Brown CandyThis candy is easier to make if two cooks work together � one to pour and one to stir.6 cups granulated sugar, divided2 cups light cream1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon white corn syrup1/4 pound butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 pounds pecans

Sponge Candy1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 tablespoon baking sodaHeat sugar, corn syrup and vinegar to boiling in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Boil without stirring, to 300 d

Tootsie Rolls1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons shortening4 teaspoons cocoa2 tablespoons evaporated skim milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractCombine sugar, corn syrup, shortening and cocoa in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Bring m

Three Musketeers Bars3 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup3/4 cup water1/8 teaspoon salt3 egg whites1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips2 (12 ounce) bags milk chocolate chipsIn a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water,

Buttermilk Candy1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon baking soda2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons corn syrup2 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups nutsAdd baking soda to buttermilk in 4 quart saucepan. Stir well and let stand 1 minute. Add sugar, c

Chocolate Nut Chews1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 cup evaporated milk1/3 cup butter1/3 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups quick rolled oats1/2 cup salted peanutsIn a heavy 2 quart saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa, milk a

Assorted Chocolate CandiesSource: The Wichita Eagle 12/13/0024 ounces (about 4 cups) semisweet milk or white chocolate50 small two layer candy cupsuFillings/uRaspberry preservesMarshmallow fluffToasted hazelnutsPeanut butterLiqueur nut mixture

Date Nut Roll1 cup milk2 cups granulated sugar1 tablespoon butter or margarine1 1/2 cups chopped, pitted dates1 cup chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extractCook milk, sugar and butter over medium heat until it forms a soft ball when dropped into a cup of cold w

Cactus RubiesThis is a red jellied candy from an ancient Arizona food, the prickly pear cactus. Tourists buy a lot of this when they visit Arizona.2 cups granulated sugar1 1/3 cups light corn syrup1 1/2 cups red cactus juice2 (1 3/4 ounce) packages powdered fruit pecti

Chocolates with Jelly CentersSource: iFarm Journal Candy Book/i2 cups granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unflavored gelatine1 cup pineapple juice or waterJuice and finely grated peel of 1 lemonJuice and finely grated peel of 1 orange 1 drop red food color 4

Malted Milk Nut Dainties2 cups dry malted milk 1 cup water 5 cups granulated sugar 3 cups water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup nuts, brokenDissolve malted milk in 1 cup water. Add sugar and the three cups water which has been heated to boiling. Cook to 240 deg

Candied ApplesKids love these apples with a soft, chewy caramel coating.6 medium size apples1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup white corn syrup1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractInsert wooden skewer in stem end

Butter Toffee5 cups granulated sugar1 cup water2 1/2 pounds (10 sticks) sweet cream butter2 cups whole, shelled almonds24 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate bars or chips (for coating)3 cups almonds, groundGrease two 9 x 13 inch baking pans with vegetable oil.

Raspberry Bombs2 cups granulated sugar 1 3/4 cups cranberry raspberry juice 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur 1 (6 ounce) package liquid pectin 24 ounces chocolate bitsCut two 8 x 13 inch rectangles from wax paper. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with one sheet, allowing

Festive Peppermint MarshmallowsConfectioners` sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatine1/2 cup cold water1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon peppermint extractGenerously dust an 11 x 7 1/2 x 2

Molasses Taffy1 1/3 cups Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (1 can) 1/2 cup molassesFew grains saltCook sweetened condensed milk, molasses and salt together in a heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until hard ball forms when tested in cold water (250 to 266 degrees F on c

Chocolate Frogs1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup butter or margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups coconut 6 cups oatmealMix cocoa, sugar, milk and butter in large pot. Boil 5 minutes and remove from heat. Add vanil

Peppermint Mints2 cups granulated sugar 1/8 pound butter 1/2 cup water 5 drops oil of peppermint (or any flavoring you`d rather use)Food coloring if desiredBring sugar and water to a boil in a heavy bottom saucepan. Slightly reduce heat and continue to boil till sy

Candied Nopalitos (Nopalitos en alm?bar)2 cups granulated sugar1 cup water4 young cactus paddles, all spines removedBring water and sugar to a boil over medium to medium high heat.Meanwhile cut clean nopalitos into 1 x 3 inch pieces or into small shapes with a cooki

Salt Water TaffyThis famous candy is sold all along the Boardwalk at Atlantic City, New Jersey.1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch2/3 cup white corn syrup1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon saltFood coloringFlavoring extracts (vanilla

Toffee Butter Crunch Candy1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoons cold water 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 large Hershey barHave ready a buttered 13 x 9 inch pan.Melt butter in saucepan. Add sugar, corn syrup and

Rose Flavored Turkish Delight Candy24 servings3 envelopes Knox gelatine2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water1/2 teaspoon rose flavoringFew drops red food coloring1 cup confectioners` sugar1 cup cornstarch (or more)Bring gelatine, sugar and water to boi

Candied Orange SlicesPeel and quarter oranges. Make a syrup of 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water. Boil until it forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.Remove from heat; dip orange quarters in the syrup. Drain until cool in a fine sieve placed over a platter or bowl so that the s

Candied Popcorn1/2 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup light Karo� syrup3/4 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 gallon popped corn, saltedCombine sugar and Karo� syrup. Boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter and vanilla extract. Pour over

Caramel Apples6 small Granny Smith apples1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dark corn syrup1/2 cup butter1 cup cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractWash apples and remove stems. Insert Popsicle stick into stem end of apple so that 1 1/2 inches of stick is inside the apple

Caramel Candy2 cups granulated sugar2 cups whipping cream2 cups chopped pecans1 3/4 cups light corn syrup1/2 cup butterPinch of salt1 teaspoon vanilla extractMix first 5 ingredients together and cook slowly in heavy 4 quart boiler (or pot large enough to ke

Caramel Corn5 quarts popped corn (2 to 3 bags microwave corn)2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon saltSpread popcorn on baking sheets and set aside. In large sau

Cherry Mash Candy2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk12 large marshmallows1/2 cup butter1 (6 ounce) package cherry chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract12 ounces chocolate chips3/4 cup peanut butter1 pound salted, chopped peanutsCombine sugar, e

Chewy DelightsThis is not a hard candy. It is chewy and absolutely divine.2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons cocoa1 pint heavy cream1/2 cup butter1 3/4 cups light corn syrup1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups chopped pecansMix sugar and cocoa. Add o

Christmas Crunc 3/4 cups granulated sugar1/3 cup light corn syrup1 cup butter or margarine8 ounces slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, coarse

Almond Cream Confections1/2 cup butter1/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cocoa powder2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 egg, slightly beaten1 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped1 3/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs1/2 cup flaked coconutCr

Coconut Candy30 vanilla wafers5 cups coconut, shredded4 tablespoons water4 cups granulated sugar2 cups water1 stick cinnamonRed food coloringGrease an 8 inch square pan and line it with the wafers. In a blender, grind the shredded coconut with 4 tablespoons

Coconut Cream Candy8 cups granulated sugar1 1/3 cups light corn syrup1 (1 pound) package coconutFlavoringFood coloringCook sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan with 1 scant cup water to soft crack stage (270 to 290 degrees F) on candy thermometer.Add coconut;

Date Candy (Dulce de D?tiles)1/2 cup milk1/4 cup honey1/4 cup granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup pecans, chopped1/2 pound chopped, pitted dates1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons butterIn a saucepan, mix milk, honey, sugar and salt; bring to

Easy English Toffee1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed10 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chipsSprinkle walnuts in the bottom of a 9 inch round cake tin.Combine sugar and butter in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan. C

English Toffee1/2 pound milk chocolate2 cups salted almonds2 cups butter or margarine2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons white corn syrup6 tablespoons water1 teaspoon vanilla extractCut chocolate fine; melt in double boiler over lukewarm water (115 degrees

English ToffeeThis is wonderful for Christmas boxes to be mailed.1 cup granulated sugar1 cup butter3 tablespoons light Karo� syrup1 tablespoon waterPecans or almonds, chopped2 (1.65 ounce) Hershey candy barsCover bottom of a 9 inch round cake pan with ch

Fruit Drops2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup light brown sugar1 1/2 cups milk3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons light Karo� syrupPinch of salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut1/2 cup maraschino cherries, quartered1/2 cup chopped

Fudge Krispies11 1/2 ounces milk chocolate morsels1/2 cup butter1/2 cup light corn syrup2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup confectioners� sugar4 cups Rice Krispies�Heat chocolate morsels, butter and corn syrup over low heat until morsels are melted. Remove from he

Anise Honey ChewsYou may substitute any other flavoring, herb, or spice for the star anise.1 cup honey1 1/2 teaspoons star anise, finely groundThe star anise will grind easily in a blender. In a small saucepan, cook the honey and anise together over low heat until the m