I think that homemade candies are the most indulgent recipes of all. Since candy is so easy to buy, making it yourself is a really special touch. And it's less expensive! Once you understand how to work with chocolate, you'll have such fun in the kitchen! These foolproof recipes are luscious, decadent, and will really show you care. And don't forget to check out my favorite chocolate recipes for Valentine's Day (or any day), which includes a cake, pie, and cookies. Yum.
1. Nut Goody Bars
Linda Larsen
If you like Nut Goodie candy bars, you'll swoon over these. The pan holding the finished candies weighs about ten pounds. You really should try this recipe once in your lifetime.
2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bonbons
Linda Larsen
And this recipe is actually good for you! Well, dark chocolate is good for you: check. Dates are full of antioxidants: check. Nuts have great healthy fats: check. And peanut butter is a good source of protein and vitamins: check. Put them all together for a fabulous treat.
3. Rocky Road Fudge Candy
Linda Larsen
This recipe, too, is a combination of several that weren't quite what I was looking for. If you like rocky road candy, this is the recipe for you. It's super rich and creamy, with a fabulous smooth and crunchy texture.
4. Peanut Butter Cup Bars
Linda Larsen
This recipe, which is a combination of several different recipes that weren't quite what I was looking for, is sublime. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are, of course, the inspiration for this candy. A crisp peanut base is layered with creamy sweetened peanut butter filling, then topped with a thick layer of chocolate melted with peanut butter.
5. Easiest Fudge in the World
Linda Larsen
This has to be one of the easiest recipes ever. You can vary the recipe by using different combinations of chocolate chips. Add some vanilla if you'd like, or chopped candy bars, or nuts. It's fabulous!
6. Updated Chocolate Nut Toffee
Linda Larsen
7. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark
Linda Larsen
This simple candy recipe uses only three ingredients. When I made it the last time, I used some semisweet chocolate just for a little extra edge. It's super easy to make and delicious to eat.
8. Best Truffles
Linda Larsen
I will put these truflfes up against any truffles in the world. I've made these many times and have never had a failure. Make sure you measure the chocolate chips correctly (I sometimes put in a few more just to be sure) and you'll soon be biting into the creamiest, meltiest truffles ever. (If for some weird reason [a full moon?] the chocolate mixture doesn't harden, just pour it into a pie shell and freeze it for a super indulgent pie!)
9. Cooked Fudge
Linda Larsen
This is an old, old family recipe. We used to use it to top Brownies instead of ordinary chocolate frosting. Boy, that is a treat! But the recipe is perfect all by itself. It has the perfect fudge consistency: creamy and soft, but with a slight caramel chew. And it melts in your mouth.
10. Crockpot Chocolate Drops
Make some candy in your crockpot! This super easy recipe has some good-for-you ingredients in it, but you can add anything you'd like. They're so pretty nestled in some ruffled paper cups in a heart shaped box.
