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Barb Alpern, a member of our King Arthur bakers' support team, says about these caramels, "There was one recipe that my mother made each year during the holidays that was truly great. Caramels, in the ethos of my mother's farm upbringing, were a handmade gift, a special indulgence, and a test of culinary prowess." You'll find this candy to be all of these!

Mom'S Caramels

unsalted butter

(907 grams) half & half

(624 grams) light corn syrup*

(794 grams) granulated sugar

(425 grams) light brown sugar packed

salt

sea salt

Mom's Caramels

We love the way candied cherries enhance some of our favorite holiday baked goods, from fruitcake to sweet breads to cookies. When we discovered just how easy it was to make these little jeweled cherries ourselves, we immediately decided to share this recipe with all our fellow bakers. We think these taste much fresher than anything you'll buy at the supermarket.

Diy Candied Cherries

maraschino cherries

(149 grams) sugar

DIY Candied Cherries

This caramel corn is wonderfully light and crisp, with just the slightest hint of stickiness. Salted butter enhances the corn's flavor, accenting the caramel notes of the molasses and brown sugar.

Carol&#039;s Caramel Corn

popped corn (1/2 cup kernels unpopped)

(39 grams) molasses

(213 grams) brown sugar

(113 grams) salted butter

(78 grams) light corn syrup

baking soda

Apple pie meets caramel in these soft, chewy candies. When wrapped in parchment they're the perfect homemade treat to hand out on Halloween.

Apple Cider Caramels

(454 grams) heavy cream

(312 grams) light corn syrup

(397 grams) granulated sugar

(85 grams) butter salted or unsalted

(170 grams) boiled cider

Apple Pie Spice *

All truffles start with a rich chocolate ganache center, flavored or plain. To finish, dip truffles in melted chocolate and sprinkle with sugar decorations or chopped nuts. Or, more simply, just roll the ganache centers in cocoa. Be aware that you're going to get your hands full of chocolate as you make these, but it's SO worth it!

Deluxe Chocolate Truffles

(340 grams) bittersweet chocolate semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips finely chopped

(227 grams) heavy cream

vanilla extract

raspberry flavor + 1/4 cup (85 grams) melted raspberry jam

(7 grams) espresso powder + 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) coffee liqueur

hazelnut flavor + toasted chopped hazelnuts

orange oil orange liqueur

(454 grams) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips cocoa

chopped nuts sprinkles sugar decorations nonpareils cocoa nibs and/or toasted coconut

The taste of homemade marshmallows is unbelievably rich compared to the store-bought variety. And with the opportunity to flavor or shape them as you desire, who wouldn't want to try this fun treat? While dealing with the sugar syrup is clearly a job for grownups, spreading the marshmallow in the pan and cutting them out is one kids will enjoy.

Homemade Marshmallows

gelatin

(227 grams) cool water divided

(298 grams) granulated sugar

(14 grams) vanilla extract

confectioners' sugar

A simple marshmallow becomes a bespoke luxury when made fresh and showered with maple sugar. Easy to make, yet the results are impressive— what’s not to love?

Maple Marshmallows

(28 grams) confectioners' sugar

(39 grams) maple sugar

(74 grams) water cold

(312 grams) maple syrup

flavor

Fresh, homemade candy is a thoughtful gift and fun to make. This buttercrunch has been a favorite King Arthur tradition for many years. Layers of nuts and bittersweet chocolate surround silky, crisp toffee for an ideal holiday indulgence. For those of you unfamiliar with buttercrunch, it's a lot like a Heath Bar. And, like a Heath Bar, not only is it tasty candy; it's delicious crunched up and stirred into ice cream, or mixed into whipped cream and spread between layers of a chocolate cake.

Dark Chocolate Buttercrunch

espresso powder optional;

(43 grams) water

(21 grams) light corn syrup

baking soda optional (see "tips" below)

(227 grams) diced pecans or slivered almonds toasted

(454 grams) semisweet chocolate wafers or bittersweet chocolate finely chopped; or chocolate chips

Oh, joy! This coconut-almond-chocolate combination is one that many people know well. Bringing this no-bake treat together is quick and easy, guaranteeing a treat that will be ready to enjoy in less than an hour.

Coconut-Almond Candies

(74 grams) boiling water

(149 grams) granulated sugar

(113 grams) coconut milk powder

(133 grams) shredded coconut unsweetened

(142 grams) whole almonds toasted

(340 grams) chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips melted

A quicker version of traditional stove top fudges, these sweet treats hit the spot when time is of the essence. Melt a little chocolate, make it creamy with condensed milk and jazz up the flavors... BANG! You've got a fudge-y candy perfect for gift giving and holiday cookie swaps. Note: Please read the tip at the end about what kind of chocolate makes fudge with the best texture.

Easy Microwave Fudge

chocolate chips semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chopped*

sweetened condensed milk

(28 grams) butter

King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

We think this fast and easy microwave version of a holiday classic is better than its stove-top counterpart. Its light, airy bite; top-notch flavor, and doesn't-get-stuck-in-your-teeth consistency make it worth putting aside any microwave (and corn syrup) bias you might have to give it a try.

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