Month: September 2011

English Toffee

Contributor:  Shelley JonesCC Original Butter 9″ square pan.  Line bottom with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts. Mix and cook over high heat, stirring constantly: 1 cup butter2 T water1 cup sugar Pour into pan.  Let stand 5 minutes. Put 5 Hershey chocolate bars on top. 

Toffee

Contributor:  Josephine CrosbyCC Original 1 lb butter (melt in heavy pan)2 T white Karo6 T water2 cups sugar Stir and boil to 282 degrees. Chop 1/2 lb pecans.  Spread pecans and chocolate chips in pan.  Pour toffee over this.  On top place a giant Hershey 

Mint Balls

Contributor:  Lola Tippetts
CC Original

1 pint whipping cream
1 large package miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed peppermints
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package nut fudge cookies

Whip cream.  Fold in rest.  Cover and chill.  Scoop into balls.  Roll in crushed chocolate cookies.  Freeze.  Let thaw 1/2 hour before serving.  Great at Christmas and for parties.

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Mints

Contributor:  Phyllis DonleyCC Original 1 (8 oz) package cream cheesepeppermint oil4-8 cups powdered sugar Mix with mixer until almost mixed.  Knead by hand until smooth.  Form into small balls, roll in sugar, flatten with tongs of fork. Printable Version

Dandy Cocoa Candy

Contributor:  Sally DavisCC Original 1/3 cup cocoa1/2 cup honey1/2 cup whipped cream2 T milk powder1 tsp peppermint or vanilla flavoring1 cup mixed nuts, seeds or coconut Mix well together.  Add enough coconut or milk powder to make stiff.  Form into a roll and wrap in 

Strawberry Candies

Contributor:  Joleen Crosby
CC Original

14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1 lb coconut, finely ground
2 (3 oz.) package strawberry jello
1 cup finely ground almonds
1 T sugar
1 tsp vanilla

combine milk, coconut, 1 (3 oz.) package jello, almonds, sugar and vanilla, mixing well.  Shape into strawberries.  Roll candies in remaining jello, coating well.  Make leaves with royal icing using decorating tip #67.  Let dry thoroughly and store in covered container.  Yield 6 dozen.

Royal Icing
1 large egg white
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

Combine egg white and cream of tartar in mixing bowl.  Beat at medium speed until frothy.  Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.  Beat for 5 minutes or until stiff.  Keep covered when not using.  Yield 2/3 cups.

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Heath Bars

Contributor:  Ina WellingCC Original Mix together and stir.  Bring to a boil for 3-05 minutes or until heavy looking: 1 cup butter1 cup brown sugar Have ready soda/club crackers filled into cookie sheet.  Pour syrup (above) over.  Place in oven at 350 degrees for 5 

Cherry Mash Bars (Twin Bings)

Contributor:  Ina WellingCC Original 1 cup sugar2 T margarine1/4 tsp salt1/3 cup half-and-half or evaporated milk1 cup  miniature marshmallows1 cup cherry chips1 cup chocolate chips1 cup salted Spanish peanuts1/2 cup peanut butter Combine sugar, butter or margarine, salt and milk in 1 1/2 – 2 

Sticky Caramel Corn

Contributor:  June Minchow
CC Original

“Julie’s college friend shared this recipe with us.”

1 cube margarine
1 cup canned milk (not condensed)
2 cups brown sugar
vanilla
salt

Cook together first three ingredients to soft ball.  Add salt and vanilla.  Pour over popped corn.  to make it a little less sticky, add 1/2 cup Karo syrup.

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Caramel Corn

Contributor:  Karen PetersonCC Original 8 quarts popped corn1 1/3 cups sugar1 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup Karo syrup1 tsp vanilla Cook syrup to hard crack stage, add vanilla, and pour over salted popped corn.  I put corn on my cabinet top and separate corn as