor of lavender.
Cookie-Based Candy Recipes Created: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
A list of candy recipes made from cookies, including oreo truffles, oreo fudge, and candies made from gingersnaps and chocolate chip cookies.
Cookie Dough Pretzel Sandwiches Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Cookie Dough Pretzel Sandwiches are a sweet and salty treat! Pretzel crackers are sandwiched around cookie dough, then dunked in chocolate and covered with sprinkles.
Cookie Dough Bark Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Cookie Dough Bark features real chocolate chip cookie dough, sandwiched between two slabs of rich chocolate. Bet you can't eat just one piece!
Cookie Dough Truffles Created: Monday, June 23, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
The great taste of chocolate chip cookie dough is translated into a delicious truffle filling, then dunked in chocolate and topped with miniature chocolate chips.
Nutter Butter Truffles Created: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013
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 t...
Jasmine Tea Truffles Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
Jasmine Tea Truffles are silky chocolate truffles infused with the exotic floral taste of jasmine green tea.
Raspberry Rose Truffles Created: Friday, February 11, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Raspberry Rose Truffles are gorgeous chocolate truffles with the delicate flavor of roses and tart, tangy raspberries.
How to Make Cookies and Cream Bark Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Candy barks are a lot of fun to make, and cookies and cream is a great flavor to try out. This About.com video will teach you the recipe for cookies and cream bark.
Easter Candy Recipe Index Created: Monday, April 30, 2007 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
A list of Easter candy recipes, from Easter Egg recipes to homemade marshmallow Peeps to candy bird's nests. In addition to Easter candies, there are also lots of Spring candy recipes with light, f...
Easter Egg Candy Recipes Created: Monday, April 06, 2009 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Easter egg candy recipes of all varieties, from chocolate Easter eggs to peanut butter Easter eggs, to panoramic sugar Easter eggs.
Hollow Chocolate Easter Egg Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Learn how to make Hollow Chocolate Easter Eggs, and fill these beautiful edible eggs with candies, toys, love notes, or anything else you can think of for Easter!
Peanut Butter Eggs Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
Peanut Butter Eggs are an Easter twist on your favorite peanut butter cups! They have a smooth peanut butter filling and a coating of rich chocolate.
How to Make Sea Salt Caramels Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Nothing complements the flavor of caramel quite like salt. This About.com video will show you the recipe for delicious sea salt caramels.
How to Make Lollipops Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Lollipops are a classic candy that everyone is sure to love. This About.com video will teach you to make lollipops.
How to Make Candy Bar Fudge Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Why spend money on candy bars when you can make your own delicious ones at home? This video from About.com will teach you to make candy bar fudge.
How to Make Strawberry Pate de Fruits Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Pate de fruits is a candy that can be made in any number of flavors. This video from About.com will show you the recipe for making strawberry pate de fruits.
How to Make Candy Apples Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Candy apples are a classic treat that are quite easy to make. This video from About.com will teach you the steps for making your own candy apples.
Peeps S'mores Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Peeps S'mores are a fun new way to enjoy Peeps! Learn how to turn your favorite Easter Peeps into delicious s'mores.
Peeps Pops Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Peeps Pops are an easy Easter candy recipe. Learn how to make chocolate-dipped Peeps on sticks!
Favorite St. Patrick's Day Candy Recipes Created: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
This list of St. Patrick's Day candy recipes will get you in an Irish mood! From potato-based candies to shamrock sweets, there's a St. Patrick's Day candy here for everyone!
St. Patrick's Day Candy Recipes Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Here are the perfect candies to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Try potato candy recipes, green candies, shamrock-themed fudge, and much more.
Irish Cream Fudge Created: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Irish Cream Fudge is a white chocolate fudge made with Bailey's Irish cream liqueur.
Lemon Meringue Bites Created: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013
This Lemon Meringue Bites recipe features crunchy, sweet meringue nests filled with tart lemon curd.
Chocolate Honeycomb Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013
Chocolate Honeycomb is an easy method for giving of chocolate into a honeycomb pattern! Learn how to create a honeycomb impression in chocolate.

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