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Honey Caramels

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Coconut Curry Caramel Corn

This is the recipe to think about if you are going to a party—it would make a great gift instead of a bottle of wine. I recently prepared this as…

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Matzo Candy with Caramel, Chocolate, and Halva

I ate so much matzo when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel that I wasn’t sure I could ever eat it again—and to be honest, unless it’s loaded with…

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Chocolate-Pomegranate-Ginger Bark

Impressive-looking yet quick and simple to make, this confection makes a perfect holiday or hostess gift.

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White Chocolate Cherry-Almond Crunch

Flecked with tart cherries and crunchy toasted almonds set against a creamy backdrop of white chocolate, this crisp candy bar is a study in contrasts. For best results, use a…

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Cranberry Jellies

Purply-red, a little tart, and a little sweet, these pretty bite-size candies are a great homemade gift during the holiday season. See our test kitchen tip, below, about working with…

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles

These truffles use a hazelnut-chocolate blend called gianduia. To give my gianduia more complexity, I like to use a mix of dark and milk chocolates, but you can make the…

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Marshmallows

These will keep in an airtight container for about two weeks.

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Simple Chocolate Truffles

Why give your valentine store-bought chocolates when it’s so easy to make your own gorgeous truffles? When coating these truffles, it’s important to work quickly and in batches so the…

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Salted Caramelized Pistachios

You can make these up to a week in advance. Store in an airtight container while still warm to prevent the caramel from becoming sticky.