Candy making may seem daunting, complicated, and not worth the effort, but think again. Many recipes are beginner friendly (some don't even require a candy thermometer!), while others are great projects to save for a rainy day. We've rounded up our favorites, ranging from fluffy marshmallows and candied citrus peel to chocolate matzo toffee and dark chocolate truffles. There's a homemade way to get a sugar rush for pretty much any palate.
Soft Caramels 
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Easy Chocolate Fudge 
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Grand Marnier Truffles 
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Salt Water Taffy 
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Chocolate-Almond Toffee 
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Flower Lollipops 
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles 
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Cotton Candy Fudge 
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Almond Joy 
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White Chocolate Truffles 
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Peppermint Bark 
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Snickers 
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Tootsie Rolls 
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Vegan Peppermint Patties 
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White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars 
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Microwave Peanut Brittle 
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Peppermint Marshmallows 
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Salted Pepita Caramels 
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Rose Marshmallows 
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Pistachio Hazelnut Nougat 
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Twix Caramel Fudge 
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Popping Chocolate Bark 
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Dark Chocolate Truffles 
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Marzipan Strawberries 
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Espresso Marshmallows 
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Gingerbread Caramels 
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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters 
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Honeycomb Candy 
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Easy Chocolate Truffles 
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Cow Tales 
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Mallo Cups 
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Apple Cider Caramels 
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Peanut Butter Salt Water Taffy 
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Chocolate Matzo Toffee 
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Peanut Butter Cups 
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Passion Fruit Caramels 
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Marshmallow Ropes 
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Vanilla Bean Fudge 
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Chocolate-Covered Marzipan 
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Chai Caramels 
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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars 
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Candied Citrus Peels 
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Peppermint Hard Candy 
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Corn Nut and Popping Sugar Chocolate Bark 
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Chocolate Lace Lollipops 
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Candy Dots 
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