Easy Homemade Candy Recipes – Crayons & Cravings

Saltine Cracker Toffee

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:17:01 +0000

Saltine cracker toffee is a sweet, salty, and crunchy holiday treat made with crisp crackers, buttery homemade toffee, smooth chocolate, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans. Sweet, salty, and crunchy—every bite is addictive (in the best way). If you’ve tried my Christmas Crack recipe before, this one will feel familiar—but with a nutty twist. Instead...

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The Best Fudge Recipes

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:22:59 +0000

Whether you’re craving something rich and creamy or need a festive treat for the holidays, fudge is always a sweet solution! In this round-up, I’ve gathered 13+ of the best fudge recipes—from classic peanut butter fudge to fun seasonal favorites like candy corn fudge and peppermint fudge. Fudge is surprisingly easy to make and totally...

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Marshmallow Fluff Fudge

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:35:59 +0000

This marshmallow fluff fudge recipe has been around for decades. If you’ve ever flipped over a jar of marshmallow fluff, you might have seen it printed right on the back. It was originally called “Never Fail Fudge,” and that name still holds true today. This recipe is simple, reliable, and turns out perfectly rich and...

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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:59:48 +0000

Rich, creamy, and ready in minutes—this 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge is the easiest fudge recipe you’ll ever make. All you need is peanut butter, a tub of vanilla frosting, and a microwave. It’s the perfect no-bake sweet treat to keep in your fridge, serve on a dessert tray, or wrap up for gifting. If you’ve...

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Old Fashioned Candy Recipes

Jaclyn Shimmel — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:26:21 +0000

There’s something extra special about old fashioned candy recipes—they bring back sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen and the magic of handmade treats during the holiday season. I still remember standing on a stool, helping mom stir fudge or sneaking a piece of brittle when no one was looking. Whether you’re recreating childhood favorites or starting...

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Zebra Cake Balls

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:53:46 +0000

Zebra Cake Balls (aka truffles) are the perfect no-bake dessert for fans of Little Debbie Zebra Cakes. With just 4 ingredients, these creamy, bite-sized treats are quick and easy to make. They’re a great option for parties, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a quick and delicious dessert. If you’ve already tried my Little Debbie Christmas...

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Divinity Cookies

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:51:29 +0000

Old fashioned divinity cookies (aka divinity candy) are a nougat-like no-bake Christmas treat made with egg whites, sugar, corn syrup, and toasty pecans. Light and airy, they literally melt in your mouth! Although I call this classic treat “divinity cookies,” they are technically more of a homemade confection or Christmas candy recipe than a cookie....

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Pecan Turtles Candy

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:05:07 +0000

Everyone loves homemade pecan turtles candy, which is much easier to make than you think! Toasted pecans are topped with homemade caramel and chocolate. These are such a classic treat and perfect for gifting! These salty-sweet pecan turtles clusters are one of my go-to Christmas candy recipes during the holiday season. Every year, I dream...

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English Toffee

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:14:14 +0000

This classic English toffee recipe combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth toffee with rich chocolate and crunchy pecans, creating an irresistible holiday treat. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious candy to elevate any dessert tray—or package it up for a sweet, homemade gift! This English toffee recipe is one of my favorite Christmas...

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3 Ingredient Oreo Fudge

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:30:49 +0000

3 ingredient Oreo fudge tastes just like cookies and cream and has a rich and creamy consistency that melts in your mouth. It comes together with sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and Oreo cookies for a decadent dessert perfect for sharing with loved ones. When you’re done making this incredibly easy 3 ingredient Oreo...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:00:20 +0000

This easy 3-ingredient chocolate peanut butter fudge recipe takes 5 minutes to make right in your microwave. No candy thermometer or boiling is required! For more chocolatey peanut butter treats try this no-bake cookie recipe, chocolate cake mix cookies with peanut butter chips and these peanut butter balls with rice krispies. All you need to...

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Bunny Oreo Balls

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:23:06 +0000

Hop into Easter with these adorable Bunny Oreo Balls- delicious oreo cookie balls dipped in white chocolate and decorated with cute bunny tails and feet! For more fun Easter bunny recipes check out my bunny butt pancakes, peeps twinkie cars, and bunny bait! Easter Oreo Truffles Looking for a fun Easter dessert? Say hello to...

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