In small saucepan heat sugar over med heat without stirring but shaking pan occas for 3 mins oruntil sugar has melted and is golden. Sprinkle nuts onto buttered plate andpour syrup over. Let cool until hardened; break into pces. Process in food processor until finely ground or place in heavy plastic bag and crush with […]
Candies
Peanut Polka Dot Bars
Lightly butter 13 x 9-inch pan. In large saucepan over low heat, melt candy coating and peanut butter; blend well. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal and peanuts; mix well. Press mixture evenly in buttered pan. Immediately sprinkle M&Ms over bars; press lightly. Allow to set 45 to 60 minutes. Cut into bars. Store in […]
Creme De Menthe Squares
Bottom Layer: In saucepan combine 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup cocoa powder. heat and stir until well blended. Remove. Add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the egg, and vanilla. Stir in graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press into ungreased 9×13 inch pan. Middle Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter. In bowl combine […]
Down-home-never Fail Texas Peanut Brittle
Boil sugar, corn syrup and water until thread spins. Add peanuts, stir continuously after peanuts are added. Cook until mixture turns a brownish-gold color. Remove from heat, add butter, salt and baking soda. Pour onto buttered board, spreading to 1/4-inch thickness. When cool break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Red Hot Salad
Dissolve Jell-O and red hots (also known as Cinnamon Imperials) in boiling water. When cooled to room temperature, add pineapple and applesauce. Pour into oiled 8-cup mold. Chill before serving.
Irish Potato Candy
Placed mashed potatoes in a mixer bowl. Add confectioners sugar one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread into greased 10 x 15 inch pan. Spread peanut butter over top. Roll as for a jelly roll. Cut into slices.
Indoor Smores
Makes 48 squares *DIRECTIONS* Grease a 13x9x2″ rectangular pan. Heat corn syrup, butter and chocolate morsels to boiling in 3-quart saucepan, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal in large mixing bowl; toss quickly until completely coated with chocolate. Fold in marshmallows, 1 cup at a time. Press mixture evenly in […]
White Christmas
1. Combine all the dried ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir in the Copha. Mix well. 2. Press the mixture into a greased 30cm x 20cm lamington tin and refrigerate overnight. Serve cut into squares & lightly dusted with icing sugar. Hint. 250 gm of COPHA can be quickly and easily melted in […]
Peanut Butter Brittle
Grease 2 large baking sheets. Place on wire racks. In heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan, add first 3 ingredients, stiring constantly. Boil over medium heat. Cook with out stirring til mixture is 300 degrees on candy thermometer. Stir in peanut butter, blend well. Remove from heat. Quickly, but gently, stir in soda. Immediately pour onto […]
Marshmallow Bumpies
1. Blend together cream cheese and milk. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Set aside. 2. Melt chocolate over hot water, stirring until smooth. 3. Combine cream sheese mixture, melted chocolate, and salt, mixing together well. Fold in marshmallows. 4. Drop by teaspoonfuls into coconut, completely coating each candy. Place on a greased cookie sheet. […]