Tag Archives: Candy

Peanut Brittle

Quick and easy, no fail microwave peanut brittle is a holiday favorite and a great create your own gift item or bake sale item. Pack in cello bags and finish with a ribbon tie for a festive holiday touch. Ingredients: … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pecan Caramels

Sent to me by a friend, she doesn’t know where she obtained it, however I found it here –  Taste of Home 1  Tbsp. plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided 1-1/2  Cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1  Cup (6 ounces) … Continue reading

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Creole Pralines

This was emailed to me, I don’t know where my friend found it, but if it is your recipe, I would be more than happy to post a link to your site.  These are so delicious! 1/2  Cup light brown … Continue reading

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Grasshopper Chocolate Bark

Ingredients: 1 1/2  lbs (24 oz) semisweet chocolate, chopped (or chunks) 1 1/2  lbs (24 oz) white chocolate, chopped (or white baking chips) 2  Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil or shortening, divided 1  tsp. mint extract (optional) Green food coloring … Continue reading

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Terrific Toffee

Ingredients: 1 Cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 3/4 Cup semisweet chocolate pieces 3/4 Cup milk chocolate pieces 1/3 Cup white baking pieces 2 tablespoons malted milk powder 1 Cup butter 1 Cup sugar 3 tablespoons water Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges … Continue reading

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Pecan Pralines

1  Cup light brown sugar 1/2  Cup granulated sugar 1/2  Cup heavy cream 4  Tbsp. unsalted butter 2  Tbsp. water 1  Cup pecan halves Directions: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy cream, butter, and water. Place over … Continue reading

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Milk Chocolate Almond Brickle

1 1/4  Cups almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped  1  Cup (2 sticks) butter  1 1/2  Cups packed brown sugar  1 3/4  Cups (11.5-ounce) package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels Sprinkle nuts over bottom of well-buttered 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Melt butter in … Continue reading

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Aloha Brittle

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, divided 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 jar (3 ounces) macadamia nuts 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Butter a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle … Continue reading

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Raspberry Fudge Balls

1 (8oz) Package Cream Cheese, softened 1 Cup (6oz) Chocolate Chips, melted 3/4 Cup Vanilla Wafer Crumbs 1/4 Cup Seedless Raspberry Preserves 1/3 Cup Almonds, finely chopped Combine cream cheese & chocolate, mix well until blended. Stir in crumbs and … Continue reading

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