Published Dec 20, 2009 in Candies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. ALMOND CRUNCH 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup Line bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch cake pan […]

Published Dec 20, 2009 in Candies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. HOLLY LEAVES 1 stick oleo 3 cups small marshmallows green food coloring 3 1/2 cups plain corn flakes Melt oleo and marshmallows together in a saucepan. Add green […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (the last two lines of instructions are on a separate column so they’re not showing in the scan). MICROWAVE PECAN-PEANUT BRITTLE 1 cup pecans or raw peanuts 1 […]

Published Dec 19, 2009 in Candies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. QUICKIE CANDY 2 lbs. powdered sugar 1 stick margarine, melted 1 can Eagle Brand Milk 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 cup crushed pecans Mix all ingredients together. […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CANDY 3 cups sugar 1 cup white syrup 1/2 cup cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1 lb. candied cherries 1/2 lb. candied pineapple 1/2 lb. Brazil nuts, […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown but I believe this is Jimmy Carter’s recipe that was published when he was running for president (late 1970’s). There is a note at the bottom of the recipe that states “You can call this the candidate’s crunch”. Jimmy Carter was well associated with peanuts since […]

Published Dec 19, 2009 in Candies

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper article titled: “Make It Sweet And Make It Quick”. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. PEANUT PATTIES 2 1/2 cups raw peanuts 3 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 cup white Karo 1/2 stick margarine Dash of salt Lightly grease small aluminum pans […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. SHORT CUT ROCKY ROAD FUDGE Here’s another popular Christmas candy. This makes about 2 pounds and is an easy version of an old favorite. 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 2 cups nuts, cut up 2 cups miniature […]