Whipped Candied Sweets Recipes

WHIPPED SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add flour and cornstarch, beating until well blended. , With hands lightly dusted with additional cornstarch, roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press lightly with a floured fork. Top with nonpareils or cherry halves. , Bake at 300° until bottoms are lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

CANDIED SWEET MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat enough salted water to cover sweet potatoes (1/2 teaspoons salt to 1 cup water).
• Add potatoes and cover.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
• Boil until tender, approximately 30 to 35 minutes; drain.
• Slip off skins and mash potatoes.
• Cover to keep warm.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a 10 inch skillet.
• Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.
• Pour mixture over mashed sweet potatoes and stir gently until heated through.
• Note; If you prefer, you can slice the potatoes instead of mashing them after you have removed the skins.
• Add to skillet with sugar mixture and stir gently until potatoes are glazed.

SWEET POTATOES WITH WHIPPING CREAM

Steps:

• Place cut sweet potatoes in an oven safe casserole dish.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon and salt; pour over sweet potatoes.
• Pour whipping cream over potatoes, pressing potatoes down into cream.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, occasionally pushing potatoes down into cream.

CANDIED SWEET POTATO SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Cook sweet potatoes in microwave oven until done-about 8-10 minutes; but still feel firm when pressed with a potholder or Oven Glove.It depends, more or less, on the size of the potatoes as to the baking time.
• Cool the potatoes to room temperature. Chill in refrigerator overnight, uncovered. This chilling time firms the flesh, making them hold up better in the skillet.
• Next day: Peel and cut potatoes in bite size pieces. Set aside. In a large skillet over medium-high heat; melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter and the brown sugar. Add the apple pieces and sauté, stirring occasionally, until apple begins to caramelize and brown around the edges, takes about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining butter and stir in onion and cranberries. Cook one minute. Stir in spices, add potato and sauté about 4 minutes (potatoes will break apart a little- just be gentle). Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to serving dish and serve hot, warm or at room temperature. This is an awesome side dish!!
• Note: These are great served with Marshmallow Sauce: 1 jar marshmallow creme 1/2 c. heavy cream Place in blender and whip up until well blended. Serve over potatoes.