Candies

Finely chop 1/2 c pecans. In food processor, grind remaining 2 c nuts with a pinch of salt, occasionally scraping down side of bowl, until pecans release their oil and mix becomes a smooth paste, about 3 min. Transfer nut butter to a small bowl and stir in remaining ingredients until combined well. Form level…

Cream butter and 3c sugar. Add milk, vanilla, corn syrup and mix thoroughly. Add remaining sugar, mix together w coconut. Form into small balls. Roll in cinnamon Butter 4TSugar 1lb confectionersCorn Syrup 2 tspMilk 4TVanilla 2 tspCoconut 7ozCinnamon

Preheat oven to 325. Butter a shallow 10×15 inch jelly roll pan. Beat egg white until stiff. Mix cinnamon and salt into sugar. Keeping the beater running, add sugar mix, 1T at a time. Fold in melted butter and nuts. Spread in prepared pan and bake 15 min. Remove pan from oven. Using a spatula,…

Preheat oven to 350. Brush 2 baking sheets w oil. In bowl, coat the pecans w egg white. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add nuts and toss to coat well. Spread on sheets in one layer. Bake 15 min. Remove and let cool. Store in airtight container. Vegetable Oil 1TEgg White 1Nuts, Pecans…

Cream butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix well. Add coconut and mix. Roll into tablespoons sized balls. Roll each piece in cinnamon. Roll into potato shape. Se on parchment lined sheet and chill until set.Butter 1/4 cCream cheese 4 ozVanilla 1 tspPowdered sugar 4 cCoconut 2.5 cCinnamon 1 tsp

Throw the almonds and hazelnuts into a Vitamix, blender, or food processor. Pulse on medium speed about five times to chop them roughly, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Pulse on medium another five times to bring it all together, using the tamper to help if using a Vitamix or blender, and then…

Pre-heat oven to 325°F.Line a large jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray and then line the pan with saltine crackers.Place the butter and sugar in a medium sized pot over low medium-low heat. Stir until the butter is melted. Once the butter has melted, bring to a boil…

Beat cream cheese, honey and liqueur w electric mixer on medium until well blended. Stir in melted chocolate and almonds; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm. Roll into 24 balls, using a scant tablespoon for each. Roll in cocoa until evenly coated. Store tightly covered in refrigerator. Cream Cheese 8 oz softenedHoney 1…

Lightly oil a 12″ square of foil. In a heavy saucepan boil 1.25 c sugar and .25 c water over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Boil syrup w/o stirring, washing down sugar crystals on side of pan w a brush dipped in cold water, until pale golden. Continue cooking w/o stirring, swirling pan,…

Slice fruit crosswise into 1/16″ stars. Bring sugar and water to boil in heavy 2-qt saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit, then remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 15 min. Pour fruit into sieve set over a bowl and drain 15 min. Put oven rack in middle of oven and preheat to…