Delicious Homemade Candy Recipes

Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Peanut Brittle, and Peanut Butter Balls

© Carol Rzadkiewicz

Sep 22, 2009

Homemade candy—these are magic words, for there is nothing most people enjoy more than sinking their teeth into something sweet, especially when it reflects the tender love and care of a family member or good friend. Of course, regardless of who made it, some people prefer their candy crispy, some prefer it chunky, and yet others prefer it creamy. That is why these three recipes are perfect: they offer something to please everyone’s discriminating taste.

Recipe for Crispy Peanut Brittle

The necessary ingredients cooks must have on hand in order to make peanut brittle are the following:

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4-cup corn syrup
• 1/4-cup water
• 1/8-teaspoon salt
• 2 cups raw peanuts
• 2 tablespoons baking soda

Before beginning, prepare a cookie sheet or baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and buttering the foil. Once the candy is through cooking, it will be poured into this pan.

Now, follow these steps:

1. Put the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt into a boiler and cook on medium heat until the sugar melts.
2. Add the raw peanuts but do not stir.
3. Continue cooking until mixture reaches the candy stage and turns light brown.
4. Remove from heat and add baking soda.
5. Stirring quickly, mix well until the mixture puffs up.
6. Pour into the prepared pan and spread thin (The candy will harden quickly)
7. Once the candy is cool, break into desired-size pieces and store in a covered container.

Recipe for Chunky Peanut Butter Balls

The necessary ingredients for making this delicious treat include:

• 1 stick margarine
• 1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 bar paraffin wax (available in canning supplies)
• 1 bar German sweet chocolate (6 ounces)

How to prepare peanut butter balls:

1. Mix margarine, peanut butter, and powered sugar.
2. Roll into bite-size balls.
3. Refrigerate on waxed paper or buttered aluminum foil.
4. Melt wax and chocolate in top of a double boiler.
5. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each ball into the hot mixture, coating it thoroughly.
6. Place balls on waxed paper or buttered aluminum foil (space the balls so that they do not touch) and refrigerate.
7. Once the candy is cool, serve and enjoy.

Recipe for Creamy Chocolate Fudge

In order to make homemade chocolate fudge, gather the following ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2/3-cup evaporated milk
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1/2-teaspoon salt
• 2 cups or 4 ounces miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Note: If a nutty fudge is preferred, add 1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or almonds, whichever is desired.

How to prepare homemade fudge:

1. Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallows, chocolate pieces, and vanilla (If using nuts, also add them).
5. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and chocolate pieces are completely melted.
6. Pour into an 8-inch butter pan.
7. Place in refrigerator until cooled, then cut into desired-size pieces and enjoy.

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