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Year: 2024

Stained Glass Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

This candy is good any time of the year but it’s especially festive at Christmas! 1 cup water 3-1/2 cups white sugar 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 tablespoon flavoring (vanilla, lemon, walnut or almond extract) red and/or green food Read More …

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Pecan Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

6 cup sugar 2 cups evaporated milk 1 tablespoon corn syrup such as Karo 1/2 cup margarine 4 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups pecans Put 2 cups sugar in skillet over low heat and melt gradually. Stir with Read More …

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Swedish Christmas Kola (Caramel Candy)

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups Granulated Sugar 1 cup Dark Syrup 50 grams Butter (about half a stick) 1 tablespoon Vanilla 3-1/2 cups Heavy Cream 1-1/3 cups Almonds, chopped Mix all ingredients (less the almonds) in a large saute pan, and simmer for Read More …

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Chocolate Cream Truffles

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

Yield: 36 truffles 150 ml double cream 350 g plain chocolate; broken up 2 tablespoons orange brandy 25 g unsalted butter plain chocolate; melted, for dipping white and plain chocolate; grated, for decoration Heat the cream in a small pan Read More …

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Cactus Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

Syrup for 2 Quarts of Cactus Cubes: 3 Cups granulated sugar 1 Cup water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice Select small barrel cactus. Remove spines and green outside layer with large knife. (this means the cactus and Read More …

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Turkish Delight

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

Yield: 24 servings 3 tablespoons Unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup Cold water 1/3 cup Boiling water 2 cups Sugar 4 tablespoons Extract * Food coloring ** 1/4 cup Pistachio nuts; chopped 1 cup Confectioners’ sugar * Extract: may use orange, lemon Read More …

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Troon Truffles

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

8 oz Plain chocolate 4 tablespoons Single malt scotch whiskey 2 tablespoons Sour cream 2 ounces Butter 2 ounces Icing (confectioner’s) sugar 4 oz Almonds: finely chopped 4 oz White chocolate; grated Place the chocolate (broken into pieces), whiskey and Read More …

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Red Candy Apples

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

6 crisp apples 6 wooden skewers 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring 10 drops oil of cinnamon Wash and dry apples, remove stems. Insert skewers. Combine sugar, corn syrup and food coloring Read More …

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Cranberry Chocolate Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1-1/2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 6 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 6 ounce can evaporated milk 1/2 teas.vanilla 4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped pecans In saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar Read More …

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Brandied Cherries

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 can Bing cherries – pitted, in heavy sauce (16 oz.) 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons Kirsch or Cognac Drain the cherries, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved syrup with the sugar. Bring Read More …

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Caramels

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups brown sugar 1/4 pound butter or margarine 1 cup white corn syrup 1 cup unsweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup nuts Combine brown sugar and syrup and bring to a hard boil. Slowly add the milk, making sure the Read More …

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Truffles Royale

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

3/4 cup Whipping cream 1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup Orange liqueur 7 oz Semi sweet chocolate DIPPING 8 oz Unsweetened chocolate Combine cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; add liqueur and chocolate. Stir Read More …

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Potato Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 small red or white potato-skin left on 1 18 ounces jar Peanut Butter 1 2 lb bag Powdered Sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring, real or imitation Boil potato until tender. Remove skin. Mash well with fork. Gradually add powdered Read More …

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Traditional Cinder Toffee

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

You will need: A heavy based pan Golden Treacle 1kg of granulated sugar 1-1/2 pints of water Bicarbonate of soda 3 medium sized baking tins A wooden spoon A sugar thermometer Add the sugar and water to the pan, bring Read More …

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Hawaiian Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup cream 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup crushed drained pineapple 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon preserved ginger 1/2 cup broken pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Bring cream to a boil in a large, heavy pan: Remove Read More …

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Vanilla Tootsie Rolls

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened 2-1/2 cups confectioners sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup instant dry milk powder 1/3 cup corn syrup Mix all ingredients together. Knead like you would for bread. Roll into rope Read More …

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Praline Pecan Crunch

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

8 cups Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal 2 cups pecan pieces 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Heat oven to 250 F. Read More …

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Turkish Delight

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups Sugar 2 tablespoons Cornstarch 1 cup Water 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar 1 tablespoon Flavoring * Food coloring ** 1/2 cup Toasted nuts, chopped *** Confectioners’ sugar * Flavorings: rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon. ** Food coloring: Read More …

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Bourbon Candied Pecans

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1-1/2 Cups of whole pecans. 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil. 2 Cloves of garlic, chopped fine. 2 Ounces of bourbon. 3/4 Teaspoon (or less) of cayenne’ pepper to taste. 1-1/2 Tablespoons of honey. 1 Teaspoon of salt. Pepper to taste. Read More …

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Southern Pralines

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1-1/2 (one and one-half) cups of firmly packed light brown sugar 2/3 (two-thirds) cup of half and half Dash of salt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine 1-1/2 (one and one-half) cups of pecan halves, toasted Combine sugar, half and Read More …

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Rum Truffles

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 pint heavy cream 12 ounces baker’s unsweetened chocolate 16 teaspoon-equivalents sugar substitute 3 teaspoons rum or cognac 1/2 cup crushed pecans (if desired) Bring cream to a boil. Add rum or cognac and simmer about 5 minutes. Add chocolate Read More …

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Pralines

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

Number of Servings: 12 4 cups Sugar 5 cups Pecans 4 tablespoons Karo syrup 1 tablespoon Butter 1 cup Condensed milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla 1 cup Water Mix all ingredients except butter, vanilla, and pecans. Cook on low fire until Read More …

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 cup salted Georgia peanuts 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda In an 8 x 12-inch glass baking dish, mix sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high Read More …

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Mayan Truffles

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup Whipping cream 1 teaspoon Instant coffee 6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate pieces 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/8 cup Coffee liqueur 1/4 cup Cocoa Bring cream to the boiling point in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add Read More …

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Caramelized Pecans

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup coarse chopped pecans 1 tablespoon hot ground red chile 1/4 teaspoon salt In a small skillet, combine the water and sugar and stir over med. heat for 2 minutes. Add pecans and Read More …

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Candy Apples

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

4 Medium apples 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring 1 cup sugar 1 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup water 4 wooden skewers Wash and stem apples. Mix sugar, water, coloring and syrup in a boiler over moderate heat. Stir until Read More …

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Candy Corn

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup sugar 2/3 cup white corn syrup 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla several drops food coloring (optional) 2-1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup powdered milk Combine sugar, white corn syrup and butter in pan, bring Read More …

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Dr. Pepper Pralines

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

Makes 2 dozen 1 cup Sugar; Granulated 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar, Packed 1 cup Dr. Pepper 1 cup Miniature Marshmallows 2 cups Pecan Halves Cook sugars and Dr. Pepper in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, then gradually Read More …

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Candy Strawberries

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 3-oz. package strawberry gelatin (or 6-oz. pkg) 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flaked coconut Green tinted sugar Red tinted sugar Mix together the strawberry gelatin, pecans, coconut, sweetened condensed Read More …

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Quick Chocolate Macaroons

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 square Unsweetened Chocolate 1 and 1/3 cups Coconut 1/3 cup sweetened Condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Heat oven 350 degrees. Melt chocolate in microwave on high 1-2 minutes or till almost melted, stirring after each minute. Stir until chocolate Read More …

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Irish Potato Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 baking potato 2 or 3 boxes of 10x (confectioner’s)sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla (or mint, orange, any flavor will work) extract Cinnamon (optional) Red or Green food coloring (optional) Bake, peel, and mash potato with a fork. Mix in sugar, Read More …

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Cheerio’s Chocolate Bars

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1/2 cup of margarine 1 box German chocolate cake mix 1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup chopped pecans 6 ounces of chocolate chips 2 cups Cheerios 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk Melt margarine in 15 x 10 x Read More …

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Brooklyn Cafe Candied Matzo for Passover

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

4 sheets matzo 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup butter 12 ounces chocolate chips 1 foil pan with small lip In a pan mix and melt butter and brown sugar. Bring mix to a boil and keep stirring. Take Read More …

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Maraschino Cherries

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

4-1/2 pounds pitted cherries 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon pickling salt 1 teaspoon alum 4-1/2 pounds sugar juice of one lemon 1 ounce red food coloring 1 ounce almond extract Soak cherries overnight in water, salt and alum. Next day: Read More …

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Christmas Toffee

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 sticks margarine 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix all ingredients in large skillet. Cook and stir on medium heat until it turns brown. Pour into greased 9×13 pan. Cover top with chocolate chips. When Read More …

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Toffee

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup Sue Bee Honey 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Spray square 9x9x2 inch pan with nonstick coating. Spread pecans on bottom. Heat Sue Bee Honey, sugar and Read More …

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Caravan Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1/2 cup (15) small dried figs, stemmed 1/2 cup (20) dates, pitted 1 cup walnuts Rind of one orange, grated 2 Tablespoons orange juice powdered sugar Put fruit and nuts through a food chopper, alternating to help mix them. Or, Read More …

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Fudge Nuggets

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Frank

6 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 Tablespoons corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2-1/2 cups ground vanilla wafers 1 cup finely chopped or ground nuts Melt chocolate chips, stir in corn syrup and Read More …

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Homemade Peppermint Patties

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

3 ounce cream cheese, softened 1/4 lb. butter 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk 2-1/2 lbs confectioner’s sugar (10x) 1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring (approximately) Chocolate pieces to melt for covering (dark semi-sweet) Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl except Read More …

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Classic Tootsie Rolls

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup cocoa 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup instant powdered milk 1/2 cup white corn syrup Mix all ingredients together. (A standing heavy duty mixer helps immensely, this gets Read More …

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Date Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

3 cups white sugar 1-1/2 cups milk 1 cup dates, seeded, but whole 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup coarse nuts Put milk and sugar in pan and as soon as it boils, add dates and butter. Boil until it forms Read More …

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Homemade Caramels

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 c. sugar 1-3/4 c. Karo syrup (white) 2 c. heavy cream 1 c. butter, no substitutes 1 c. pecans, broken pinch of salt In a heavy pot, mix sugar, salt, karo and 1 c. cream. Boil 30 minutes. Add Read More …

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Peppermints

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1-1/2 cups of sugar 1/2 cup of boiling water 6 drops of peppermint oil Add boiling water and sugar into a non-stick saucepan. Stir until almost dissolved. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and Read More …

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Lollipops

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups of sugar 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 2/3 cup of water any desired flavoring any desired food coloring Combine sugar and cream of tartar with water. Stir until completely dissolved. Boil mixture until it reaches 290*. Add the Read More …

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Rhode Island Potato Coconut Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 med. sized potato 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon corn syrup 2 cups shredded coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla Melted chocolate Boil and mash potato. It should make about 1/4 cup. Add sugar, corn syrup, coconut and vanilla. Mix Read More …

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English Toffee

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1-1/4 cups brown sugar 1 cup butter (the real thing) 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 cup Hershey’s sweet chocolate bar, chopped Combine sugar and butter and cook until a hard ball is formed when syrup is dropped in cold water Read More …

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Molasses Taffy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon vinegar pinch of baking soda Combine first 4 ingredients. Boil until it reaches the brittle or crack stage. When just about ready to remove from the stove, add the Read More …

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Candied Ginger

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

ginger root water sugar Clean ginger root well cover with water in pan, and bring to a full rolling boil, Drain off first water, cover with water again and with sugar in equal amounts to the ginger. Boil until water Read More …

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Hard Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

2 cups sugar 2/3 cup white corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon oil based flavoring of choice Drops of appropriate food coloring Mix until dissolved; place on high heat and boil until it reaches 289’F on candy thermometer. Cool Read More …

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Edible Modeling Candy

December 9, 2024December 14, 2024 Frank

1/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup instant milk, powdered/dry candy sprinkles sugar Mix peanut butter, honey, and powdered milk together. **If too sticky, add a little bit more milk** Let kids play in it, Read More …

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