Grandmas Christmas Candy Recipes

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GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS CANDY



Grandma's Christmas Candy image

This recipe has been passed down in our family for generations, and is always a favorite.

Provided by Patti Lee O'Leary

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter
2 cups crunchy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Line a 9 X13 inch pan with foil. Set aside.
  • In the top pot of a double boiler set, slowly melt chocolate pieces and butter until smooth. Add peanut butter and stir until well mixed.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into pan; cover and chill in refrigerator until hardened. Cut into small squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 131.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS BRITTLE



Grandma's Christmas Brittle image

Whenever my grandmother was in the kitchen, everything had to be "just so" to guarantee her time-tested results. Watching her make this brittle is one of my favorite memories, and I'm glad I can pass on this delicious recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 jar (16 ounces) unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease two baking sheets and keep warm in a 200° oven. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter, salt and peanuts. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 300°., Meanwhile, combine the baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and vanilla. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in baking soda mixture. Quickly pour half the mixture over each baking sheet. Spread with a buttered metal spatula to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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