About Today: How to Make Sugar-Free Candy

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor For someone who doesn't actually have a sweet tooth (I prefer my treats fried) I can go through a ton of candy if it's sitting right there. This is not so great, for several reasons: it's bad for my health, it's sort of gluttonous, and it annoys the people who actually love candy and would have more fun eating it. How to Make Sugar-Free, Low-Carb Chocolate My solution for all of us is to start making sugar-free candy. It won't stop me from eating all your treats behind your back, but it will allow us to consume less sugar while we're fighting over snacks. Also: project! Pros and Cons of Sugar-Free Candy Sugar-Free Replacement for Powdered Sugar See More About:  low carb chocolate  sugar-free chocolate  chocolate benefits Sugar-Free Nut Clusters You can make these candies in 20 minutes. And somehow, making candy yourself seems even more virtuous than eating just plain old sugar-free candy you bought at the store. Sugar-Free Peanutty Bars Sugar-Free White Chocolate Peanuts See More About:  sugar-free recipes  cluster candy recipes  chocolate candies Sugar-Free Licorice Gummies My favorite thing about this recipe is that one of the ingredients is diet cherry soda. I don't know why I find that so funny, but I do. Maybe it's because it makes it feel like you're making candy out of things you found in the fridge. That's practically alchemy, at that point. Sugar-Free Gummy Candy Sugar-Free Fudge Balls See More About:  licorice recipes  gummy candies  sugar-free recipes Sugar-Free Chocolate Pecan Torte I am sending this recipe to my sister, the cake monster. She loves cake more than almost anything, and yet also runs for fun. (I know. It's hard to believe we're related.) This sugar-free recipe lets her stick to her diet and have her cake, too. Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cups Miracle Brownies See More About:  low carb desserts  low carb chocolate recipes  low carb cakes Today Ads Candy Sugar Free Desserts Hard to Find Candy Best Candy Sample Old Fashioned Candy Featured Articles Syria: Country Profile How to Treat Summer Allergies Statue of Liberty to Be Closed for a Year Is the Economy Putting Stress on Your Marriage? 8 Clear Skin Tips for College Students How to Test Drive a Used Car   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement