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Esther
02-11-2007, 11:29 AM
Microwave Peanut Brittle
If you have a microwave and you'd like to whip up some peanut brittle in a hurry, this recipe will let you do it in a little less than 10 minutes (plus cooling time, of course).
Ingredients:
1.5 cups of raw, shelled peanuts
1 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon of butter
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method:
Mix the peanuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt together in a microwave-safe casserole dish until well mixed
Cook in a microwave on high for 4 minutes; open and stir the mix well; then cook on high for another 4 minutes.
Open, stir in the butter and vanilla, then microwave on high for a further 2 minutes.
Finally, remove from the microwave, open the dish, add the baking soda and stir quickly until the mix is light and foamy.
Immediately pour the mixture onto a lightly-greased baking sheet, spreading it out thinly.
Allow the mix to cool- then break it into small pieces and store in an airtight container.
TIP: The trick to making thin, tender peanut brittle is to keep the baking sheet(s) you use warm. I recommend heating them in a conventional oven at around 200 F (about 95 C) before you spread the peanut brittle mix. This should allow you to spread the mix 1 cm to 2 cm thick without it setting up.
I also cover the cookie sheet with tin foil and spray with pam. It is easier to break into small pieces that way.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:30 AM
Anchoredtotherock
TRASH
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3-4 cups each Cheerios
Froot Loops
Corn Chex
Thin Pretzels
3 12 oz bags White Choc Chips
Before starting I tear 2 sheets of wax paper the length of my kitchen table and have that ready.
Measure and mix Cereal and Pretzels in a super large bowl.
Pour White Choc Chips into a large microwave safe bowl and cook on 3/4 power for 45 seconds at a time stirring each time until thouroughly melted and creamy. I usuually do it 2-3 times 45 seconds each.
Pour melted chocolate into cereal and mix thouroughly.
Then spread mixture onto wax paper quickly as it will start to harden fairly soon. Let it dry out and harden about an hour or until it is done. Climates dictate how fast this occurs.
This is a recipe that goes well at any party. It will fill 3-4 gallon size ziploc bags. I usually buy a small cute trash can at Dollar Tree to serve it in. You can always experiment with different cereals and such, this recipe has a lot of possibilities. It is always a smash hit, and is delicious!
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:32 AM
Becky123abc
Oreo Balls
1 package regular size Oreo cookies, crushed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 package white almond bark
1 package chocolate almond bark
Using a blender or hand held mixer, mix Oreos and cream cheese together.
Roll into walnut size balls.
Chill for an hour.
Melt approximately 3/4 package of white almond bark.
Stick a toothpick in an Oreo ball and dip it in the melted white almond bark.
Allow to harden on wax paper.
Takes about 15 min.
While waiting, melt about 1/4 package of chocolate almond bark.
When Oreo balls are no longer sticky to the touch, decorate with drizzles of chocolate and white almond bark.
I just use a sandwich bag with a tiny hole cut in one corner to drizzle the almond bark.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:32 AM
Blubayou
Coconut Bon Bons
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 bag powdered sugar (2 lb)
2 small bags coconut
2 small bags choc. chips (12 oz total weight)
3/4 block paraffin **
1 bag white chocolate chips
1. Melt butter slowly, add sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar and coconut. Mix until lumps are out of the sugar. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until firm.
2. In double boiler melt 2 small bags of chocolate chips and wax. Using a small scoop (like for cookie dough) make balls out of the coconut mixuture and place on a cookie sheet. You may want to refrigerate the balls or even freeze them a little. Dip the coconut balls into the chocolate using forks
3.
Finish the bon bons by drizzling melted white chocolate over the tops.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:34 AM
Pressing On
Pecan Brittle
I can't tell you how to make this without a 13 oz coffee can.
Fill sugar to top line
1/2 c. water
1 c. light Karo
1 can pecans
1 t. vanilla
2 T butter
2 T. soda
Stir water, pecans and karo together until you lift the spoon and the sugar spins off into a thread. LOL! How's that for instructions?
Stir in vanilla, soda and butter and pour into buttered pie plates.
Or this one. This one is the harder version.
Pecan Brittle
1 1/2 c. pecans, halved or in pieces
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
Sprinkle the nuts with salt and warm them in low oven. Mix the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water and heat slowly, stirring until dissolved. Continue cooking over moderate heat. The mixture is ready when a small amount dropping in a cup of cold water becomes brittle (260 degrees on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and stir in butter and warm nuts. Pour immediately onto a buttered cookie sheet. As soon as cool enough to handle, cut in strips and wrap in wax paper, or wait until completely cooled and break into pieces. Yields about 1 pound.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:34 AM
Pressing On
Peanut Patties
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. light Karo
1 1/2 c. water
Peanuts
Red food coloring
Cook to soft ball stage. Cut off heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 12 drops red food coloring
Drop into oil pans or on foil.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:34 AM
Amazing Grace
Chow Mein Candy or for those who dont do well thinking they are eating Chinese candy...
Haystacks
2 bags butterscotch morsels
1 can chow mein noodles
1 cup salted peanuts
melt the bits and when totally melted add remaining ingredients. Spoon onto wax paper and let sit.... Makes approx 3 dozen
This is the easiest recipe in the world and everyone always loves it!!!
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:35 AM
RRford recipe
Ingredients:
1 large pack of Oreo cookies
1 8ounce package of cream cheese
White chocolate for dipping.
Directions:
Allow cream cheese to thoroughly soften at room temp;
Crush Oreos to a fine mixture (filling and all);
Combine the two together;
Roll into approximately 1" balls;
Place on cookie sheet and leave in refrigerator overnight;
Remove from fridge and dip in white chocolate;
Place on wax paper and allow to set up before eating.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:35 AM
Rocky Road Candy
1 - 12 Oz Chocolate Chips
1 Eagle Brand Milk
2 Tablespoon Butter
2 Cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 - 101/2 Oz Miniature Marshmallows
Directions
Melt Chocolate With Milk And Butter. Stir In Nuts And Marshmallows. Spread In Greased 13 X 9 Pan. Chill 2 Hours And Cut.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Sugared Pecans Southern Style
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Teaspoon Light Corn Syrup
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups Pecan Halves
Directions
Cook First Four Ingredients To 236 Degrees.
Remove From Heat, Add Vanilla And Pecans.
Stir Until Creamy And Pecans Are Thoroughly Coated. Turn Onto Foils To Separate Pecans Across.
Spiced: Add 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Mounds
2 Boxes Powdered Sugar
2 Sticks Butter Room Temperature
21 Oz Coconut
Nuts As Desired
1 Can Condensed Eagle Brand Milk
2 -12 Oz Pkg Chocolate Chips
1 Block Paraffin Wax
Directions
Mix Sugar, Butter, Coconut, Milk And Nuts In Big Bowl. Use Hands To Mix. Shape Into Bars. Wrap In Wax Paper And Freeze Overnight. Melt Paraffin First; Add Chocolate Chips. Stir Until Melted. Cut Frozen Bars In Size Desired And Dip In Chocolate Mixture. Place On Wax Paper Until Dry.
Esther
02-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Plantation Divinity
3 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
2/3 Cup Water
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
2 Egg Whites
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
Cook Sugar, Syrup, Water And Salt Over Med. Heat To 252 Degrees. Beat Whites At High Speed For 3 Minutes. Reduce Speed To Low And Very Slowly Pour Syrup Into Whites. Continue Beating Until Glossy. Add Pecans And Vanilla. Continue Beating Until Peaks Are Formed
LaVonne
02-13-2007, 03:16 PM
Blubayou
Coconut Bon Bons
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
1 bag powdered sugar (2 lb)
2 small bags coconut
2 small bags choc. chips (12 oz total weight)
3/4 block paraffin **
1 bag white chocolate chips
1. Melt butter slowly, add sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar and coconut. Mix until lumps are out of the sugar. Place in a bowl and refrigerate until firm.
2. In double boiler melt 2 small bags of chocolate chips and wax. Using a small scoop (like for cookie dough) make balls out of the coconut mixuture and place on a cookie sheet. You may want to refrigerate the balls or even freeze them a little. Dip the coconut balls into the chocolate using forks
3.
Finish the bon bons by drizzling melted white chocolate over the tops.
4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature
I believe this is my recipe...:anonymous
Trouvere
02-13-2007, 03:34 PM
How about those pretzels coated in white chocolate and rolled in nonparils?
Man I love those anybody have a recipe?
LaVonne
02-13-2007, 03:52 PM
How about those pretzels coated in white chocolate and rolled in nonparils?
Man I love those anybody have a recipe?
My kids love to make these at Christmas!
We take either Almond Bark or White Chocolate Chips and melt them in the microwave. Then dip your pretzles with a fork and place them to dry on a large piece of waxed paper. I would think you would then sprinkle the nonparils on or as you said, roll them...just make sure they've cooled a bit.
Esther
02-14-2007, 10:00 AM
I believe this is my recipe...:anonymous
She posted it. :)
LaVonne
02-14-2007, 01:32 PM
She posted it. :)
Hahahaha....ok!
Esther
02-15-2007, 07:56 AM
How about those pretzels coated in white chocolate and rolled in nonparils?
Man I love those anybody have a recipe?
What are nonparils?
LaGirl
02-15-2007, 12:42 PM
i think sprinkles are nonpariels. it is just a chocolate decoration i think???
Trouvere
02-15-2007, 03:15 PM
What are nonparils?
The sprinkles.They are called nonparils.My favorite ones are on those snow caps you used to get at the movies...yum...I could really use a box of them.
I bought some of the pretzel sticks from church for gifts from a sister who sold them to raise funds for Mothers Memorial but I sure would love to make them myself.They were so nicely wrapped with a cute Valentines Ribbon.I could have eaten a ton of them but I refrained from it.lol..I am going to buy the stuff and
give it a try.The ones I bought were the large pretzel sticks.
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