Chocolate Pecan Caramels1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided    (NO SUBSTITUTES)1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted1 cup (6 ounce) semisweet chocolate chips2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup water1 (14 ounce) can

Fudge Caramels2/3 cup cocoa2 cups granulated sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup water1/4 cup butter1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractCombine cocoa, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a heavy 3 quart saucepan Add evaporated milk and

Mesilla Valley Chile Brittle2 cups granulated sugar1 cup dark brown sugar, packed1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water1/4 to 1/2 cup chile I prefer half habanero    and half dried ground chipotles1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup soft butter or margarine1/8

Cashew Cinnamon Brittlevegetable oil1/2 cup water2 cups granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 cup light corn syrup2 teaspoons cinnamon2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 cups roasted, salted cashew nuts (if using unsalted cashew     nuts, add 1/8

Jelly Belly Candy Brittle1 1/2 cups Jelly Belly gourmet beans, favorite flavors1/2 cup red hot candies3 cups granulated sugar1 cup Karo light corn syrup1/2 cup water3 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda Spread candies evenly on greased alumi

Almond Joy Chocolate Pie6 to 8 servingsuCrust/u20 miniature Almond Joy candy bars or 10 large bars3/4 cups graham cracker crumbsuFilling/u1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup cornstarch1/4 cup Hershey`s cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups milk1 teaspo

3 Musketeers Puffs3 Three Musketeers candy bars 1 package Pillsbury CrescentsSlice candy bars into 8 pieces. Unfold crescents. Place one piece of candy in the center of each crescent. Fold crescent around candy, being sure to cover all of it. Pinch seams closed. Place on ungreased cook

Heavenly Raspberry Mocha Bites1/4 pound butter 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 heaping tablespoon instant coffee1 (10 ounce) package Hershey`s raspberry chocolate chips 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Creme1 tea

Chocolate Chip Almond Pie6 chocolate bars with almonds17 marshmallows1/2 cup milk1 cup heavy cream, whipped1/2 cup chocolate chips1/2 cup slivered almonds1 baked graham cracker crustMelt chocolate bars and marshmallows in milk in top of double boiler. Cool.Fo

Snickers PieuCrust/u2 cups graham cracker crumbs4 teaspoons brown sugar1/2 cup unsalted butter, melteduFudge Layer/u1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped6 tablespoons all pur

Creamy Milky Way Bar Pudding 2 (2.23 ounce) Milky Way Bars, sliced3/4 cup milk2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 (4 serving size) box vanilla flavored instant    pudding or pie filling1 container sour creamStir Milky Way Bars, 1/4 cup milk and cocoa in medi

Candy Bar Cookies1 1/4 cups all purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup chopped, chocolate covered candy bar pieces    (pieces should be about

Sour Cream Crunch CakeuCake/u12 (1.06 ounce) Nestle Crunch bars3/4 cup hot water2 tablespoons butter, softened1 3/4 cups granulated sugar4 eggs, separated1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted2 teaspoons baking soda3 tab

Raspberry English Toffee1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract 1 cup Guittard`s White Satin chunks, or other white chocolate 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream or half and half 3 tabl

Peanut Butter DropsThese are great little snacks if you like peanut butter like I do. My kids scarf them up as quickly as I can make them.1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup peanut butter (do not use reduced    fat or generic brands for this recip

Old Fashioned Sponge Candy1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dark Karo syrup1/2 teaspoon molasses1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda, siftedCook the first four ingredients to hard crack stage (300 degrees F), stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Remove from h

Ono Honey Macadamia Nut Candy1/2 cup honey1/2 cup maple syrupPinch salt4 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup roasted macadamia nuts Combine ingredients, except nuts, in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until mixture thickens. Remove fro

Marcel Desaulnier`s Chocolate Maple Walnut PralineThere seem to be as many ways to pronounce "praline" as there are interpretations of this brittle candy. Traditionally, pralines are made of caramelized sugar with almonds or hazelnuts. In Louisiana, they use brown sugar and pecans. I lo

Cow Patties2 cups granulated sugar4 tablespoons cocoa1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup peanut butter2 1/2 cups rolled oatsBring first 4 ingredients to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan for exactly 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat

Licorice Drops1 cup (1/4 liter) granulated sugar1/4 cup (50 ml) brown sugar1/4 cup (50 ml) water1/4 cup (50 ml) light corn syrup1 tablespoon (15 ml) black food coloring1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) anise extract or pulverized anise seedsPut the sugars, water and corn syrup into a

Maple Creams1 cup maple sugar1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 teaspoon almond extractWalnut meatsCook the sugars and water to 240 degrees F, or to the soft ball stage; add the almond extract. Cool to lukewarm, then beat until creamy, yet firm.Knead until smoot

Chocolate Bark and VariationsMakes about 1 pound.12 ounces good quality white, bittersweet or milk    chocolate, roughly chopped (or 12 ounces chocolate chips) Mix ins of choice (see notes) Butter a large cookie sheet and line it with wax paper. Set aside.

Butter Crunch CandyuButter Crunch Mixture/u16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 tablespoons light corn syrup3 tablespoons water1 cup toasted almonds, chopped, about 4 ouncesuTopping/u12 ounces semisweet chocolate, temperedbr

Gold Mine Truffles1/2 cup flaked coconut 3 tablespoons confectioners` sugar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 8 ounces pitted dates 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground ci