When we think of old-fashioned brittle, we tend to think of a wallflower-like candy with a reputation for being innocent and innocuous. We couldn’t be more wrong when it comes to his fire-breathing brittle.
Chocolate-Dipped Candied Citrus Peel
Apr 27, 2008 by
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.
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- 30 M
- 4 H
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Caribbean Rum Truffles
Apr 27, 2008 by
Rum, chocolate, honey, and butter. You’ll be glad you made a big batch when you start to see how quickly they disappear.
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- 1 H, 45 M
- 4 H, 30 M
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Mocha-Hazelnut Truffles
Apr 27, 2008 by
Espresso and Frangelico flavor these creamy white chocolate truffles.
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- 30 M
- 3 H, 30 M
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Soft Caramels
Oct 30, 2007 by
Soft, creamy, easy-peasy, foolproof caramels wrapped in wax paper for gift-giving are certain to earn you heaps of loot from grateful giftees.
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- 45 M
- 1 H
- 12
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Oct 27, 2007 by
These treats share the flavors and textures as Reese’s peanut butter cups, but their pedigree makes them a candidate for a dessert plate or for a hostess gift.
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Honey Caramels
Apr 27, 2007 by
Honey aficionados, try regional or varietal honeys in this recipe from Alice Medrich. The rest of you, yes, clover works just dandy.
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- 45 M
- 5 H, 45 M
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Pecan Praline Bites
Apr 27, 2006 by
Nothing is simpler than tossing fresh pecans in a mixture of sugar, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg and then baking them to crisp praline perfection.
Homemade Marshmallows
Apr 27, 2006 by
Once you try a homemade marshmallow, you’ll never go back to those bags of ‘jet-puffed,’ white, spongy things. These marshmallows are the real deal.
Hazelnut, Pumpkin Seed, and Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Oct 30, 2005 by
Ho ho ho. Time to melt some chocolate, toast some nuts and seeds, and cross some names off your list of folks who need gifts this holiday season.
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- 10 M
- 2 H
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Almond Roca
Apr 27, 2005 by
Studded with almonds and coated in silky chocolate, this roca–essentially toffee–is utterly impossible to resist. Give it as a holiday gift.
Maple Pecan Fudge
Apr 27, 2004 by
No need to have a stand mixer or bulging biceps to make this maple-y, nutty fudge from scratch. We’ve got ways to beat it into submission that suit any cook and kitchen.
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- 30 M
- 3 H, 30 M
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Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Peel
Apr 27, 2004 by
A popular ingredient in many confections, candied orange peel is also delicious eaten plain or dipped in chocolate.
Hazelnut Chocolate Tuiles
Apr 23, 2004 by
Tuile is the French word for tile. Here, a chocolate-nut mixture is draped over a rolling pin to give these confections a curve that resembles a roof tile.
Hedgehogs
Aug 27, 2000 by
These charming chocolate and rum buttercream creatures are known as Igels in Austria. Include them on an assorted miniature tray for a touch of delicious whimsy.
Golden Caramels
Apr 27, 2000 by
Golden caramels — literally, that’s what these are in taste, color, and topping. Decorate each caramel square with a bit of 24-karat gold for a glitter look.