Piloncillo is unrefined sugar that is purchased in hard cones. It comes in colors from beige to brown. Heat piloncillo and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Reduce heat slightly. Cook, without stirring, to 236F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball […]
Candies
Crunchy Chocolate Raisin Fudge
Mix margarine and milk powder until crumbly. Add cocoa and artificial sweetener. Mix until blended. Add evaporated milk and vanilla. Mix until almost smooth and sticky. Remove from bowl and mix in Rice Krispies with hands. Continue mixing with hands until fudge is smooth and shiny. Shape into 2 10inch long rolls. Wrap in clear […]
Toasted Pecans
Preheat oven 350 F. Melt margarine in saucepan. Stir pecans in melted margarien until they are thoroughly coated. Spread pecans on a cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in 350 F oven until lightly toasted, stirring once. Remove from oven. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Let cool and serve. Store in airtight container. Yields 1/2 […]
Peanut Butterscotch Chews
Slowly melt the peanut butter and the Butterscotch chips until creamy. Remove from heat and stir in cereal so that all pieces are as coated as desired (If you want it sweeter use less cereal if you want to stretch it out use more.) NOTE: Do not use Cholesteral free peanut butter. In order for […]
Chocolate Spiders
Melt chips in double-boiler, remove from heat, stir in peanuts and noodles. Drop on waxed paper. Keep in the refrigerator…way in the back so the kids wont find them and you can sneak bites after they have gone to bed. hehe Probably you should hide them behind the broccoli!! Sheryl
Giant Chocolate Kiss — e
Combine sugar, cocoa, butter, and milk in a 2 qt. casserole. e on HIGH 2 minutes. Add vanilla and walnuts. Stir, pour into a generously buttered large funnel (rubber band a piece of foil over spout of funnel) making sure you fill the spout end. Place funnel in a tumbler and set in freezer or […]
Easy Peanut Clusters
Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter over low heat. stir in peanuts. drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper or cookie sheet. Refrigerate.
Hot Cinnamon Candy
This is similar to Fire Stix use more, but be warned, it doesnt take much 1. Sprinkle a liberal layer of powdered sugar onto 2 cookie sheets, (cover well to keep candy from sticking) 2. Cook sugar, Karo and water to 290 F. 3. Add cinnamon oil and food color. Be VERY careful of the […]
Cracker Candy
Melt butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Lina a cookie sheet with saltines. Pour butter-sugar mix over all and bake at 350~F for 7 minutes. Sprinkle choco chips on top and smooth all over. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cool, then refrigerate to harden. Do not cut, break into pieces. This […]
Creamy Chocolate Fudge
Grease an 8×8″ square pan with butter. Grease a heavy-bottomed saucepan with butter. Grate the chocolate into it and add the sugar, milk and corn syrup. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts and sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil the mixture until it reaches soft ball stage (240F.). Stir just enough […]