Homemade Pistachio Nougat
This homemade Italian style pistachio nougat is soft, nutty and ultra chewy. It makes a sweet treat for the holidays and adorable edible gifts to give to family and friends.
There’s something truly magical about making your own candy. It’s equal parts science and art, and it’s extremely satisfying! Here you’ll find chewy caramels to crunchy toffees, fluffy marshmallows and sugared fruit. For most recipes you’ll need a candy thermometer in order to be successful!
My all time favourite candy recipe is my homemade crispy peanut butter cups.
This homemade Italian style pistachio nougat is soft, nutty and ultra chewy. It makes a sweet treat for the holidays and adorable edible gifts to give to family and friends.
These homemade chocolate turtles are chocolatey, velvety smooth with a creamy caramel and a nutty bite. What sets these turtles apart is the filling. The caramel is made with a combination of sugar, cream and honey, and it’s simply irresistible!
Reese’s Pieces has got nothing on these homemade crispy peanut butter cups! They are absolutely decadent, rich, creamy and crispy! With only 6 simple ingredients these beauties whip together in no time.
Are you looking for something eerie and fun to make this Halloween? These to die for, no-bake chocolate pudding graves are easy to make and great for the kids to get involved!
These candy cane marshmallows are sweet, minty, puffs of clouds (and are gluten free). With a little patience and time these homemade treats are worth the work! They make cute little Christmas gifts too!
These chocolate rum balls make a perfect edible gift for the holidays. They are simple to make, super chocolatey with a hint of rum!
This spooky Halloween bark is super duper simple and easy to throw together for a fun party or for making with the kids. Use whatever candy you like or follow the recipe for Halloween favourites.
These make ahead homemade caramel candies are not only adorable but taste just as cute too! They are perfectly buttery, chewy and a little nutty, you’re going to love adding these candies to your holiday treat list!
Here’s a simple, buttery, rich caramel sauce that will quickly become your go-to recipe. This foolproof recipe uses rum but you can substitute it with vanilla extract if you want to stay away from alcohol.
These Chocolate Easter Eggs are an easy no bake recipe that are priority allergy free and delicious! Everyone will fall in love with these chocolatey yet creamy eggs!
There’s no question about it, once you’ve had a homemade marshmallow there is no going back! They are like puffs of light airy clouds dusted in sugar, bouncing and melting in your hot cocoa, coffee or tea.Read the blog post for tips and tricks on making the perfect marshmallow.
This candy cane chocolate bark makes a cute holiday gift! There are only 3 ingredients, making it your quickest and simplest holiday recipe yet!
Sugared lemons and limes are the perfect garnish for special desserts and pretty cakes! They are sweet and sour and are a fun twist for summer treats.
Want to learn how to make sugared fruit? It’s a super simple and a super impressive way to fancy up any dessert! You can easily add a little sparkle to most fruits, flowers, and herbs!
I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!