From Better Homes and Gardens

Melt and stir. It's that easy when you use your microwave for this ultra-rich chocolate dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Fabulous Five-Minute Fudge

From Food & Wine

The maple syrup in this tart lightens the chocolate flavor and creates an ethereal custard to hold buttery macadamias.

Chocolate-Macadamia Tart

From Better Homes and Gardens

Sweetened condensed milk makes these caramels less temperamental than those made with whipping cream. They still possess all the chewy, buttery goodness of classic caramels.

Nut Caramels

From Smithfield

A perfect make-ahead treat to have around the house during the holidays.

Cashew Brittle

From Food & Wine

In this smart recipe, Grace Parisi boils orange peels in water, simmers them in sugar syrup and coats them in sugar. Then she tosses them with pistachios and spreads them over chocolate for a divine bark.

Bittersweet-Chocolate Bark with Candied Orange Peels

From Food & Wine

Delicate and substantial at the same time, Nick Malgieri's pistachio-topped coconut meringues are chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside. For the best results, bake them on a dry day: Humidity can make meringues disappointingly soft.

Coconut-Pistachio Meringues

From Midwest Living

Serve these favorite candied nuts at a holiday party or package them and give away as gifts.

Sugared Almonds

From Better Homes and Gardens

These spicy candied dessert nuts are smoked on a gas grill or smoker. Eat them as a snack or top ice cream sundaes.

Candied Coffee Nut Sundaes

From Better Homes and Gardens

Crushed red pepper kicks up the flavor of this super-easy snack. Share it at Christmas gatherings.

Pepper-Glazed Pecans

From KRAFT Foods

Make Your Own Bark

From Family Circle

Although any nut would do in these ultra-rich bar cookies, the pecan and cashew combination is outstanding with the honey-sweetened topping.

Nut Diamonds

From Better Homes and Gardens

Your family will love this nutty snack recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes--or give unexpected guests something to munch on.

Spiced Nuts

From Taste of the South

Sugared Pecans

From Fine Cooking Magazine

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.

Salted Caramelized Pistachios

From Taste of the South

Spicy Orange Walnuts

From Diabetic Living

Fresh fruit gets a sweet sauce and a crunchy nut topping in this easy dessert.

Fruit Cups with Ginger Nuts

From The Food Channel

Enjoy the sweet taste of the South with these heavenly homemade pralines.

Southern Style Pralines

From EatingWell

With the news that dark chocolate contains some healthful properties, there is a better excuse than ever to indulge during the holiday season. Specks of green pistachios and red dried cherries in this chocolate confection make for a festive holiday gift.

Chocolate Bark with Pistachios & Dried Cherries