Drain marachino cherries thoroughly, Place on paper toweling. Combine butter or margarine, corn syrup and salt. Stir in sifted confectioners sugar. Knead sugar mixture until smooth ( chill if mixture is too soft.) Shape 1 teaspoon of the sugar mixture around each cherry. Place on a waxed-paper-lined baking sheet, chill. In a small, heavy saucepan, […]
Candies
Milano Figs In Cocoa
Cut the figs twice through the center but DO NOT cut through the base. Stand them on a serving platter. Spread them open. Place the ricotta in a bowl and thin with the cream. Add the orange liqueur and sugar. Spoon the mixture neatly over the figs. Dust each fig with a tiny bit of […]
No-bake Special K Candies
Mix butter, sugar, water and cocoa together. Bring to a boil for 30 seconds. Remove from fire and add peanut butter, oatmeal or coconut. Drop on wax paper and let harden.
Chocolate Covered Cherries #2
Cream butter, gradually add sugar, blend well, add milk and vanilla. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Drain cherries and dry thoroughly. Pinch off about 1/2 teaspoon of the butter-sugar mixture and form around each cherry. Chill until firm. Melt chocolate and shortening. Dip each cherry by the stem until well coated. Chill on waxed […]
Easy Foolproof Fudge
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter and boil until mixture reaches 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is well blended. Spread evenly into a buttered 9-inch square pan and cool until firm. Cut […]
Diabetic, 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 […]
Dipping Chocolate
Shave parafin and melt with chocolate chips.
Mexican Chocolate
Boil chocolate and water 5 minutes; add remaining ingredients. Cook in double boiler 1 hour, beating at intervals.
Caramel
Heat all ingredients to boiling, stirring constantly.
Easy Opera Fudge
In 2 quart glass bowl, e margarine for 1 minute. Stir in vanilla pudding and milk. Microwav, uncovered until boiling, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring every 15 seconds. Add vanilla. Beat in confectioners sugar. Stir in chopped nuts or candied cherries. Pour into buttered 10x6x2″ baking dish. Top with […]