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Potato Candy

My Mom, and grandmother used to make this without peanut butter! A family favorite. I made it not so long ago for my great niece, and she thought it was cream candy. Since then we've added the peanut butter...

Author: Marsha Shannon

Mom's Peanut Patty

We loved when Mom made these. We'd stand by the stove in pure delight.

Author: Teena Mathis

Meringue Topped Magic Cookie Bars

We loved the addition of brown sugar meringue to this classic recipe. We loved it so much, next time we may add more! The possibilities are endless to the different meringue flavors you can add to this....

Author: Gail Welch

Simple Easter Nests

ust my take on a favorite recipe!! There are so many out there but this is the way I like to make them!! When I made this today I yielded 6 large muffin tins, 6 small, and two left over "hand formed" nests....

Author: Michelle Waco

Easy Microwave Pralines

This sure beats the old way of stirring until your hand feels like falling off!

Author: Rayne Highsmith

Crispy Pecan Coconut Clusters

I have a sweet tooth and I'm always looking for recipes that are good but easy and won't heat up the kitchen, especially with our Texas summers. Here is one I think you will enjoy.

Author: Deanna Rodgers

Cinderella Crisps

Nice little snack. Get the kids to help out with rolling in the coconut. When my granddaughter was small I would invite a couple of her friends over and we would make these. They felt like big girls because...

Author: Bea L.

Microwave Divinity

This is a no fail recipe. I've made it numerous times and it always turns out right.

Author: Lori Fleming

Candy Strawberries

Here is another tasty treat that I helped my mom make around Christmas time growing up. When I make them now people look at them and don't get it. Then they take a bite and get it. They are really good...

Author: Leah Stacey

BEA'S LOUISIANA PRALINES

OMG are these good or what!!! This recipe came from Chef Rameaux from Louisiana and mine turns out perfect everytime.

Author: Bea L.

AMARETTO BALLS

My sister's friend Mary Ann made these years ago, and they were awesome then.

Author: Meryl Hausner

Fast and Easy White Chocolate Fudge

This recipe come from a friend. She makes this fudge for our church bazaar every year. A BIG THANKS TO Gail Herbest for the photo. Your picture is so much better than mine!

Author: Kathie Carr

Chocolate Cheerio Clusters Candy, 1950's Recipe

This was another one of Grandma's simple Christmas candy recipes. The kids loved these.

Author: Kathie Carr

Pink Peppermint Marshmallows

Yum! Homemade marshmallows!!! Follow the recipe as is (delicious!) or choose colors and flavors to suit your fancy. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the marshmallow as you whip it. Our high-power mixer...

Author: Jordan Falco

Grandma's Peanut Butter Fudge

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Author: Donna Laster

Go Lumps (Chinese Noodle) Candy

This is a recipe when butterscotch chips first came out that I have modified over the years. My kids loved them and now my grandkids want me to make them all the time IF their parents will let me.

Author: Cat Sullivan

Bavarian Mints

A family favorite from many years ago.

Author: Martha Benner

Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps

Michigan dried cherries have many purposes for a Michigander. I love em and incorporate them in many recipes. These are wonderful little bites of heaven. If you are willing to share with family at Christmas...

Author: Sheri Zarnick

Stained Glass Hard Candy

I used to make this every Christmas, each flavor was a different color. Very good flavor. If you live in a humid area, keep candy in a sealed container or it will stick together.

Author: Laura Sands

Diabetic Millionaire's Shortbread

I was digging around this box of recipes that Mom gave me before she died and I found this one that my brothers and I loved! They're like homemade candy bars! I tweeked it to make it diabetic

Author: Paul Bushay

No Fail Fudge

Easiest fudge recipe in the world, can't mess it up if you tried. Snitched this from a facebook page called Recipes and More. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Recipes-and-More/426135960786381

Author: Sheila D

Buttery Macadamia Nut Brittle

Our family has many holiday traditions handed down for generations. This Buttery Macadamia Nut Brittle is my addition to the traditions. My family and friends look forward to receiving this buttery, crunchy,...

Author: V Seward

Divine Pecan Candy

This candy will satisfy any sweet tooth. Your friends will never guess it takes less than 30 minutes to make. This recipe is adapted from Velvety Pecan Candy in 1001 Ways to Cook Southern.

Author: Valerie Johnson

Orange Chocolate Meltaways Recipe

Another great recipe from Taste of Home. Love to make these for Christmas. Photo by Taste of Home.

Author: Ann Simmons

Chocolate Pecan Drops

When my son was in fourth grade they had to cook something and then they made a cookbook out of it. He is now 34 years old. This is what another child brought and we made it and its pretty good.

Author: Zelda Hopkins

5 MINUTE MIRACLE FUDGE

YOU CAN HAVE ANY FAVOR FUDGE IN FIVE MINUTES

Author: CAROL BOWEN

Marbled Orange Fudge

A change from chocolate fudge and lowfat too!

Author: Ann Simmons

Gobble em up Turkey Cookies

So much fun to build. My daughter and I made a bunch of these for our Thanksgiving Dinner one year and it was a HIT! SO cute and super easy to make!

Author: Dee Robinson

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cup Smoothies

These are delicious. They were a hit with my family and co-workers. I'm sure you will enjoy them too.

Author: Della Preston

BONNIE'S CHOCOLATE COCONUT ALMOND BALLS

This is a wonderful after dinner treat when you don't want a big dessert. Just pass the plate around and serve with coffee or other beverage of choice. These delicious balls are easy to make, healthy,...

Author: BonniE !

Grammy's Peanut Brittle

This is a tried-and-true recipe from my grandmother, Zelda (aka "Grammy"). She was THE cook of the family. She taught me to make this when I was 8 years old. She SWORE it worked best made in a cast-iron...

Author: Torrey Moseley

Almond Bark Candy

This recipe came from another nurse friend. I worked with Sheryl at Monroe Surgical Hospital. This candy is one that we make every Christmas.

Author: Joyce Lowery

Homemade Soft Caramels

These are delicious. Just watch your temperature closely on these.

Author: Shaleah Cagle

Pralines (Microwave)

We enjoy this Southern candy very much. Bring back memories of when my grandmother used to make them. Of course she did them on the stovetop. This is a shortcut to making and enjoying them.

Author: Betty Campisi

NEVER FAIL DIVINITY CANDY

My mom made this at holiday time and I make it for my family for the Christmas season. I love it.

Author: Nita Fridley

Kisses Acorn Treats

What a great idea! Found on Facebook.

Author: Sheila M

Pigeon Poop

This is sooo good! Takes a little bit of time to prepare but well worth it! Great party snack.

Author: Donna Laymon

Christmas Crunch

This recipe is a winner! I loved the sweet and salty combination in each handful. The salt of the pretzel and the salt lightly sprinkled on top are just perfect. This would be great for a holiday gift...

Author: Christine Bronston

New Orleans Pralines

This is taken off the back of a bottle of The New Orleans School of Cooking Pure Vanilla Extract. First of all - EVERYTHING that comes from the NOSC is wonderful! Their bottles of Pure Vanilla Extract...

Author: Linda Hoover

Butterscotch Yule Log

Aquired from my mom, this has been a Christmas tradition around our house for as long as I can remember. This is a deliciously rich candy.

Author: Jayme Makowski

Edible Christmas Wreaths

As the oldest of six children, we didn't get alot of treats. Life was just the basics, but at Christmas this was a cheap and wonderful treat for us kids plus we got to help.

Author: Lea Ann

7 Layer Cookies

We inherited numerous recipes from my Memaw. After going through them I found this one and just had to make it! I was never a fan of butterscotch until I got pregnant. Now I can't get enough of it and...

Author: Amanda Jones

Mock Peanut Brittle

These are so good. You can use crunchy style peanut butter if you want that extra crunch- I like it both ways. This was one of the recipes I used for my class of 8th grade boys cooking club.

Author: Pat Duran

Old Fashioned Potato Candy

This is a recipe from my past. My best friend in middle school hailed from W. Virginia, and this was a common candy made around holidays. I thought she was crazy, but I did try it... and wow! It just tasted...

Author: Patty Ward

Hopscotch

My grandmother's recipe says "Chinese noodles." These are the dry noodles that come in a can. I think one brand in her day was Chung King. They might be called chow mien noodles but you want the dry ones...

Author: kathleen ralston

Irish Lace Cookies with Cream Filling

Reminds me of my Grandma's house! Is there anything better? (Cream filling is optional.) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! (photo from bing images)

Author: Kelly Williams

Mrs. Barney's Peanut Brittle

This recipe comes from the wife of one of my husband's co-workers. She made this peanut brittle and sent it to his office every year for Christmas. She also made a batch for my husband every year for his...

Author: Claudia McClaran

Cashew Bark

There are endless recipes for "Bark" candies. Here is just one that I made with just what I had on hand. It makes a great addition to holiday goodie boxes.

Author: Jeanne Benavidez

Copy Cat Homemade Tootsie Rolls

A retro candy recipe.

Author: Penny Hall

Maple Cream Bonbons

This recipe is from my sister in law who recently passed away. She was an excellent cook and a wonderful person. I miss her alot.

Author: susan tinney