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Candy and Treats

Whether it’s homemade candy recipes for the holidays, snack mixes for a party, or popcorn treats for a movie night — this is where you will find all things sticky, sweet, and shareable.

Red Velvet Truffles on a plate with one cut open showing the red cake inside of the white chocolate shell.

Red Velvet Truffles
December 24, 2023
Bowl of soft caramel popcorn.

Soft Caramel Popcorn
October 8, 2023
Sweet Chex Mix with coconut and almonds in a large basket lined with parchment paper.

Sweet Chex Mix Recipe
December 25, 2022
Rolo Pretzel Bites - pretzels topped with Rolo candies and pecans.

Rolo Pretzel Turtles
December 18, 2022
Chocolate covered Oreo Balls on a plate with one cut open to see the inside.

Oreo Balls Recipe
December 4, 2022
Easy Peanut Butter Balls stacked on a plate. Some drizzled, some plain, and two halves showing the peanut butter interior.

Easy Peanut Butter Balls
December 6, 2020
Classic homemade caramel apples are fun to make from scratch. Any leftover caramel can be cooled, cut, and wrapped for treats. Plus tips and tricks to make professional looking caramel apples at home.

Homemade Caramel Apples
September 27, 2020
Sweet and salty, soft and gooey, this marshmallow popcorn is the best movie night snack. It's delicious as-is or easy to shape into marshmallow popcorn balls.

Soft and Gooey Marshmallow Popcorn
August 23, 2020
Homemade chocolate truffles are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Switch up the extracts or toppings for a totally customizable, creamy chocolate treat. Great for gifting!

Chocolate Truffles
February 9, 2020
How to make chocolate covered strawberries, from plain chocolate dipped strawberries to two-toned drizzled strawberries. With all the tips to make this easy gourmet dessert at home!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
February 2, 2020
Peppermint Bark is easy to make with layers of semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate flavored with peppermint all topped with crushed candy canes.

Peppermint Bark
December 22, 2019
Reese's Muddy Buddies are a twist on the classic with both chocolate and peanut butter coated cereal pieces tossed together with Reese's Pieces and Reese's Minis. This is the ultimate peanut butter and chocolate puppy chow snack mix.

Reese’s Muddy Buddies
March 19, 2019
Cracker Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) is so easy to make and highly addictive! Saltine crackers are coated in a quick toffee layer and topped with chocolate and nuts. 

Cracker Toffee + Video
December 16, 2018
This Homemade Caramels recipe is so soft, chewy, and melt-in-your mouth buttery. A delicious candy that is the perfect holiday gift for Christmas neighbor plates.

Homemade Caramels
December 9, 2018
Flower Pretzel Bites are sweet, salty, and delicious - an easy and fun treat for Easter, Spring, or Mother's Day.

Flower Pretzel Bites
February 26, 2017
Key Lime Muddy Buddies are inspired by the flavors of a classic key lime pie. They're tangy and sweet, with graham cracker cereal pieces throughout. Perfect for parties or movie night snacking!

Key Lime Muddy Buddies
February 19, 2017
Peanut Butter Balls are made into pretzel bites for a salty-sweet addicting treat! Perfect for parties or Christmas neighbor gifts!

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
December 19, 2016
This Tropical Trail Mix is salty, sweet, and full of Sunsweet tropical flavors! A great on-the-go snack!

Tropical Trail Mix
February 29, 2016

Crunchy Peanut Butter Clusters
June 23, 2015
With a just a few pantry ingredients, you can have these Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana RITZ® Bites to snack on!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana RITZ® Bites
April 23, 2015
These Coconut Cashews, inspired by Trader Joe's, are made with coconut milk, coconut oil, sugar, and coconut flakes to create some incredibly delicious candied nuts!

Coconut Cashews
March 31, 2015
Peanut Butter Chocolate Nests are so quick to whip up, for a chewy, chocolatey, Easter treat!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Nests
March 22, 2015
These festive Christmas Pretzel Hugs are melted just enough to press an M&M on the top. Let the chocolate set back up and then package them for neighbor gifts, or place them on a plate for the perfect salty-sweet treat! From DessertNowDinnerLater.com

Christmas Pretzel Hugs + Video
December 7, 2014
This Oreo Fudge whips up with only 3 ingredients! From DessertNowDinnerLater.com

Oreo Fudge + Video
November 30, 2014

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Hi, I’m Amber! I am a culinary graduate and dessert lover! This is where I share my favorite sweet and savory recipes alongside my knowledge and skills as a culinary graduate. I hope you find something you like!

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Popular Recipes

Mexican Street Corn Salad is easy, creamy, and packed with flavor! Your favorite roasted Mexican street corn (Elote) is cut off the cob (to make Esquites) and is served with a spoon, for a delicious summer side dish!

Mexican Street Corn Salad + Video

S'mores Cookie Bars are layered with graham crackers, cookie dough with marshmallows, and topped with chocolate bar pieces. It's an ooey gooey melty chocolate s'mores treat!

S’mores Cookie Bars + Video

Pumpkin cream cheese muffins are light, fluffy, and moist, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and swirled with creamy cheesecake.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins + Video

Lime Bars are exactly like lemon bars, but made with limes instead. A shortbread crust is topped with a tangy lime custard. Easy and delicious!

Lime Bars + Video

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