Homemade Chocolate Candy Recipes

Truffles, toffee, bars, barks, bonbons -- and fudge, of course! These chocolate candy recipes steal the spotlight on a dessert buffet and make terrific gifts or party favors.


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Bourbon-Brownie Petits Fours

Rich and decadent, just one of these tiny brownie bites will satisfy even the most voracious chocolate craving. The drizzled chocolate glaze and pretty frosting rosette give the dessert company-ready style.

Yield: about 64 petits fours
Prep: 35 mins
Bake: 30 mins 350°F
Dark Chocolate Candy Bark

The fun in this simple candy is choosing the mix-ins. An assortment of chopped candy bars pump up the flavor of the dark chocolate foundation. 

Yield: about 36 pieces
Prep: 15 mins
Microwave: 1 min
Chill: 30 mins
Holiday Chocolate Bonbon Pops

These adorable no-bake treats start with store-bought sandwich cookies.

Yield: about 20 pops
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Freeze: 30 mins
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Coconut Candy Bars

Layers of chocolate, almonds, coconut, and graham crackers band together for a luscious candy bar.

Makes: 36 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 22 mins 350°F
Cake Pops

Irresistible! It's the only word for these little treats. No matter which flavors you make, they'll disappear like magic.

Yield: 34-36 cake pops
Prep: 1 hr 45 mins
Bake: according to the package directions
Freeze: 1 hr
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

When you wrap an old-fashioned favorite in a rich, sweet chocolate shell, the sophisticated result recalls the delicious comforts of childhood memories.

Yield: about 20 truffles
Prep: 30 mins
Freeze: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Candy Cane Bark

Peppermint and milk chocolate definitely shout Christmas, but this candy tastes great year-round. Mix up a batch any time you get a craving for the freshness of peppermint blended with the creaminess of chocolate.

Yield: 1-1/4 pounds
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 30 mins
Cookie Truffles

These smooth and creamy truffles taste as good as they look -- and make delicious gifts!

Yield: about 50 truffles
Prep: 30 mins
Chill: 1 hr
Chocolate-Peppermint Meringue Kisses

These airy candies deserve a starring role on any dessert tray. Dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermints, the meringues display crowd-pleasing looks as well as good taste.

Makes: 192 servings
Prep: 1 hr
Bake: 7 mins 300°F
Stand: 1 hr 30 mins
Toffee Butter Crunch

A semisweet chocolate spread and toasted nuts make this buttery toffee irresistible.

Makes: 48 servings
Yield: 1-1/2 pounds
Prep: 20 mins
Chill: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Pink Coconut, Triple Chocolate & Square Truffles

Coconut tinted a rosy hue adds a romantic touch to decadent chocolate truffles. For an all-chocolate variation, melt white chocolate and drizzle it over the candy before refrigerating.

Yield: 35 truffles
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 1 hr 30 mins
Freeze: 10 mins
Mocha Truffles

These sophisticated black-and-white truffles are sprinkled with coffee crystals.

Yield: about 48 cookies
Prep: 45 mins
Chill: 3 hrs
Stand: 5 mins
Mint Chocolate Slab

For an indulgent (and fuss-free) dessert, melt chocolate, pour it over mint patties, and scatter candies on top.

Makes: 60 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Stand: 1 hr
Hazelnut Truffles

Chocolate-hazelnut spread gives these truffles their mouthwatering flavor.

Makes: 120 servings
Yield: 120 candies
Prep: 1 hr
Chill: 3 hrs
Bumpy Road Fudge

This delectable fudge is loaded with mini marshmallows and toasted pecans.

Yield: 64 pieces
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Cook: 10 mins
Drunken Sugarplums

Dried plums are soaked in brandy, then coated in sweetened butter and dipped in chocolate.

Makes: 20 servings
Prep: 1 hr 15 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Stand: overnight plus 2 hours
Mocha Fudge

Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor in this creamy fudge recipe. Chocolate-covered espresso beans are the perfect topper.

Yield: 64 pieces.
Prep: 30 mins
Cool: 50 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Terrific Toffee

Two kinds of chocolate and toasted almonds make this crowd-pleaser even more delicious.

Makes: 36 servings
Yield: about 2 pounds (36 servings)
Prep: 15 mins
Cool: 1 hr
Cook: 15 mins
Fruit-and-Nut Chocolate Sticks

These dark chocolate sticks are dipped in peanut butter and coated with dried fruit and nuts for a colorful -- and tasty -- display.

Makes: 9 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Simple Fudge

This traditional fudge requires just 10 minutes of prep -- ideal for anyone with a hectic schedule.

Makes: 64 servings
Yield: about 2 pounds
Prep: 10 mins
Chill: 2 hrs
Cook: 16 mins
Bittersweet Chocolate Bark with Cinnamon Candies

Two ingredients -- bittersweet chocolate and red cinnamon candies -- make this a quick and easy treat.

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Freeze: 10 mins
Cook: 8 mins
Double-Dipped Caramels

This recipe is a snap to make. Dip store-bought vanilla caramels into melted chocolate-flavor candy, then roll the candy in chopped nuts or toffee pieces.

Makes: 48 servings
Yield: 48 caramels
Prep: 30 mins
Stand: 30 mins
Coffee-Pecan Toffee

These candies feature chocolate, pecans, espresso, and toffee for a crunchy-sweet treat.

Yield: 2-3/4 pounds (about 48 pieces)
Prep: 50 mins
Stand: 1 hr
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