Rock candy is hard, yet caramels are soft and chewy. Discover what must happen for candy to turn out just right. Indulge in these recipes to practice your cooking skills, learn some science on the side, and have fun all at once.

Make candy in your kitchen -- Cinnamon heart lollipops -- Gummy stars -- Bacon nut brittle -- Vanilla nougat -- Rock candy -- Tiger fudge -- Chocolate raspberry truffles -- Apple cider caramels -- Double chocolate turtles -- After-dinner mints -- Honeycomb candy -- Peppermint pull taffy -- Candy-making help.