Hazelnut Brittle

Holiday Recipes
Desserts – Candy
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the sugar, water, light corn syrup, and [...]

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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Fudge

Desserts – Candies
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source Unknown
Tried and True!!! I love this recipe! Be prepared to make this twice, since the first batch seems to disappear very quickly! I usually make this during the winter holidays and its a big hit.

12 oz. peanut butter chips
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup butter, divided
1/2 [...]

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Fruit Candy Bars (Diabetic)

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: inmykitchen2
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup water
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans
1 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp orange peel (grated)
1 tsp rum extract
Sprinkle gelatin over water; allow to soften for 5 minutes. Heat and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Combine apricots, raisins, pecans, flour and orange peel in blender or [...]

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Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

Desserts – Candies
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source: Eagle Brand Recipes
Submitted by: inmykitchen1 (yahudi)
Tried and True!! I love this recipe!
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
dash of salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with EAGLE BRAND and salt. Remove [...]

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Double Fudge Balls (Diabetic)

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: unknown
1/3 cup margarine (soft)
3 TBSP evaporated skimmed milk
dash salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup Powdered Sugar Replacement
1 recipe Semisweet Dipping Chocolate
Cream together the margarine, milk, salt and vanilla until fluffy. Stir in cocoa and sugar replacement. Knead or work with hands until dough is smooth, and form dough into [...]

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Cookie Brittle

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 3
Source: inmykitchen2
1/2 cup margarine
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp granulated sugar replacement (Splenda® etc. )
2 cups flour (sifted)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped fine)
Combine margarine, vanilla, salt and sugar replacement in mixing bowl or food processor; beat until smooth. Stir in flour, chocolate chips and walnuts. Press into [...]

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Chocolate Butter Creams

Diabetic Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: unknown
3-oz pkg cream cheese (softened)
2 Tbsp skim milk
1 1/2 tsp white vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar replacement* (*link to recipe)
1 recipe Semisweet Dipping Chocolate* (*link to recipe)
Beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until fluffy; stir in powdered sugar replacement. Form into 30 balls and dip [...]

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Butter Mints

Desserts – Candies
Holiday Recipes
Difficulty Rating – 2
Source Unknown
1/3 c Butter
1/3 c light Karo syrup (corn syrup) (use light not dark syrup)
1 lb Confectioner’s sugar
flavored extracts (vanilla, orange, mint, lemon, almond, rum flavoring, etc.)
Melt butter. Stir in Karo until blended. Pour over Confectioner’s sugar and work into a dough. Flavor and color as desired. Make ball, [...]

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