Archive for 'Candies'
Best Toffee Ever – Super Easy Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“Chocolate and almonds top off a rich buttery toffee. A simple recipe that you could easily remember and whip up any time. I always get compliments and requests for more. Use any type of nut that you like in place of the almonds.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 2 cups butter * 2 cups white sugar * [...]
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Best Ever Fudge Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“This fudge is easy and delicious! Making this is our Christmas tradition. Also, you can make it ahead and freeze it for up to 3 months!” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 2 cups white sugar * 1 cup milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 cup butter * 25 marshmallows, quartered * 2 cups milk chocolate [...]
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Bavarian Mints Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“These mints were always a part of the holiday cookie exchanges in Nebraska.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 3 cups milk chocolate chips * 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, chopped * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk * 1 teaspoon peppermint extract * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Butter an [...]
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Basic Truffles Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped * 1/3 cup heavy [...]
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Aunt Teen’s Creamy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“This was my aunt’s recipe for fudge, passed down through the family. It’s better than any fudge I’ve ever had at the Jersey shore, and easy enough to whip up in 15 minutes or so.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2/3 cup evaporated milk [...]
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Angel Food Candy Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“Sugar and dark corn syrup are cooked with vinegar and tempered with baking soda to make a crunchy candy that gets covered in a chocolate coating.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 cup white sugar * 1 cup dark corn syrup * 1 tablespoon vinegar * 1 tablespoon baking soda * 1 pound chocolate confectioners’ coating DIRECTIONS [...]
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Almond Toffee Bark Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“Perfect for holiday gift giving, this homemade toffee candy is topped with a combination of bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate and a generous layer of almonds. ” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 4 cups sliced California Almonds, roasted* * 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened * 1 1/2 cups sugar * 1/3 cup water * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla * [...]
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Almond Crunch Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“I am begged for this recipe whenever I serve it. My advice: Invest in a good candy thermometer and always, always, always use good ingredients. Do not use margarine as a substitute for the butter; the water content is too high.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 cup blanched slivered almonds * 1 cup butter * 1 [...]
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Almond Cherry Fudge Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make this when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor, says Shellie Tucker from Hendersonville, Tennessee.” INGREDIENTS * 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips * 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk [...]
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Almond Buttercrunch Candy I Recipe
Posted on 27. May, 2009 by admin.
“This recipe has been in our family for years, and it is our favorite. It is delicious and addicting. Get ready to go on a diet after the holidays!” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 2 (11.5 ounce) packages milk chocolate chips, divided * 2 cups butter * 1 pound brown sugar * 1 cup blanched slivered almonds, [...]




