Best non chocolate confectionery

[RockingMyFiftiesNot]

Inspired by the lovely chocolate thread....

My friend can't eat chocolate, she also won't eat anything containing gelatine (but isn't vegetarian).

I usually make some peppermint creams, florentines or fudge when she's coming over but would like some new ideas. General suggestions would be appreciated but even better if there are some specific little gems (eg xx from Aldi, yy from Lidl), or links to recipes.

I know sweet treats aren't necessary but we often have her and her DH over with other people who invariably bring chocolate so I like to have something she can enjoy too.
Thanks

Honeycomb...it's surprisingly easy to make

Possibly not one you can make but flying saucers are the best sweet.

Marshmallows. Even a box kit are far far better than shop bought

@longtompot

Marshmallows. Even a box kit are far far better than shop bought

Marshmallows contain gelatine

Starburst

Toffee bonbons

Scottish tablet. I haven't made it myself as I'm awful with sugar but apparently the trick is fo really beat it hard.

@WeAreTheHeroes you can use agar agar

Fudge.

Here's a recipe @RockingMyFiftiesNot thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/vegetarian-marshmallows

Then why didn't you say so @longtompot?!

Skittles

The new giant ones

Coconut macaroons
Peanut butter cookies
Oatmeal and raisin cookies
Hazelnut meringue
Macarons

Fudge from the Fudge kitchen.

You can make lovely meringues with aquafaba (the liquid in a tin of chickpeas).

Marzipan all the way!
Also pecan brittle is very easy and delicious. It's basically melted butter and honey poured over a tray of pecans and left to set.

Turkish Delight or a selection of Baclava (not confectionery but still a treat)

Wow, thank you all, appreciated

DD loves Kandy Kittens but they are pricey

Does she definitely like sweets OP? She’s not making excuses for diet reasons? If not I’d do florentines or mini macaroons or candied nuts

@TomorrowIsAnotherDae she LOVES sweets, and really misses chocolate but it gives her migraines.

Would she be ok with carob? It would give her an almost chocolate feeling but might not affect her the same way.

I used to buy carob coated raisins and yogurt coated raisins in Holland and Barrett and loved them. I don't know if they still do them but might be worth a look.

Caramel fudge topped flapjack.

Spectacularly easy and never goes wrong

Honey comb, caramelised nuts (sadly I’ve lost my recipe but it was easy to make in a pan and always came out amazing)