HOmemade Candy That Other Holiday Sweet

Homemade candy gifts are often ridiculed which is silly. Nothing beats homemade fudge or chocolate covered pretzels.It's also more exciting thank just a plate of snickerdoodles or chocolate chips. everyone gets excited over a  tin of fresh dipped  pretzels  or blocks of rocky road fudge.

Candy making is somewhat of an art but the best thing about it  is that there are levels of expertise . Any beginner can make a festive pyramid of haystacks. The recipes on these vary but all it takes is a bag of chocolate chips, preferably semi sweet some butter and coconut. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave for a minute or two . Add the flaked coconut, You can toast the coconut for extra crunch. Mix together and , using a greased tablespoon drop on a greased cookie sheet. Haystacks can also be made with chow mein noodles and almonds although, to be honest , the coconut kinds taste the best. Chocolate covered pretzels are another fun treat. The easiest to dip are the rods. They're also the less messiest to eat too. You can dip the ends in white, milk and dark chocolate and then roll in green and red sprinkles or blue and white for more fun. You can also do a first dip in caramel for added decadence.

Fudge is one of the most made and most asked for holiday gifts.It does take a knack however novices can do well with easy recipes.One simple one involves the chocolate chips and condensed milk. Just melt in a sauce pan , add some vanilla and walnuts and you can have a yummy fudge gift in seconds. To me fudge isn't fudge with out butter.One good recipe has four tablespoons of butter mixed with sugar and milk. This is the old fashioned creamy type you buy at the Jersey shore.For variation add a few drops of mint extract or orange extract. Walnuts are always the preferred nut to add , but you can also toss in almonds or pecans, For a yummy Rocky Road throw in coconut and mini marshmallows , Be generous with them because this is what makes Rocky Road what it is.Divinity fudge has always been an American classic for the last century,This is made with egg whites instead of chocolate for that snowy white color and is more like a merengue than actual fudge.Christmas Divinity  fudge has chopped red and green cherries added to it, but this may be too sweet. Try pecans or walnuts instead.

Nothing beats a tin of homemade candy.It;s always fun and delicious, a perfect holiday gift. whip up a batch for the special people in your life.