When you close your eyes and imagine a fudge shop, you can almost smell the warm chocolate, toasted nuts and caramelized sugars. The impressive candies, adorned with delicate stripes and exotic toppings, unfortunately come with an equally impressive price. The thought of filling a box with these sumptuous treats is tempered by the ability to calculate cost per bite.

Fret not. You do not need a culinary degree to create similarly delicious candies at home. And even better, you can make them in quantities great enough to indulge even the greatest sweet tooth without taking out a second mortgage.

In this book you'll learn thirteen easy-to-make candy recipes with ingredients you likely already have on hand. And if you're feeling creative, many of the recipes can be customized to your liking.

Impress your family and friends with these beautiful candies and create joy and traditions to last for years.