These candy recipes are a portal to Christmas past. Every year ... She'd pull up a stool and have me stir the molten sugar, telling me which temperatures to look for on the candy thermometer.

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or gifting it to friends and neighbors, this candy hits all the right notes. The combination of maple syrup, rich brown sugar, and a hint of salt gives ...

And, because it’s Hoda’s last Christmas with TODAY ... cut a smaller shape in any sugar cookie recipe (or store-bought) and fill the smaller cutout with the candy pieces.