Boil sugar, Karo and water to 300 degrees and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon oil. Other flavors can be used.
Candies
Creamy Penuche
1. Combine sugars, corn syrup, butter or margarine, milk and salt in a medium-size heavy saucepan. 2. Heat, stirring constantly, to boiling, then cook, stirring several times, to 238F on a candy thermometer. (A teaspoonful of syrup will form a soft ball when dropped in cold water.) Remove from heat at once. Add vanilla, but […]
Chocolate-peanut Brownie Cup
Combine flour, sugar,cocoa, and soda. Stir in butter, milk,and egg. Mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows. Divide between 6 buttered custard cups. Space evenly in circle in the e. Cook uncovered at full power for 3 minutes, rotating each one half way through. Let stand for 3 mins before serving. Warm […]
Easiest Ever Peanut Butter Fudge
Put chocolate chips and peanut butter into a e-safe dish. Microwave on high 1-2 minutes until chips have completely melted. Add sweetened condensed milk; stir until mixture is of a uniform consistency. Pour into a 8″x8″ square pan lined with wax paper. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1″ pieces. Yield:1 1/2 pounds or 16 servings
Chocolate Covered Brandied Cherries
1. Pour brandy over drained cherries; let set for 2 days. 2. Combine butter, corn syrup and salt; blend until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and mix well. Knead until smooth and shiny; chill for 1/2 hour wrapped in waxed paper. 3. While chilling, drain cherries well on paper towels; pat dry. Reserve brandy marinade […]
Crystal Candy
Line 8x8x2 baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter foil & set pan aside. Butter sides of heavy 3-qt saucepan. In saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over med-high heat to boiling, about 5 min, stirring constantly with wooden spoon to dissolve sugar. Avoid splashing mixture on sides of […]
Prune Fudge
Wash prunes, cover with water, and cook slowly until tender. Drain, pit, and chop. Add sugar to prune juice. Add prunes and lemon juice. Boil to soft ball stage (234 – 238 F). Cool to room temperature. Beat until creamy. Add nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pan. Cut in squares. Miss E.W., Rayne, LA.
Creamy Brownie Frosting
In a small bowl cream butter, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla. Add Confectioners sugar and milk. Beat to spreading consistancy. Makes 2 cups of frosting.
Maple Fudge
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook abnd stir over medium high heat until boiling. Clip candy thermometer to side of pan, cook and stir over medium heat, til syrup reached temperature 238F (155C) on candy thermometer (soft ball stage) 25 to 35 minutes,. Remove from heat and cool without stirring to lukewarm (110F/45C) […]
Mint Truffles
1. Melt chips with whipping cream and butter in heavy, medium saucpan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour into pie pan. Refrigerate until mixture is fudgy, but soft, about 2 hours. 2. Shape about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into 1-1/4 inch ball. To shape, roll mixture in your palms. Place ball on waxed paper. […]