1 pound bacon (not thick-cut)
1/4 Cup brown sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice bacon into 1/2 inch strips and dredge in brown sugar until thoroughly coated.
Crumple aluminum foil to allow for grease drainage and place it on a baking sheet. Lay out the […]
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This vintage recipe was taken from an old magazine clipping of unknown origin, dated 1915.
This is a perfect homemade candy recipe if you want to gather the family together for an old-time toffee pull. Two cups granulated sugar, one-half cup water, two tablespoonfuls vinegar, one […]
Continue Reading →Take equal quantities brown sugar and Orleans molasses (or all molasses may be used), and one tablespoon sharp vinegar, and when it begins to boil, skim well and strain, return to the kettle and continue boiling until it becomes brittle if dipped in cold water, then pour on […]
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This toffee recipe calls for hickory nuts, but it is also delicious when made with peanuts, cashews, walnuts, or almonds.
Two pints maple sugar, half pint water, or just enough to dissolve sugar; boil until it becomes brittle by dropping in cold water; just before pouring […]
Continue Reading →1/4 c. hot mashed potatoes
1 tsp. butter
2 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
1 1/3 . shredded coconut
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
Mix potatoes and butter in bowl. Add sugar gradually and beat until well blended. Add vanilla, […]
Continue Reading →PAULA DEEN’S CHOCOLATE CHEESE FUDGE BALLS ON A STICK
Ingredients:
1/2 pound Velveeta cheese, sliced
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
Two 16-ounce packages confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
Skewers
Directions:
Melt cheese and butter together over medium heat in […]
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Ingredients:
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate
2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
2-1/2 cups Post Golden Crisp Cereal
Directions:
Microwave chocolate and peanut butter in large microwavable bowl on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir […]
Continue Reading →Crushed candy canes, to yield 1 cup
2 pounds white chocolate
Peppermint flavorings, optional (Paula says use about 2 teaspoons, to your taste)
Directions:
Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller.
Melt the chocolate […]
Continue Reading →1/2 stick butter
1 c. canned evaporated milk
2 c. sugar
16 lg. marshmallows
1/4 c. sugar, caramelized
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. broken pecan pieces
Directions:
Melt butter around sides and bottom of heavy saucepan. Add milk and sugar. Stir with […]
Continue Reading →Virginia’s white fudge
4 1/2 c white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1c sour cream
2 tsp maple nut flavor or vanilla
1/2 c milk
2 c coarse nuts
2 tbsp light corn syrup
2/3 c chopped candied cherries
Combine sugar sour cream milk butter corn syrup and salt […]
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