Confections are a type of food that is usually sweet and often served as a dessert. They can include a variety of items such as cakes, cookies, pastries, and candies. Two examples of confections are sweets and tarts. Sweets are a type of confection that is usually made with sugar and often includes chocolate or other flavorings. Tarts are a type of pastry that is usually filled with a sweet or savory filling. Both sweets and tarts are popular confections that are enjoyed by many people.