40+ Homemade Candies That'd Make Willy Wonka Jealous

40+ Homemade Candies That'd Make Willy Wonka Jealous

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 Soft-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: soft caramels

Easy Chocolate Fudge Easy-Chocolate-Fudge.jpg

Get the recipe: easy chocolate fudge

Grand Marnier Truffles Grand-Marnier-Truffles.jpg

Get the recipe: Grand Marnier-spiked truffles

Salt Water Taffy Salt-Water-Taffy.jpg

Get the recipe: salt water taffy

Chocolate-Almond Toffee Chocolate-Almond-Toffee.jpg

Get the recipe: chocolate-almond toffee

Flower Lollipops Flower-Lollipops.jpg

Get the recipe: flower lollipops

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Truffles.jpg

Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter truffles

Cotton Candy Fudge Cotton-Candy-Fudge.jpg

Get the recipe: cotton candy fudge

Almond Joy Almond-Joy.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY Almond Joy

White Chocolate Truffles White-Chocolate-Truffles.jpg

Get the recipe: white chocolate truffles

Peppermint Bark Peppermint-Bark.jpg

Get the recipe: peppermint bark

Snickers Snickers.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY Snickers

Tootsie Rolls Tootsie-Rolls.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY Tootsie Rolls

Vegan Peppermint Patties Vegan-Peppermint-Patties.jpg

Get the recipe: vegan peppermint patties

White Chocolate Pop Rocks Bars White-Chocolate-Pop-Rocks-Bars.jpg

Get the recipe: white chocolate Pop Rocks bars

Microwave Peanut Brittle Microwave-Peanut-Brittle.jpg

Get the recipe: microwave peanut brittle

Peppermint Marshmallows Peppermint-Marshmallows.jpg

Get the recipe: peppermint marshmallows

Salted Pepita Caramels Salted-Pepita-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: salted pepita caramels

Rose Marshmallows Rose-Marshmallows.jpg

Get the recipe: rose marshmallows

Pistachio Hazelnut Nougat Pistachio-Hazelnut-Nougat.jpg

Get the recipe: pistachio hazelnut nougat

Twix Caramel Fudge Twix-Caramel-Fudge.jpg

Get the recipe: Twix caramel fudge

Popping Chocolate Bark Popping-Chocolate-Bark.jpg

Get the recipe: popping chocolate bark

Dark Chocolate Truffles Dark-Chocolate-Truffles.jpg

Get the recipe: dark chocolate truffles

Marzipan Strawberries Marzipan-Strawberries.jpg

Get the recipe: marzipan strawberries

Espresso Marshmallows Espresso-Marshmallows.jpg

Get the recipe: espresso marshmallows

Gingerbread Caramels Gingerbread-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: gingerbread caramels

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Nut Clusters Slow-Cooker-Chocolate-Nut-Clusters.jpg

Get the recipe: slow-cooker chocolate nut clusters

Honeycomb Candy Honeycomb-Candy.jpg

Get the recipe: honeycomb candy

Easy Chocolate Truffles Easy-Chocolate-Truffles.jpg

Get the recipe: easy chocolate truffles

Cow Tales Cow-Tales.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY Cow Tales

Mallo Cups Mallo-Cups.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY Mallo Cups

Apple Cider Caramels Apple-Cider-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: apple cider caramels

Peanut Butter Salt Water Taffy Peanut-Butter-Salt-Water-Taffy.jpg

Get the recipe: peanut butter salt water taffy

Chocolate Matzo Toffee Chocolate-Matzo-Toffee.jpg

Get the recipe: chocolate almond matzo toffee

Peanut Butter Cups Peanut-Butter-Cups.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY peanut butter cups

Passion Fruit Caramels Passion-Fruit-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: passion fruit caramels

Marshmallow Ropes Marshmallow-Ropes.jpg

Get the recipe: DIY marshmallow ropes

Vanilla Bean Fudge Vanilla-Bean-Fudge.jpg

Get the recipe: vanilla bean fudge

Chocolate-Covered Marzipan Chocolate-Covered-Marzipan.jpg

Get the recipe: chocolate-covered marzipan

Chai Caramels Chai-Caramels.jpg

Get the recipe: chai caramels

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bars Fruit-Nut-Chocolate-Bars.jpg

Get the recipe: customizable chocolate bars

Candied Citrus Peels Candied-Citrus-Peels.jpg

Get the recipe: candied citrus peels

Peppermint Hard Candy Peppermint-Hard-Candy.jpg

Get the recipe: peppermint hard candy

Corn Nut and Popping Sugar Chocolate Bark Corn-Nut-Popping-Sugar-Chocolate-Bark.jpg

Get the recipe: corn nut and popping sugar chocolate bark

Chocolate Lace Lollipops Chocolate-Lace-Lollipops.jpg

Get the recipe: chocolate lace lollipops

Candy Dots Candy-Dots.jpg

Get the recipe: candy dots

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