{"id":5,"count":47,"description":"Candy recipes that are small batch and easy to make at home! If you've never made candy before, it's easier than you think. Most of these recipes don't need a candy thermometer or any other special equipment.\r\n\r\nThis recipe collection includes truffles, marshmallows, fudge, caramels, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/homemade-black-licorice\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>licorice<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, candy bark and more! You'll find that the recipes are for smaller portions, so they're more approachable.\r\n\r\nIf you're new to baking, try starting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/homemade-marshmallows-small-batch\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>homemade marshmallows<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. The small batch of just 8 marshmallows is great to start out. Once you've mastered those, you can make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/chocolate-marshmallows\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>chocolate marshmallows<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/pink-marshmallows\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>raspberry marshmallows<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/matcha-marshmallows\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>matcha marshmallows<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\r\n\r\nThe easiest candy to make is chocolate bark! Just melt your favorite chocolate, pour it on a flat surface, and sprinkle with anything you love! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/peppermint-bark\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Peppermint bark<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is great for Christmas, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/crispy-easter-bark\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Easter bark<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is great to use leftover Easter candy.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/healthy-chocolate-truffles\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Healthy chocolate truffles<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are completely no bake, but such sweet treat. They make a great filler in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/red-wine-chocolate-truffles\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>DIY Chocolate Box<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for Valentine's Day. In fact, almost any of these candy recipes are great for elevating a Valentine's gift.\r\n\r\nFor something slightly fancier and more advanced, try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/homemade-caramels\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>homemade caramels<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to give as gifts during the holidays. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/oreo-balls-recipe\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Oreo balls<\/strong><\/span><\/a> are also very welcome as gifts.\r\n<h2>Tools for making homemade candy recipes:<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>clip-on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00004XSC9\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=dessertfort0b-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00004XSC9&amp;linkId=dd9dc5334e798ee333bbbb79eb8736ef\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">candy thermometer<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B08NYGWR4S\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=dessertfort0b-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B08NYGWR4S&amp;linkId=696d749a08069b969c4191f423a4d83d\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>parchment paper<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nordic-Ware-Natural-Aluminum-Commercial\/dp\/B000RYPHRK\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487865634&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=quarter+sheet+pan&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=dessertfort0b-20&amp;linkId=c4c5ac4e21511ad85f31c88eefaadfeb\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>small baking sheet<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01KMJSJBA\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=dessertfort0b-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01KMJSJBA&amp;linkId=79f2b0196967d0890d7a43ae22837a96\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>wax paper<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>for wrapping candies<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01N0IDC8N\/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=dessertfort0b-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01N0IDC8N&amp;linkId=1e18aeaa8a03cec9ff19331560e0d75f\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>candy dip tools<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for making beautiful truffles<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBrowse the recipes below to find your favorite candy recipes, and give it a shot at making them yourself!","link":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/category\/candy-2\/","name":"Candy","slug":"candy-2","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Candy Recipes - Homemade Small Batch Candy Recipes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Candy recipes that are small batch and easy to make! 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