Maple Syrup Snow
Jan 21, 2012
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by Diana Henry
Filed under candy | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under candy | testers choice | vegetarian
Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.
Liquor Lollipops
Nov 22, 2011
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by Nina Wanat
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice
These lovely lollies’ unexpected, subtle, and intriguing taste may prove elusive to those not in the know. Feeling playful? Make folks guess as to the flavor.
Sesame, Pistachio, and Honey Candy | Pastelli
Sep 30, 2011
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by Tessa Kiros
Filed under candy | desserts | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under candy | desserts | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
A sweet little something to evoke the memory of those candies from your travels to Greece as well as those ’70 health food stores–those these are so good they’ll put the past to shame.
Candied Orange Peel
Nov 24, 2010
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by The Editors of Gourmet
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice | the arsenal™
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice | the arsenal™
Serve this candied orange peel on its own, toss it in granulated sugar after it dries for a festive look, or dip it in melted chocolate.
Recipes from the Pumpkin Patch
Nov 01, 2010
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by David Leite
Filed under cakes | candy | pasta and grains | pies | tarts | soups
Filed under cakes | candy | pasta and grains | pies | tarts | soups
The best pumpkin recipes have been gathered together in this all-in-one autumn collection for holiday eating and giving.
Caramel Popcorn
Oct 28, 2010
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by Susan Meisel | Nathalie Sann
Filed under baking | candy | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under baking | candy | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
A baseball classic. Although our take on classic caramel corn is somewhat more delicate and buttery than the stale sort found at the ball park–and won’t last longer than an inning.
Chocolate Bark with Cardamom, Apricots, and Pistachios
Mar 29, 2010
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by Deborah Madison
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | leite's lite™ | readers raves | testers choice | vegan | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | leite's lite™ | readers raves | testers choice | vegan | vegetarian
Not quite cookies yet not exactly beyond the realm of cookiedom, this imaginative approach to chocolate bark brings a little elegance to the everyday.
Brigadeiros
Feb 25, 2010
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by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | gluten-free | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | gluten-free | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
Brigadeiros, chewy fudge balls, are a beloved treat in Brazil. The candies are rolled in sprinkles for good measure. They make a lip-smacking gift.
Chocolate Nougat
Feb 11, 2010
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by Peter P. Greweling
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
This is a soft chocolate nougat, similar to what’s in some well-known candy bars, except this one has more chocolate flavor. Call it the Fourth Musketeer.
Tempering Chocolate
Feb 11, 2010
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by Peter P. Greweling
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | desserts | vegetarian
An easy-to-follow guide to tempering chocolate for all your candy making and chocolate recipes. Just the thing to impress your love this Valentine’s Day.
Mallowmores
Dec 21, 2009
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by Dede Wilson
Filed under baking | candy | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts
Filed under baking | candy | chocolate | cookies | bars | desserts
Mallowmores are a homemade version of the popular Mallomars. Marshmallows sit atop graham cracker circles and the whole thing is dunked in chocolate.
Nut and Cherry Nougat
Nov 30, 2009
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by Karen DeMasco
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under candy | gluten-free | testers choice | vegetarian
This version of Italian nougat mixes cherries and almonds with the classic pistachios. The nougat keeps well and makes a beautiful and very special gift.
Fast and Easy Nibby Fudge
Nov 03, 2009
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by The Editors of Fine Cooking
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free
This fast, easy fudge has the surprise of cocoa nibs—roasted and crushed cocoa beans. Filled with intense chocolate flavor, this fudge is a cinch to make. It’s a great project to do with the kids.
Peanut Butter-Pretzel Bonbons
Oct 26, 2009
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by Jill O'Connor
Filed under candy | vegetarian
Filed under candy | vegetarian
Peanut butter bonbons are filled with crunchy pretzels or toffee and rolled in all kinds of toppings to make bonbons with peanuts or bonbons with jimmies.
Chocolate-Peppermint Toffee
Nov 27, 2008
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by François Payard
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
The creaminess of the crunchy toffee is accentuated by the crisp coat of smooth tempered chocolate. Package these in a lovely tin for a beautiful, tasty gift.
Spicy Pepita Brittle
Apr 27, 2008
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by Charity Ferreira
Filed under candy | gluten-free | vegan | vegetarian
Filed under candy | gluten-free | vegan | vegetarian
This is a beautiful, unusual brittle. If you like thing very spicy, increase the cayenne pepper.
Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel
Apr 27, 2008
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by Charity Ferreira
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | vegan | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | leite's lite™ | vegan | vegetarian
A bittersweet little something to set out after even the swankiest of dinner parties, these candied citrus strips smothered in chocolate boast a velvety zing.
Caribbean Rum Truffles
Apr 27, 2008
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by Rebecca Gray
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Rum, chocolate, honey, and butter. What’s not to like in these truffles?
Mocha-Hazelnut Truffles
Apr 27, 2008
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by Charity Ferreira
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | vegetarian
Espresso and Frangelico flavor these creamy white chocolate truffles.
Soft Caramels
Oct 30, 2007
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by Jacques Pepin
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
Filed under candy | chocolate | gluten-free | readers raves | testers choice | vegetarian
Soft, creamy, easy-peasy, foolproof caramels wrapped in wax paper for gift-giving are certain to earn you heaps of loot from grateful giftees.
