Anise Hard Candy 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)3/4 cup water2/3 cup light corn syrup2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon anise extractRed food coloring2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Butter an 8-inch square baking pan with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy ...

Anise-Honey Chews You may substitute any other flavoring, herb, or spice for the star anise. 1 cup honey1 1/2 teaspoons star anise, finely ground The star anise will grind easily in a blender. In a small saucepan, cook the honey and anise together over low heat until the mixture reaches the ...

Any Flavor Divinity 3 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup3/4 cup water2 egg whites, unbeaten1 small box gelatin*1/2 cup coconut1 cup chopped pecans Bring sugar, corn syrup and water to a boil. Reduce heat and cook to 252 degrees F. Beat egg whites until fluffy. Add gelatin to egg whites ...

Apricot Brandy Balls 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate1/2 cup brandy3 tablespoons light corn syrup2 1/2 cups wheat bran cereal, crushed1 cup finely chopped, dried apricots1/2 cup confectioners' sugarUnsweetened cocoa powder Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling water. ...

Apricot Nuggets Make these a month before Christmas, then stash in a cool place until ready to serve. 16 ounces confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 11 ounces dried apricots 1 cup pecans, fine chopped 1 1/2 cups coconut Run ...

Apricot Roll At Christmastime, add a few chopped red and green candied cherries with the pecans. 2 cups granulated sugar1 cup milk12 ounces dried apricots, chopped fine1 tablespoon butter2 cups chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash of salt Boil sugar and milk mixture until it thickens (236 ...

Apricot Snowballs 1 (8 ounce) package dried apricots1 1/2 cups flaked coconut2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar2 teaspoons orange juiceSugar (optional) In small bowl grind apricots using the medium blade of a food grinder. With hands, mix with coconut, confectioners' sugar and orange juice. Shape ...

Arizona Pecan Brittle 2 cups granulated sugar2/3 cup light Karo® syrup3 cups pecans1/4 cup water3 teaspoons baking soda Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray Pam® over it. Combine sugar, Karo® syrup, pecans and water in a saucepan. Boil to the hard-crack stage. Remove from heat and ...

Baby Ruth Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine3/4 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 bite-size Baby Ruth candy bars, chopped Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well. Mix dry ...

Baby Ruth Pie 18 chocolate crème-filled sandwich cookies,    crushed (about 1 1/2 cups total)3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 pints chocolate ice cream, slightly softened 3 (2.1 ounce) Baby Ruth candy bars (or other favorite    candy bars), finely chopped1 ...