Candy making can be a tricky art to master; many recipes involve thermometers, precision, and quite a bit of patience. Thankfully, some sweet treats can be made much easier using a slow cooker.

Pumpkin pie and s'mores cookies are delicious, but TikTok's slow-cooker caramel-apple boards might be our new favorite fall treat. Made for anyone with a sweet tooth, the fall dessert buffets — made ...

Last week's column sent readers zipping me e-mails almost as soon as the newspaper hit the doorstep or Internet. Certain recipe requests trigger reader answers. Sweets from candy to cakes and breads ...

Making candy from scratch is a tall task — one that usually involves candy thermometers, constant stirring, and a lot of trial and error. Fortunately, there's a ...

Trisha Yearwood's Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy, from "Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood." (Clarkson Potter Publishing) Trisha Yearwood's Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy Makes 30 to 40 pieces 2 pounds ...