Category: Candy and Confections

• Cinnamon Bun Caramel Corn

  When I think of autumn flavors, cinnamon is one of the first to come to mind for me. I use cinnamon in quick breads, muffins, cakes, all kinds of treats…and I guess that’s why this Cinnamon Bun Caramel Corn stood out to me when I reviewed the cookbook Sally’s Candy Addiction: Tasty Truffles, Fudges &…

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  October 31, 2020

  Appetizers/Snacks, Candy and Confections, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes

  Caramel Corn, cinnamon, Cinnamon Bun Caramel Corn, Popcorn

• S’mores Granola

  The first time I ever added chocolate to granola was when I made Chocolate Chip Cherry Granola. I loved the combination of chocolate and granola! So I thought I’d try making S’mores Granola. S’mores are such a classic treat, so why not make a granola version? I used Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, and Golden…

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  October 29, 2020

  Appetizers/Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Food Gifts

  granola, S’mores, S’mores Granola

• Trix Marshmallow Bars

  With flowers starting to bloom and trees starting to bud, I’ve been enjoying the spring color outside. And it put me in the mood to make something colorful! I saw some Trix Marshmallow Bars at BettyCrocker.com and just had to try them out! I had forgotten how fun and colorful Trix cereal was–after all, I…

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  April 23, 2020

  Candy and Confections, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Food and Recipes

  Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Trix Cereal, Trix Marshmallow Bars

• Egg Nest No-Bake Cookies

  If you’re needing a sweet treat idea for Easter, here’s something that’s super-easy, and you may already have the ingredients on hand! Egg Nest No-Bake Cookies are fun and yummy, and I like to think they’re a little healthy because there’s a lot of oatmeal in them! 🙂 These cookies are just a variation of…

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  April 11, 2020

  Candy and Confections, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Food and Recipes, Seasonal, Spring/Easter

  Chocolate No-Bake Cookies, Easter treats, Egg Nest No-Bake Cookies, No-Bake, Spring treats

• Shamrock Snack Mix

  St. Patrick’s Day is not far away, and here’s a super-easy snack mix you can whip up to enjoy and share! This sweet and slightly-salty mix includes some Lucky Charms™ cereal, dry roasted and salted peanuts, mint-flavored green M&M’s, and some vanilla yogurt-covered raisins. They all combine to make a really yummy and colorful snack…

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  March 7, 2020

  Appetizers/Snacks, Candy and Confections, Entertaining, Food and Recipes, Seasonal, St. Patrick’s Day

  Shamrock Snack Mix, Snack mix

• Candy Corn-Peanut Popcorn Balls

  I heard that October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month! So what better treat to make than some popcorn balls? I found this recipe at About.com and tried it with peanuts added in, since they had tasted so good in the Candy Corn “PayDay” Mix I had made awhile ago. Yum! These Candy Corn-Peanut Popcorn Balls are very…

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  October 26, 2019

  Autumn/Thanksgiving, Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Seasonal

  Candy corn, Marshmallow, Popcorn balls

• Candy Corn Bark

  I’ve made some quick and easy candy corn treats before, like Candy Corn “Pay Day” Mix, Candy Corn MM’s Crispy Treats, and Candy Corn Trail Mix. Here’s another super-easy candy corn recipe–Candy Corn Bark! Along with the candy corn, this bark also has mini M&M’s, pretzel twists, and dried cranberries in it. It’s a yummy, simple treat to…

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  October 11, 2019

  Autumn/Thanksgiving, Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Seasonal

  Candy Bark, Candy corn, Candy Corn Bark

• Candy Corn M&M’s Crispy Treats

  Crispy treats are great, and I think they’re even better when you make them with extra add-ins! Last winter, I made some Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup Crispy Treats which were really good, so I thought I’d try an autumn version with candy corn. I found this recipe at MyRecipes.com which had both candy corn and M&M’s. I thought…

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  October 3, 2019

  Autumn/Thanksgiving, Candy and Confections, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Food and Recipes, Other Desserts, Seasonal

  Candy corn, crispy treats, M&M’s

• Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Crispy Treats

  I don’t think I ever would have made these Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Crispy Treats if it hadn’t been for Marijo. One day at work I went by her desk and she had three bags of marshmallows sitting on one side of her desk area. “What are you going to do with those?” I…

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  April 19, 2019

  Candy and Confections, Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Food and Recipes

  crispy rice bars, crispy rice cereal, crispy treats, marshmallows, peanut butter

• A Sweet Springtime Treat

  I love those Malted Milk Speckled Eggs…they are my favorite Easter candy (and those Cadbury Creme Eggs are a close second)! I buy them every year and eat way too many of them! One year, I found a Robin’s Egg Blue teacup at a flea market and thought it would make a great candy dish…

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  April 14, 2019

  Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Food Presentation, Spring/Easter

  Easter candy, Spring, teacups

• Easter Egg Bark

  I can’t believe Easter is almost here! If you haven’t had a chance to make any Easter treats yet, here’s a really easy recipe you can put together quickly–and no baking required! It’s so fun and colorful, too. I based this Easter Egg Bark on my Candy Corn Bark recipe I had posted a few years ago. It’s really…

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  April 11, 2019

  Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Seasonal, Spring/Easter

  Candy Bark, chocolate bark, Easter Bark, Easter Egg Bark, White Chocolate

• Chocolate Valentine Granola

  If you’re wanting to make an easy treat for Valentine’s Day, this Chocolate Valentine Granola may be just what you’re looking for! It has some healthy ingredients like chia seeds, chopped nuts, honey, and dried cranberries (or cherries). The chocolate chips and heart sprinkles aren’t quite so healthy, but they make this granola such a…

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  February 11, 2019

  Breakfast/Brunch, Candy and Confections, Food and Recipes, Food Gifts, Valentine’s Day

  chocolate chips, chocolate granola, granola, Valentine granola