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Maple Syrup Snow

Maple Syrup Snow

Jan 21, 2012 23 Comments by  
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Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.

Liquor Lollipops

Liquor Lollipops

Nov 22, 2011 4 Comments by  
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These lovely lollies’ unexpected, subtle, and intriguing taste may prove elusive to those not in the know. Feeling playful? Make folks guess as to the flavor.

Sesame, Pistachio, and Honey Candy | <em>Pastelli</em>

Sesame, Pistachio, and Honey Candy | Pastelli

Sep 30, 2011 4 Comments by  
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A sweet little something to evoke the memory of those candies from your travels to Greece as well as those ’70 health food stores–those these are so good they’ll put the past to shame.

Candied Orange Peel

Candied Orange Peel

Nov 24, 2010 1 Comment by  
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Serve this candied orange peel on its own, toss it in granulated sugar after it dries for a festive look, or dip it in melted chocolate.

Recipes from the Pumpkin Patch

Recipes from the Pumpkin Patch

Nov 01, 2010 6 Comments by  
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The best pumpkin recipes have been gathered together in this all-in-one autumn collection for holiday eating and giving.

Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn

Oct 28, 2010 5 Comments by  
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A baseball classic. Although our take on classic caramel corn is somewhat more delicate and buttery than the stale sort found at the ball park–and won’t last longer than an inning.

Chocolate Bark with Cardamom, Apricots, and Pistachios

Chocolate Bark with Cardamom, Apricots, and Pistachios

Mar 29, 2010 14 Comments by  
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Not quite cookies yet not exactly beyond the realm of cookiedom, this imaginative approach to chocolate bark brings a little elegance to the everyday.

Brigadeiros

Brigadeiros

Feb 25, 2010 17 Comments by  
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Brigadeiros, chewy fudge balls, are a beloved treat in Brazil. The candies are rolled in sprinkles for good measure. They make a lip-smacking gift.

Chocolate Nougat

Chocolate Nougat

Feb 11, 2010 9 Comments by  
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This is a soft chocolate nougat, similar to what’s in some well-known candy bars, except this one has more chocolate flavor. Call it the Fourth Musketeer.

Tempering Chocolate

Tempering Chocolate

Feb 11, 2010 1 Comment by  
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An easy-to-follow guide to tempering chocolate for all your candy making and chocolate recipes. Just the thing to impress your love this Valentine’s Day.

Mallowmores

Mallowmores

Dec 21, 2009 19 Comments by  
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Mallowmores are a homemade version of the popular Mallomars. Marshmallows sit atop graham cracker circles and the whole thing is dunked in chocolate.

Nut and Cherry Nougat

Nut and Cherry Nougat

Nov 30, 2009 1 Comment by  
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This version of Italian nougat mixes cherries and almonds with the classic pistachios. The nougat keeps well and makes a beautiful and very special gift.

Fast and Easy Nibby Fudge

Fast and Easy Nibby Fudge

Nov 03, 2009 1 Comment by  
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This fast, easy fudge has the surprise of cocoa nibs—roasted and crushed cocoa beans. Filled with intense chocolate flavor, this fudge is a cinch to make. It’s a great project to do with the kids.

Peanut Butter-Pretzel Bonbons

Peanut Butter-Pretzel Bonbons

Oct 26, 2009 Leave a Comment by  
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Peanut butter bonbons are filled with crunchy pretzels or toffee and rolled in all kinds of toppings to make bonbons with peanuts or bonbons with jimmies.

Chocolate-Peppermint Toffee

Chocolate-Peppermint Toffee

Nov 27, 2008 2 Comments by  
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The creaminess of the crunchy toffee is accentuated by the crisp coat of smooth tempered chocolate. Package these in a lovely tin for a beautiful, tasty gift.

Spicy Pepita Brittle

Spicy Pepita Brittle

Apr 27, 2008 Leave a Comment by  
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This is a beautiful, unusual brittle. If you like thing very spicy, increase the cayenne pepper.

Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel

Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel

Apr 27, 2008 Leave a Comment by  
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A bittersweet little something to set out after even the swankiest of dinner parties, these candied citrus strips smothered in chocolate boast a velvety zing.

Caribbean Rum Truffles

Caribbean Rum Truffles

Apr 27, 2008 Leave a Comment by  
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Rum, chocolate, honey, and butter. What’s not to like in these truffles?

Mocha-Hazelnut Truffles

Mocha-Hazelnut Truffles

Apr 27, 2008 Leave a Comment by  
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Espresso and Frangelico flavor these creamy white chocolate truffles.

Soft Caramels

Soft Caramels

Oct 30, 2007 10 Comments by  
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Soft, creamy, easy-peasy, foolproof caramels wrapped in wax paper for gift-giving are certain to earn you heaps of loot from grateful giftees.