The best truffles rolled in chocolate sprinkles, inspired by Baltimore’s Rheb’s Chocolates.
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Basic Toffee
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cubed 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, rum flavoring or dark rum Directions: Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine butter, sugar, water, and salt in a small pot over medium heat. Stir ingredients frequently over medium heat until mixture comes […]
Peanut Butter Irish Potato Candy
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 cups confectioner’s sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup cocoa 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, butter, vanilla and confectioner’s sugar, until a thick dough forms. Set aside. Whisk together the cinnamon and cocoa in […]
Homemade Fudge Chip Peanut Butter Boppers (with Cookie Crunch Variation)
Homemade Fudge Chip Peanut Butter Boppers (with Cookie Crunch Variation) General Mills might have discontinued it but you can make this ’80s favorite at home in minutes.
Irish Potato Candy
Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened, finely shredded coconut (sometimes labeled as “desiccated coconut”) 2 cups confectioner’s sugar pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup ground cinnamon (I used Saigon cinnamon*) 1/4 cup cocoa powder Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the coconut, salt and sugar. Then […]
Apple Cider Jelly Candy
Ingredients: 1.75 oz powdered fruit pectin 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup* 3/4 cup apple cider 1/4 teaspoon baking soda extra sugar for dredging Directions: Warning: this is a two day project. Oil a flat sided loaf pan. Whisk together pectin, apple cider and baking soda in small pan. Cook on high heat. […]
Coconut Cubes
Ingredients:4 cups confectioners sugar 2 cups unsweetened (dessicated) coconut14 oz sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanillafood coloring Directions:Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray. Using a mixer, mix all ingredients except the food coloring together until the coconut is evenly distributed. The mixture will be very thick. Divide […]
Luscious Homemade Caramels
Ingredients:1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup dark rum additional sea salt for sprinkling (optional) Directions:Thoroughly grease 2 loaf pans or one 8×8 inch baking dish. Bring cream, butter, and salt to a boil in a small […]
Saltwater Taffy
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract (we used key lime extract) 3-4 drops food coloring (optional) wax paper candy wrappers, about 1 1/4 inch by 3 1/2 inches Directions: Prepare two baking sheets by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray or […]
Matcha Marshmallows
Ingredients: 1/2 oz. unflavored powdered gelatin* 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup corn syrup** 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon matcha powder Confectioners’ sugar for dredging Directions: In a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Allow to seep for 10 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine […]