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Pecan Caramel Cluster Chocolate Candy Bars

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On August 15, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Candy

These were delicious and healthier than the store bought version. This recipe is modified from this pecan caramel clusters recipe.

1 package Kraft caramels
3 TBS half and half
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, divided in half
4 tsp butter, divided in half

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips and 2 tsp butter in the microwave.
Spread over the parchment paper and refrigerate.

In a medium sauce pan, heat the caramel and half and half until the caramel is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add vanilla, pecans and sea salt.
Pour over the chocolate layer and refrigerate.

Melt the last 3/4 cup of dark chocolate chips and 2 tsp butter in the microwave.
Spread over the caramel layer.
Sprinkle with additional sea salt.

Refrigerate a few hours until set. Cut into bars.

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Double Layer Peppermint Bark

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On July 20, 2021

In Baking Recipes, Candy, Christmas

This is a new recipe I made for my New Year’s candy assortment. It’s from the December 2019 issue of the Hannaford fresh magazine, pg. 15. Came out great!

1 cup semisweet and/or dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Line an 8″ baking pan with wax paper.
Melt the semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tsp coconut oil. Spread in the prepared pan. Let harden 10 minutes.
Melt the white chocolate chips and 1 tsp coconut oil. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Spread on top of the chocolate layer. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top. Let harden 10 minutes.
Cut into 2″ pieces.

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Chocolate Millionaires

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On July 16, 2021

In Baking Recipes, Candy, Christmas

I modified the recipe at https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-billionaires/ to come up with this recipe. It was definitely my favorite candy recipe that I’ve made so far.

1 cup (7 ounces) caramel bits
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup M & M’s
2 cups rice crispies cereal
4 chocolate bark baking squares or 3 cups chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil, butter or shortening

Cover 2 large cookie sheets with wax paper.
In a saucepan, add the caramels and water. Stir until the caramel is melted. Reduce heat and add the rice crispies and M & M’s. Mix well. Drop by teaspoons onto the baking sheets. When they are cooled, melt the chocolate squares and coconut oil/shortening in the microwave. Dip each candy piece into the chocolate, covering all sides. Put back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until set.

This recipe made about 30 candies, so double it if you need more, which you will because they are so good.

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Homemade Chocolate Fudge

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On July 16, 2021

In Baking Recipes, Candy

This recipe is from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/my-christmas-fudge/. I halved the recipe and reduced the sugar and butter a bit.

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 small can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
6 tbs butter, cubed
1 package milk chocolate chips
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 baking chocolate bark square – found in the baking aisle of Walmart or Aldis
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 white chocolate square, melted
1/2 tsp coconut oil or shortening

Line a baking sheet or 9 inch square baking pan with wax paper.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Bring to a boil and stir for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add chocolate chips, marshmallows and chocolate square. Stir until melted. Fold in vanilla. Stir and pour into prepared pan.
Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil/shortening in the microwave and drizzle over the chocolate fudge layer.
Cool and cut into pieces.

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Chocolate Mint Candy

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On July 14, 2021

In Baking Recipes, Candy, Christmas

This recipe is from https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-mint-candy/.

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 vanilla white chocolate squares – in the baking aisle at Walmart or Aldis
3 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring

Spread wax paper in an 9 inch square baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla. Spread in the baking dish.
In a saucepan, melt the white chocolate and 6 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Add the peppermint and food coloring. Spread over the chocolate layer.
In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla. Spread over the mint chocolate layer.
Cool and cut into small pieces.

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Peppermint Marshmallow White Bark

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On July 14, 2021

In Baking Recipes, Candy

This recipe is from https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/peppermint-mini-marshmallow-bark-recipe-1973415. Easy and good.

8 vanilla white chocolate squares – found at Walmart or Aldis in the baking aisle
1 tsp coconut oil
24 Hershey’s peppermint kisses
1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Lay wax paper on top of a large baking sheet.
Add the white chocolate squares and coconut oil to a bowl and melt in the microwave.
Add the peppermint kisses to a mini chopper or food processor and chop into small fine pieces.
Once the chocolate is melted, spread on top of the wax paper.
Sprinkle the chopped peppermint kisses and marshmallows over the chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate. Let harden and break into pieces.

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