2 2/3 cups white sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 2 egg whites 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup chopped nuts (pecans and walnuts are quite good, too.) Stir the sugar, corn syrup and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring to 260 degrees on a candy thermometer or a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball. In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]
Famous Peanut Caramel Candy Bars
Ingredients 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/8 cup peanut butter 1 pinch salt 3 cups confectioners' sugar 35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts 2 cups milk chocolate chips Directions 1 In a mixer, beat corn syrup, butter, vanilla, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar a little at a … [Read more...]
Angel Pudding
Ingredients 1 (10 inch) angel food cake 6 cups cold milk 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 2 (2.1 ounce) bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter flavored candy (e.g., Butterfinger, ), crushed Directions 1 Place half of cake cubes in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Prepare chocolate and vanilla puddings with cold … [Read more...]
Guadalupe River Bottom Puddin’ Cake
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate candy bar, grated Directions 1 Preheat oven to … [Read more...]