{"id":246054,"date":"2025-12-13T03:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T03:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=246054"},"modified":"2025-11-19T23:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T23:21:19","slug":"candy-recipes-to-make-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/246054\/candy-recipes-to-make-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy Recipes To Make This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to sweeten up someone&#8217;s day this holiday season? Try one of these candy recipes to make this Christmas season. From Grandma&#8217;s fudge recipe to peppermint bark, pralines, turtles, and peanut brittle and candy store favorites like homemade marshmallows, caramels, and truffles, we&#8217;ve gathered a variety of candy recipes. They&#8217;ll make a wonderful hostess gift, a treat for teachers, or a sweet addition to a Christmas cookie tray.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6235315362594816 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/grandmas-fudge-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-arpGSxgNhZ9QLk2jnPZ8eOdTDIFDmWiwddSYNEN6m_FNFvSpI8eaIRFlP51_CYGSb7p9a0yMSC0VVCTDc8bdT-s-RcL6AaeduZ8fHmKULK1JfEKuIXB\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DAWN BALLOU<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DADE CITY, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Y0b1OOyxFFTyzLqJ0jt7R1EoqVTGpxKPwcDalABK9Lx1ykj3wM0K9URwDNAvtO4sJ6ed88UJJ8ex8B5tvf-XEsxgMfdTVK874FPk-do=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/grandmas-fudge-recipe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grandma&#8217;s Fudge Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a smooth rich chocolate fudge that my grandmother had in an old cookbook.&#8221; &#8211; Dawn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/homemade-marshmallows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/T9jRxyKCPMXT-tao3uF53qW2xq7jBK3Bbq-T_l5Hr5kVksTj4dkCtit89Y1KBwHv8TY_hkHskxMR7cCeZGT695Cx6guEZydo6ITF-PRtTrVPtskq1b_S\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JESSICA SCHWAUSCH LUNSFORD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOUSTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ljDctRzfC5PNbI77z34M1EicqQFU6b_lRQi1RSfW-EnTfMRlqiMJk6cDrNVVOpyvVmuqCj1tKJNK-kTepQn2upgCHmz1p2WaJDB5-4o=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/homemade-marshmallows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Marshmallows<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are so much better than store-bought. It might be a little work, but it&#8217;s so worth it.&#8221; &#8211; Jessica<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/saltine-toffee-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/O-OZbkpy-VWa4oo0t29bVM9ee3oF7yh2NVsaV2aPF96lxWfk4aAFYPAIuQWwJSIv8ZNSdtXjyJ-7jGw5y_nMei1tIAg6rchbgWEwLc4BuKLnKFUhNDEeWA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CANDY AYERS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ST. PAUL, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Rd9n5qWVmiYFhH_mYg4Z-BMkw_SmQOhXVWb1scvATFY20elx5LEzBjC7z-W-1OETkFiNN5uthJ8IIj2bexxqadpLkmhXT6qIJZhlEw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/saltine-toffee-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saltine Toffee<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Before I tried this recipe I was skeptical. I mean how could saltines ever turn into toffee? Well, I&#8217;m a skeptic no more. This is a wonderful treat that keeps well in the fridge and seems to taste better after a few days.&#8221; &#8211; Candy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/best-of-show-dixie-peanut-brittle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4R2V9nXU5ZrdPW5-5PqcQ_FU4PTcUUk3vyhkbgtI-RBfjtO67J-pAyWCOjA9Jz4DDqfO0rRa0bpHGIOl9kCOjDBGuqNuwf5Rq5IuIN8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LORI HARBIN-COMBS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROSEBURG, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2fm9fpftFpgGNxkzoyMPoJdt14cfa9ty_wEf2F1U8Pu5nyFrKHaZ3le9sJdDJDKJyLFLkMBe_8Gq34yv7w3mrDmR2dOCJP7jrVdXdAqd=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/best-of-show-dixie-peanut-brittle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Show Dixie Peanut Brittle!<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe won a blue ribbon for me at the county fair, and I have sold many pounds of it! Lots of people have told me that it&#8217;s the best, even better than the famous candy store&#8217;s peanut brittle.&#8221; &#8211; Lori<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/agnes-caramel-candy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NTV9VyAS2rY6HNgRIWc0GgTZ96ygvxrOAi9HvwTLH58CFdHK_o9lOwVFuMaMx3MTCyvHRIqlHdBZ487iCgQbcuTQTv_oh6TpcDIhF923wAxzAgOL3-lW0g\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MELISSA SNOW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HILLSBORO, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/71jBaKKrmmxLrD9uuI1fVEpnVM5P5VSGhL9oAUc4teovEpH5N3fktwf2IRuAQ2cpSRmjHbdZmhQonD83hLhacrzS3x5LCutr9JoPA1O253bw8AGY9Ail=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/agnes-caramel-candy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agnes&#8217; Caramel Candy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe was given to my mom by the lady who worked for my grandpa&#8217;s family when he was growing up. It&#8217;s the best caramel candy in the world in my opinion.&#8221; &#8211; Melissa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/peppermint-bark-6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ftt0M0mLXbk9ijjKRWI1QLa5pIETpsLAscQMJI8vwTUZInPMkKygp5l67gAHKp-5C2Yv-zpMcSYzi0CrPELXPaIjN9b07y62bm_lMA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHARRY MURAWSKI<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OAK FOREST, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EpWEmBO3jYZ2HO5RNzHOSgPbZaJneVSMqZlBgrZH1oZA099MzsV84tOIn-AoEUeJeNhgO_UMLqlp0UJ-WXrr3qYZvcQFRGziWyOojVhsrwpGKg1kzQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/peppermint-bark-6.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppermint Bark<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is special enough to give as a gift at Christmas time. One of the best I&#8217;ve tasted!&#8221; &#8211; Sharry<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/crockpot-christmas-crack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3OgVEeeOKOqgiQvCnqi1_zVpNgCeAq7WGiwupWHJzk38QUdqq6uLUOoGh3Z8iAGQWCT8m4GSC1RfkoNrGHOMR2hSdJTUBJQjiwsJ2zwY=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANGIE WEBB<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CENTENNIAL, CO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BkfF7DCrx_hv5mtEmHiSgP8M9NXJygMUDOzjzd7qLIvWa-tOt_jwgyhIyGVVBuY_5U2KM3JKdzntBkSI31qc_GPm7jVxFH7uWCV2dw5gwmR-JJGyUsw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/crockpot-christmas-crack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Christmas Crack<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of the easiest recipes that I make during the holiday season, and everyone loves it! Be careful though&#8230; it is extremely addictive!&#8221; &#8211; Angie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/white-chocolate-christmas-cracker-candy\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NAeUYmfmgZF1EFRX8A6hdwiXzbWsAQ08v3CFZyDpsQGY8TuUxOC6pUdhwtwsFAUvqcxX1mbb0_QtA42g9lovcwVd7wMc3QgrTrejLhI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/white-chocolate-christmas-cracker-candy\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Chocolate Christmas Cracker Candy<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I am obsessed with cracker candy this year and have played around with a couple of recipes. This White Chocolate Christmas Cracker Candy is one of my new favorites, along with my standard Christmas Cracker Candy. The great thing about this recipe is that there is no tricky timing and thermometers.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/peppermint-bark-fudge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ToqgaqNxeg3u0C_hjkmGL4TrtiqTZqMASaywJ00cuPWoP2asPbCNtn_KnpreBUg4-0YHIkREmKg9Z6ay_mHREU36n0zfGNUJUDpOS4V-pc9O3UzKNDJTzQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATE H<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BOISE, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/eeBgTfvGVCWugoCbmATrYTcbBcS8Do154E-YV-zDV4CBrEftA90rNZEVEznXU98jYzd5EFzUYETCVQ3SIhC77nOQxTT_4AMLufq3hvA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/peppermint-bark-fudge.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppermint Bark Fudge<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;&#8216;Tis the season! And with one of my favorite holidays just around the corner, my mom and I decided to make one of my favorite candies, Peppermint Bark. But instead of the traditional candy, we made it into fudge.&#8221; &#8211; Kate<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/chocolate-amaretto-almond-truffles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BWbRwT8NmdSmlIqqpqjXWNAYJzAPC3nTRQETIqGUfGioUEaym8uiLB9wkbRqBF7L45jPbLTvh2autxCqLmkmMA9gZr5tXldguvFzfzdo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA SCOTT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WINCHESTER, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5_p30scr8sEMb_qme2JzYUpMXZZpXobGoHX7uj7w3XFf4pBvB6JDjpiYDZlmeRJJWJOehW8WJjUl6u6-ZABPl8EJGkJuHgcvD6eDDQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-candy\/chocolate-amaretto-almond-truffles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Amaretto Almond Truffles<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love making candy at Christmastime and giving it as gifts. I start getting calls the first of December asking if I&#8217;m going to be making all of it again that year.&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/crock-pot-candy-mr-bud-candy-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ASblUeWGIIiGpNfbv8WgpUuA776Yic4mD4Gfvo6AKycVcM5EFsdUulMyJfSY2BA2O2TCf8T9bF8QmqyMjQZDYRGO4cjrDzSw0pAR3KyW9sVaPdHZ_RWP\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA BROWN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WEST TN, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8aC99w3nh_-eidfkSJp-X0j8AIQmaEkFxKmRaPFmWUwwTQCe8tB5joo-6HKfn1IB5o8OvREQ4ahv9XwOPP6-7zanYkCgieBu4dUZds3E=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/crock-pot-candy-mr-bud-candy-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Candy (&#8220;Mr. Bud Candy&#8221;)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my daughter&#8217;s recipe that she makes for fund raisers, church, to give away on trays, etc. because it&#8217;s so good and it makes a lot. An older man at her church named Mr. Bud makes it a lot and gave her the recipe, so they all call it Mr. Bud candy.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/the-souths-finest-pralines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J0fWxEr4Ybgd3AVKyjOmMuY3X2dGC7lj2gG6VWw0qiFHs--3uTgmvPwl8SqiB_Xj9WWp4AQ45GdS03p1GIFzh99mPJTovSniipg7ZfTR\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LEAH STACEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HUNTSVILLE, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BBmCT-XO9CtzsneZ19Pd6WpJ1uiBnbfQv1vtMOJqOmPtYhJsoPAIEh6jis0cFn9MbMoxVscugxBug7OOH5q1LQt6yeMPA4Qkw8o0S-Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/the-souths-finest-pralines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The South&#8217;s Finest Pralines<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Have you ever visited Savannah, New Orleans, or Charleston and go into one of those candy shops where they let you sample a piece of praline and it just melts in your mouth and then you just can&#8217;t help but buy a pound for $16? Well, I have and now I don&#8217;t have to anymore because I can make these bad boys at home, and now you can too!&#8221; &#8211; Leah<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/chocolate-caramel-turtles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zqlBzrZrNQhm1TIDw5ELFub76UuoFbHgr8X1Vds00XgLxAnCcGE9I7OpAXyxbb5M4GX5Xvdn8ydVvmpFaxnQkmGcznbI77c5LN_NL6U\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JESS WEIBLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VA BEACH, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1lDiLcpBca3tgUhbhJ1VO4MGkp2Sm34xEJodkCzPw7bbo2Wf-pwvV_4ARkU3fGbXppIUkh9c0M_V7NlF8nIKFcQIZ3M_NQb6rmpXulQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/chocolate-caramel-turtles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Caramel Turtles<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Made these for my neighbor&#8217;s birthday. 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