Lollipops

15 lollipop sticks 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. light corn syrup 3/4 c. sugar Few drops of food coloring Lightly butter baking sheet, 10 1/2 x 12 inches. Arrange lollipop sticks on baking sheet. Combine butter, corn syrup and sugar in 1 quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat…

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Almond Truffles

16 ounces white baking pieces with cocoa butter 1/3 cup whipping cream and 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped 2 tablespoons pure bourbon vanilla extract 18 ounces (3 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces 3 tablespoons shortening 4 ounces white baking pieces with cocoa butter 2 tablespoons shortening Heat and stir 16 ounces…

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Chocolate Chip Truffles

Ganache 9 oz semisweet chocolate 1 c. heavy cream, room temperature 3 oz dark sweet chocolate, chopped into small chunks 1 Tablespoon Sabra Orange-chocolate liqueur Dipping 16 oz. dark sweet chocolate 1/4 cup vegetable oil Garnish 1 cup dark chocolate shavings. Prepare ganache by chopping or grating semisweet chocolate into small pieces. Place in top…

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Easy Sponge Candy

1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar 1 tablespoon baking soda melted chocolate (optional) Cook sugar, syrup and vinegar over medium heat, stirring until sugar melts. Cook without stirring until mixture is very brittle when placed in cold water. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour…

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Pralines

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter 1 3/4 cups pecans 2 tablespoons rum or pure vanilla extract (optional) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk, baking soda, light corn syrup, salt, and butter; boil without stirring…

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