81 chocolate candy recipes

Layered fudge squares sandwich a homemade marshmallow fondant between two layers of milk chocolate fudge, then top with chopped nuts. Old-school candy-shop technique that yields about 48 squares of three-textured chocolate.

Classic creamy chocolate fudge made from scratch with unsweetened chocolate, evaporated milk and corn syrup, boiled to soft ball stage and beaten until thick. Cuts into 36 squares of dense, fudge-shop-style candy.

Chocolate almond confections, a no-bake holiday rum ball cousin made with crushed vanilla wafers, melted chocolate, toasted almonds, and a splash of orange Curacao. The kind of homemade candy that keeps for weeks.

This decadent snack made with milk chocolate and marshmallow cream is perfect for surprising relatives at the next Christmas dinner!

Dietetic melt-away mints: sugar-free chocolate mint squares made from milkcote coating, shortening, and peppermint extract. Dipped in more chocolate for a crisp shell.

One of the most delicious desserts. Easy to make and wonderfully sweet. Try this recipe.

I add a couple of teaspoons of multi-colored nonpareils to make them a bit more festive.

Old-fashioned stovetop fudge made with real unsweetened chocolate, evaporated milk, and walnuts. Cooked to soft ball stage and beaten until thick and glossy, this is the kind of homemade fudge that wins county fair ribbons.

Chocolate creams are hand-rolled no-bake candies made from melted semi-sweet chocolate, powdered sugar, and egg, shaped into balls or logs and rolled in coconut, nuts, or sprinkles.

Homemade chocolate covered cherries with rum-soaked maraschino cherries wrapped in fondant and double-dipped in chocolate. Liquid-center holiday candies just like the ones in the gold box.

No-bake indoor s'mores bars made with Golden Grahams cereal, melted milk chocolate, corn syrup, and mini marshmallows. A campfire treat without the campfire.

Cranberry, ginger white chocolate chips and marshmallows make these delicious mouth-watering popcorn balls that are perfect snacks for Christmas.

No-bake chocolate peanut butter cups with crushed potato chips and peanuts. A sweet-salty Canadian prairie candy that makes 75 bite-sized treats for holiday platters.

Old-fashioned white holiday fudge loaded with brazil nuts, pecans, walnuts, candied cherries, and pineapple. A cooked cream fudge that chills overnight and makes over 100 pieces for holiday gift giving.

No-bake bourbon whiskey balls rolled in powdered sugar with vanilla wafer crumbs, pecans, and cocoa. A classic Southern holiday treat that gets better the longer it chills.

No-bake chocolate peanut butter squares with a hidden ingredient: pureed kidney beans for added fiber and protein. Loaded with marshmallows, walnuts, and cinnamon. Gluten-free friendly.