14 Perfect Party Favors
- Photo by Catherine Gratwicke1/14
Honeycomb
Truth-telling time: this honeycomb candy doesn't actually contain any honey. But it's crunchy and cool-looking and dipped in chocolate, so who cares?
- Joseph De Leo2/14
Green-Tea Truffles
Too often, white chocolate doesn't get invited to the party. But when it's paired with matcha (green-tea powder), white chocolate becomes the guest nobody wants to leave.
- Rachel Been3/14
Non-Evil Turkish Delight
Rosewater is traditional in these notorious treats, but feel free to a different extract—orange, maybe, or vanilla.
- Lara Ferroni4/14
Caramel Corn with Smoked Almonds and Fleur de Sel
This popcorn combines the sweetness of caramel with savory, salty nuts. For a party favor, the cones are totally necessary.
- Kelly Senyei5/14
Chocolate-Dipped Salted Caramel Marshmallows
Salted caramel marshmallows are a kind of exotic guest—a little bit mysterious, and totally seductive.
- Romulo Yanes6/14
Cherry-Pistachio Nougat
Press this festive, chewy nougat between 2 sheets of edible rice paper to create a polished look (and an easy-to-carry wrapper).
- Chris Craymer7/14
Crunch Bars
What would an over-the-top host do? Sprinkle these cookies with snacks he knows his guests enjoy. Popcorn for the adults, perhaps; M&Ms for the kids.
- Leigh Beisch8/14
Maple-Bacon Marshmallows
Airy marshmallow. Crispy bacon. This isn't the party favor—this is the party itself.
- Cedric Angeles9/14
Butterfinger Truffles
Even if you have butter fingers, you can pull off these chocolate-covered Butterfinger candy treats. (Sorry, we had to.)
- Rachel Been10/14
Salted Chocolate Caramels
Caramel, chocolate, and salt bring down the house. Wrap individually to make these ready for the party guest bag.
- Photo by Tucker + Hossler11/14
Coconut-and-Almond Candy
Giving out bagged candy: lame. Giving out DIY candy: pro move.
- Kimberly Sentner12/14
Pink Peppermint Swirl Marshmallows
Just imagine how these might taste melting away in a steaming mug of hot chocolate.
- Jennifer May13/14
Pecan and Chocolate Pralines
Don't skip the pecans—they're what save these pralines (any praline, really) from being cloying.
- Dan Forbes14/14
French Macarons With Raspberry-Rose Buttercream
Overachieving hosts, take note: If you make these, nobody will ever top you. (You'll have a hard time saying goodbye to that raspberry-rose buttercream, though.)