1 cup Peanut butter 1/3 cup White corn syrup 1 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 3 Hershey chocolate candy bars Cook sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until 305 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir in peanut butter. Read More …
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Caramelts
(14 ounces) package caramels 1/4 cup milk 4 cups crisp rice cereal 1 cup salted peanuts Unwrap caramels and place in a large saucepan. Add milk cook over low heat until caramels melt, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir Read More …
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups powdered sugar 2/3 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips, melted Combine everything but the chocolate chips, and press in a greased 8×8″ pan. Read More …
Barley Sugar Candy
2 tablespoons pearl barley 1 lb. granulated white cane sugar Pinch (1/16 teaspoon) cream of tartar juice of 1/2 lemon Rinse the barley. Place it in a saucepan with 1 cup (1/2 pint) cold fresh water. Bring to a boil. Read More …
Be Mine Lollipops
2-1/2 to 3 1/2-inch round or heart-shaped metal cookie cutters 8 ounces assorted red, pink, and/or clearhard candies 35 to 60 (2 to 3 ounces) assorted small decorative candies, such as red cinnamon candies, small nonpareils, colored candy hearts, spice Read More …
Toffee
3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips Sprinkle pecans in a well buttered 9×13 pan. Heat butter in a deep, heavy sauce pan. Add brown sugar, bring to a boil over medium Read More …
Caramels
2 cups Sugar 1 cup Milk 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 cup Butter 1 cup White Syrup 1 tablespoon Vanilla 1 cup Heavy Cream Yield: 6 servings Cook slowly to 247 degrees, 1-1/2 to 2 hours cooking time. Pour into Read More …
Mock Butterfingers
3 cups corn flakes, crushed 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup white corn syrup 6 ounces chocolate chips Heat peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over low heat to melt. Stir in cereal. Pat into a Read More …
Rock Candy
Boil water in a pan, distilled works best. (food coloring optional) Add all the sugar the water will absorb. Let mixture cool. Suspend a rope or string in glass or jar. Pour mixture in. Wait until all of the water Read More …
Chocolate Peanut Brittle
1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1-1/4 cups salted peanuts Lightly butter a cookie sheet and set aside. In a Read More …
14 Minute Maple Candy
4 cups maple syrup 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup butter 1 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon lemon extract Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with lightly buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside. Combine the Read More …
Almond Butter Crunch
1-1/2 cups whole blanched almonds, coarsely chopped 1 cup butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 tablespoons water 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening Line bottom and sides a 13 x 9 Read More …
Almond Candy Jewels
Candy: 1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter 2 cups slivered almonds 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Topping: 1/2 cup one of the following: Semi-sweet real chocolate chips, Butterscotch or vanilla milk chips, Toffee chips, or Chopped Read More …
Almond Joy Candy
1-1/2 cups butter 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 pound (5-1/3 cups) sweetened shredded coconut 2 cups toasted almonds, chopped 2 cups (12-ounces) milk or semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Line a 13 x Read More …
Almond Roca
2 cups (1 pound) butter 2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Whole almonds 1 large Package chocolate chips 1/2 cup Walnuts ground in a blender Melt butter over high heat. Add sugar, stirring until it foams up well. Continue over high Read More …
Angel Food Candy
1 cup sugar 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon baking soda Boil sugar, syrup and vinegar to 290 degrees. Remove from heat and bring over to buttered pan. Add 1 teaspoon of sifted baking soda. Pour Read More …
Bonbon di more (Blackberry Sweets)
This recipe has been found in Sant’Agata and it reminds the past times where only rich people could afford to buy sweets and cakes in general, while young poor people had to wait until Christmas or when they were ill. Read More …
Angel Food Candy
1 cup brown sugar 1 cup syrup (light or dark) 2 teaspoons baking soda Use a large kettle; add brown sugar and syrup, boil to qcrack stage and add baking soda. Syrup will foam up. Spread on greased sheet (1-inch Read More …
Applesauce Candy
1 cup sugar 1 cup applesauce unsweetened 1 3-ounce package apricot Jello or peach gelatin 3/4 cup walnut finely chopped 1/4 cup powdered sugar Grease an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan. Place sugar and applesauce in a medium Read More …
Honey Caramels
Milky caramels with the taste of honey are a special treat. Filled with nuts and scented with vanilla, they tempt the tastebuds in a most delicious way. 2 cups honey 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup chopped nuts 3 tablespoons Read More …
Hickory Nut Brittle
2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups chopped hickory nuts 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Butter two 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking sheets; set aside. In a Read More …
Honey Pecan Caramels
Free-form nutty caramels, made in your own kitchen. 2 1/2 cups pecan halves 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven Read More …
Homemade English Toffee
1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecans 1 cup chocolate chips Garnish 1 ounce white chocolate 12 pecan halves Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add sugar, salt and vanilla. Boil gently Read More …
Chocolate Almond Bark
1 cup whole unblanched almonds 3 (6-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips* (3 cups) 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Line bottom and sides of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan with lightly buttered waxed paper Read More …
Peppermint Crunchies
The crisp flavor of peppermint contrasts with the creaminess of chocolate fudge in Peppermint Crunchies. This confection will leave breathless, but with a chocolaty aftertaste in your mouth! 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light corn Read More …
Peanut Brittle
Homemade peanut brittle is a family favorite. Try substituting your favorite nuts for a different flavor. 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 cups roasted salted peanuts Coat a baking sheet with oil; set Read More …
Chocolate Candy
Aluminum foil 1 cup butterscotch flavored chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butterscotch chips and 1/3 of the sweetened condensed milk. Read More …
Halvah
2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 cup chopped walnuts Equipment: Measuring cups Measuring spoon Large frying pan with cover Wooden spoon Spatula In a frying pan, Read More …
Never Fail Divinity
2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in a 3-quart saucepan. Cover Read More …
Angel Kisses
If angels really did swoop down and leave a trail of sweet kisses, they might resemble these cute chocolate-pecan meringues. 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 cup semisweet Read More …
Chocolate Mint Patties
These minty chocolate patties are great for winter holiday entertaining. 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons whipping cream 1 (13-ounce) package chocolate fudge frosting mix 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Bring a couple inches of water to a simmer in the bottom Read More …
Carob Candy Balls
Good as an after-school snack with a glass of cold milk, Carob Candy Balls offer the crunch and flavor of sesame, creaminess of peanut butter, texture and sweetness of honey, and nutty chewiness of wheat germ all enclosed in well-loved Read More …
Honey Taffy
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup honey 1/8 teaspoon cream of tarter 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vinegar Combine the sugar, syrup, and honey in a heavy saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the cream Read More …
Brittle Cracker Candy
Aluminum foil 40 saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips 1 cup nuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a layer of aluminum foil on a 1-inch deep Read More …
Cute as a Bug Chocolate Nuggets
4 HERSHEY’S NUGGETS Chocolates 1 (4.25-ounce) tube chocolate decorating icing 4 vanilla wafer cookies 8 REESE’S PIECES Candies Remove wrappers from chocolates. Using writing tip, place small amount of icing on bottom of each chocolate; press one chocolate onto each Read More …
Goober Brittle
Goober, from the African word nguba, is a Southern name for peanut. Save yourself some time around the holidays with this ultra-quick version of peanut brittle. 1 cup raw peanuts 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/8 Read More …
Licorice Caramels
1 cup butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon anise extract 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in sugar, sweetened Read More …
Cappuccino Caramels
Aluminum foil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup butter 2 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons instant coffee powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 cup chopped walnuts Read More …
Divinity
This creamy white candy is fluffy and sugary-sweet — wonderful around the holidays. 4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup water 4 large egg whites 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine sugar, corn Read More …
Wintertime Mints
2 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon mint extract Green food coloring Chopped candied cherries Heat oven to 200°F. Cover 2 cookie sheets with foil. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar Read More …
Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs
1/2 cups butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons whipping cream 1 (1 pound) box powdered sugar 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet or milk chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening In large mixing bowl, cream Read More …
Oregon Hazelnut Brittle
Classic brittle trades in its peanuts for hazelnuts. Make this easy candy in the microwave to cut down on time and clean-up. 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Read More …
Easter Coconut Nests
Cute and delightful little confections sure to please young and old. Let the little ones help with this fun and easy-to-do recipe. For added flavor and a crunchy texture, toast the coconut before using. 1 pound white candy coating 1 Read More …
Bourbon Creme Confections
1 cup finely chopped or ground pecans 1 ounce bourbon 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels or preferred chocolate 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Combine chopped pecans with bourbon and Read More …
Nutty Swiss Caramels
1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3-1/2 cups nuts, chopped (16 ounces) Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil. For thicker candy use a Read More …
Grandma’s Molasses Candy
2 cups molasses 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 to 3 cups walnuts, chopped (optional) Butter a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking sheet; set aside. (Note: warming the baking sheet in the oven will Read More …
Heavenly Chocolate Truffles
1 (8-ounce) package dark or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature 1/2 cup (3 ounces) chopped white chocolate 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 pound white chocolate Chocolate sprinkles Melt dark chocolate and heavy cream in Read More …
Millionaire Candy
1 (14-ounce) package caramels 2 tablespoons evaporated milk or water 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 bar paraffin* 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips Butter waxed paper or foil-lined baking sheets. Set aside. Melt caramels in milk over Read More …
Farm Bureau Peanut Brittle
Golden, caramelized peanut brittle is a special treat and makes a great gift. 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 2 cups chopped peanuts 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons baking soda Boil sugar, corn syrup Read More …
Texan Pralines
Texas is famous for its pecans — they often grow right in the backyards — so pralines are easy to find as well. For Texans living far from home or anyone with a sweet tooth, these pralines will fit the Read More …