A staple in holiday goodie bags, these candies get their names because they resemble the buckeye nuts that fall from trees.
Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge
This type of fudge is a demanding diva. But if you swoon over the icing on a caramel cake, this is the fudge for you. To make this candy turn out perfectly, follow the recipe carefully and trust your candy thermometer. In New England, this candy is called penuche, a derivation of the Italian word panucci (which is related to the word for baker) or the Spanish word panocha (which means raw sugar).
Potato Candy
This classic candy is a testament to the talent of thrifty cooks who could craft sweet treats out of the inexpensive items that were readily available in most kitchens.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
No one can believe that this irresistible toffee is so quick and easy — and, not to mention, made with saltines. Since the ingredients are often on hand, you can whip up a batch of this candy at the drop of a hat.
Martha Washingtons
Some people call these candies “bonbons”: creamy chocolate-covered orbs of coconut, pecans, and chopped maraschino cherries.
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Savory and sweet, soft and crunchy, these hors d’oeuvres have it all. Plus bacon.
Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Apples & Dried Fruit
A hearty entrée for cozy nights in, this stuffed pork tenderloin is also deserving of a dinner party.
Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge
In the 1950s and ’60s, this was the go-to recipe for fudge because it took advantage of packaged products from the grocery store.
Wintry Mix: 3 Dried Fruit Dessert Recipes
When fresh fruit is in short supply, dried cranberries, dates, raisins, and prunes add flavor and festive color to three sweet treats.
