Jean’s Christmas Candy

1 stick of butter 1 can condensed milk 2 boxes powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 block bittersweet chocolate 2 small packages semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 block gulf wax 2 cup chopped pecans 1 can moist Angel Flake coconut Save 1/2 box sugar for rolling out. Note: I usually double this recipe. Soften butter… Continue reading Jean’s Christmas Candy

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Peanut Butter Fudge

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk Approximately 3 heaping tbsp peanut butter Cook sugar and milk on medium heat until it boils. Turn heat down to low and cook until forms a soft ball in water test. Do not put peanut butter in until mixture is cooled in sink with cool water. Turn into greased… Continue reading Peanut Butter Fudge

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Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup white karo syrup (put in 1 & 1/2 quart casserole dish). Cook on high for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup roasted or raw peanuts. Cook on high for 3-5 minutes until lightly brown. Add 1 tsp margarine, and 1 tsp vanilla, cook on high 1-2 minutes. Add 1 tsp… Continue reading Microwave Peanut Brittle

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Divinity

2 & 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs whites, stiffly beaten 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup light corn syrup Chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup water Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup and water. Mix well, bring to boiling point and cook without stirring to 252 degrees F on candy thermometer. Pour syrup slowly… Continue reading Divinity

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Mamie’s Fudge Recipe

Here is Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower’s own recipe for what her husband calls “Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge.” First mix: Four and 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tbsp butter One tall can evaporated milk Boil mixture for six minutes. Next, put these in a large bowl: 12 oz of semi-sweet chocolate bits 12 oz German… Continue reading Mamie’s Fudge Recipe

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Foolproof Fudge

3 cup Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips Dash salt 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 (14oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup walnuts In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat, stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spread evenly into a wax paper-lined 8 or 9″ square pan. Chill… Continue reading Foolproof Fudge

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Fried Peach Pies

1 package dried peaches 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt Soak peaches in boiling water 30 minutes. Wash and remove and hard cores. Cover fruit with boiling water and boil slowly until fruit is tender enough to mash into soft pulp. Mash thoroughly and add sugar and salt. Meanwhile prepare dough. Dough: 2 cup flour… Continue reading Fried Peach Pies

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Wonderful Banana Puddin’

8 oz soft cream cheese 3 cup half and half 1 large instant vanilla pudding 1 can sweetened condensed milk Mix all together well until thick. Layer with bananas and vanilla wafers. Chill for a few hours before serving. Recipe by Anita Sharpe Alexander

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Peanut Butter Balls

4 squares graham crackers 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk 3 tbsp water Crush graham crackers with your fingers onto a sheet of waxed paper. Mix remaining ingredients thoroughly in a bowl. Shape teaspoonfuls of the mixture into 1″ balls and… Continue reading Peanut Butter Balls

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Custard (For Banana Pudding)

1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 cup milk 1 tbsp flour pinch of salt Beat egg, add milk, then the sugar. Stir in the flour. Let come to a boil. Lower heat and stir constantly. When thick, remove from stove and cool. Recipe by Doris Jean Ferguson

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