Creole Pralines by Amos Miller

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the…

Crystalized GINGER candy by Foodessa

This pungent, intense root of GINGER has now been integrated in my kitchen for at least 10 years or so. Admittedly at first, I could only stand to eat a hint of it in my food. It really was an acquired taste for me. Now, it seems, I just can't get enough of it! So much so, that I wanted to start making my Homemade Candied…

Festively Decorated Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Looking for something easy and fun to make this holiday? Try this sweet and salty union of crisp pretzels smothered in rich dark chocolate. Grab your holiday sprinkles, colored sugar, or jimmies, the possibilities are endless to decorate them… Perfect for holidays gifts, party favors for kids or just pretty enough to put on top of…

Penuche Fudge by Chef Smith

Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Graham Cracker Snowballs (a no-cook confection) by Salad Foodie

An easy confection ~ not a cookie, not a candy, but a cross somewhere between. No cooking, no baking. Easy to make though a little messy. Enlist the kids to help roll them and they'll have a fun activity to share in the kitchen with you. A variation recipe “S’more Snowballs” uses graham crackers, marshmallows, mini chocolate chips…

Karachi Sohan Halwa/Halva by miansari66

Karachi Sohan Halwa is a crunchy sweetmeat, very tasty and popular.

1-2-3 Chocolate Almond FUDGE by Foodessa

Community spirit and the love of chocolate were the inspiration for this very simple fudge. Roasted and raw almond slices bury themselves into gooey, buttery chocolate. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/10/almond-chocolate-fudge-and-prince.html

Caramel Spirals by Aaron Corn

delicious candy

White Chocolate Mint Cups by Shannon Millisor

Mint white chocolate ganache in a white chocolate shell

CANDIED PECANS by GARY ESTESS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT FLAVOR YOU WANT. I MAKE THEM HOT,SWEET,RUM,WISKEY,AMARETTO,MANY KINDS OF SEASONINGS.

ChocoMallow Rum FUDGE by Foodessa

A lighter version in part due to eliminating the fat laden heavy cream. Evaporated milk completely succeeded in turning this confectionery into smooth and slightly guilt-free bliss. For a dedicated post…refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2019/02/celebrate-light-chocolate-desserts.html

S’mores Snowballs (a no-cook confection) by Salad Foodie

This is a variation of Graham Cracker Snowballs and one way to get your “s’mores fix” any time of the year! (See variation recipe below under “Useful links.” An easy confection ~ not a cookie, not a candy, but a cross somewhere between. No cooking, no baking. Easy to make though a litttle messy. Enlist the kids to help roll them and…

roasted Sugar n Spice Almonds by Foodessa

A super easy roasted snack confection for the holidays. For a dedicated post…refer to: https://www.foodessa.com/2018/12/crunch-for-italian-christmas-3-recipes.html