Candy crush: 11 homemade treats you need to make!

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these recipes. This delightful collection features a variety of easy-to-follow recipes that will satisfy your cravings and impress your friends. From nostalgic favorites to innovative creations, these candies are perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!

Rocky road bars piled onto a dessert dish.
Rocky Road. Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen.

Fudge

A plate of chocolate fudge squares is stacked into a pyramid, with another plate of fudge squares in the background.
Fudge. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This fudge is so creamy and loaded with chocolate chips and gooey marshmallows! It’s a quick and easy treat that’ll totally satisfy your sweet tooth in no time. Seriously, once you try it, you’ll want it all the time! Plus, it’s perfect for sharing—if you can resist the urge to eat it all yourself!
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Divinity Candy

A glass bowl containing white candy with nuts, placed on a red and white plaid cloth.
Divinity Candy. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Divinity candy is an old-school treat that’s a bit tricky to make. You’ll mix sugar, syrup, egg whites, and nuts, cook it just right, and then let it cool. But once you get it down, it’s totally worth the effort. The chewy, nutty texture and sweet flavor are seriously amazing!
Get the Recipe: Divinity Candy

3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

A mint truffle in the middle of a broken mint Oreo cookie with green icing.
3-Ingredient Mint Truffles. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These mint truffles are a total win! They’re super easy to make with just three ingredients and taste incredible. Plus, using Oreos means you can mix it up with different flavors. Trust me, your friends will be all over this and begging for the recipe!
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

Homemade Gumdrops

Homemade gumdrops in clear dish.
Homemade Gumdrops. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Homemade gumdrops are a delightful and tasty treat you can whip up right in your kitchen. This recipe, straight from my grandma’s 1940s cookbook, is easy to follow and requires just 5 ingredients. You can also personalize them with your favorite flavors, shapes, and colors!
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Candy cane fudge

Two pieced of candycane fudge stacked the top with a bite out of it and more fudge and candy canes behind them.
Candy cane fudge. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

No need to fuss with tempering! This creamy candy cane fudge is super simple to whip up with just four ingredients. It’s so smooth and delicious, you’ll want to dive right in. Plus, it holds up at room temperature, so it’s perfect for sharing—or just keeping all for yourself!
Get the Recipe: Candy cane fudge

Almond Bark Cereal Recipe

A white bowl filled with almond bark with candy and cereal.
Almond Bark Cereal Recipe. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Almond Bark Cereal is a super easy and delicious snack that’s perfect for any occasion! Just mix together some Reese’s Puffs, Rice Squares, pretzels, and melted almond bark, and sprinkle with festive sprinkles. It’s the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and crunchy, and it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Candy Corn Fudge

Candy corn fudge squares on a cutting board.
Candy Corn Fudge. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Halloween fudge is a total treat! Those candy corn layers are such a fun touch, and the white chocolate flavor is amazing. It’s super easy to make with just a few ingredients, so it’s perfect for sharing with trick-or-treaters or munching on during a spooky movie night!
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Fudge

Nigerian Coconut Candy

Coconut candy in coconut shell.
Nigerian Coconut Candy. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Craving something sweet and chewy? Nigerian Coconut Candy is the perfect treat! It’s got a rich history and a super satisfying texture. Plus, it’s a great way to experience a taste of Nigeria.
Get the Recipe: Nigerian Coconut Candy

Rocky Road

Rocky road bars piled onto a dessert dish.
Rocky Road. Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen.

Hey candy fans! Craving a quick and easy treat that’s totally addictive? This Rocky Road recipe is it! With chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows, it’s the perfect combo of sweet, salty, and chewy. Seriously, you’ll be making this one all the time!
Get the Recipe: Rocky Road

Peanut butter protein cups

Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked together with fingers placing the last one with a bite out of it on top.
Peanut butter protein cups. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Forget the junk food and grab a peanut butter protein cup instead. It’s like a creamy, chocolatey dream come true. Plus, you’ll get a boost of protein and feel awesome about it! Perfect snack for when you’re craving something sweet and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Peanut butter protein cups

Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe

Colorful mini cupcake liners filled with chocolate and peanuts on a wooden board, surrounded by raw peanuts.
Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Craving a quick and tasty snack? Check out these Chocolate Nut Clusters! They’re super easy to whip up—just melt some chocolate, toss in your favorite nuts, and add a sprinkle of sweetness. Use whatever nuts you like—peanuts, almonds, cashews, you name it. Perfect for munching during parties or just treating yourself. Give ’em a try!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe

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