Melt butter, add sugar, water and raw almonds. Cook om medium to high temperature (fast), stirring comstantly to prevent scorching. Cook to 305-310 degrees F. Pour onto buttered slab or cookie sheet to cool. (If desired this may be scored into squares before it hardens). When cool, spread with a layer of melted colled chocolate […]
Candies
Turtles Cheesecake!
Combine pecans, sugar and butter; mix well. Press on to the bottom of a 9 inch ( 23 cm ) spring form pan. Bake in 325 F oven 12 min; set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in brown sugar, flour and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well […]
Scotch Treats
Melt chips very carefully over hot water. (NOT boiling) Add peanut butter and blend. Pour over Rice Krispies and mix gently to coat rice. Press into 9″ by 9″ buttered pan. Chill and cut into squares. Makes about 16 squares. Better double the recipe and use a 9″ by 13″ pan. One recipe lasts about […]
Noel Christmas Fudge
Mix together sugar, milk, and corn syrup in saucepan. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When a drop form in a firm ball in cold water, remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool. Beat well with a large spoon until mixture loses gloss. Quickly stir in […]
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Combine the chocolate pieces, corn syrup, and water in a double boiler top. Place over hot water and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts stirring until well coated. Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined baking sheets. Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until […]
Marshmallow Cream Fudge
Place butter in 9x9x2 inch dish. Heat in e on full power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted. Blend in sugar and evaporated milk. Mix well. Cook in microwave on Level 8 (medium-high) for 15-17 minutes or until soft ball (see note below) stage is reached. Stir mixture frequently during cooking time. Blend […]
Hawaiian Brittle
*** E DIRECTIONS: Butter cookie sheet. Sprinkle banana slices and coconut in 12-inch circle on buttered cookie sheet. In 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole or 8-cup measuring cup, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Stir in macadamia nuts. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. […]
Mocha Mint Mousse Tart
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions in a greased 9-onch round pan; cool. In a mixing bowl, dissolve coffee powder in water; add cream cheese. With electric mixer, beat mixture until smooth; blend in marshmallow creme. Melt Junior Mints — place in a e-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 […]
Pralines
Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a soft ball when dropped by teaspoonful into cold water (236F on a candy thermometer). Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool.
Chocolate Taffies
In a 2-to 3-quart pan over medium-low heat, stir milk, cocoa, and 1 tablespoon butter until mixture starts to bubble, then stir until mixture holds together as a soft mass when pushed to side of pan, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool enough to touch. With lightly buttered hands, […]