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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Candy-Making Basics & Recipes

It's National Candy Month! At About.com, we're lucky to have a fantastic Candy Expert who always dazzles us with her incredible-looking, incredible-tasting creations. From Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles tohomemade gummy worms, here are a few of our favorite ways to get our sugar fix.

Candy-Making Basics

Though making candy may seem simple, it often requires special tools and techniques to achieve confectionary perfection. Learn more with the helpful tips and candy-making guides from our Expert Elizabeth LaBau.

How to Test the Temperature of Sugar

14 Candies That Can Be Made in a Microwave

An Illustrated Guide to Helpful Candy Tools

Sensational Sugar

Sugar is the foundation of candy-making; it can be transformed into countless forms, from smooth and shiny to jagged and crunchy. Try these toffees, lollipops, and more!

Cinnamon Candy-Coated Apples

Salted Caramel Lollipops

Easy Saltine Toffee

Truffle Mania

Ah, truffles. So decadent, bite-sized, and rich! They're the perfect antidote to a candy craving where you just need a little nibble of something. Check out our step-by-step guide to making basic truffles, or try one of the fantastic varieties below!

Chocolate Sour Cream Truffles

Oatmeal Cookie Dough Truffles

Adorable Doughnut Truffles

Fruit and Nut Delights

Fruit and nuts make ideal bases for chocolate-dipped and candy-coated treats. Stick to the classics with Chocolate-Covered Cherries or let your fruit flag fly with one of the treasures below.

Vegan Coconut Truffles