The Southern Candy Kitchen

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Our favorite southern candy obviously has to be cooked in a southern candy kitchen.  That’s no problem here, because we’re about as far south as you can get and stay in the continental US.  Except for Florida, and Florida doesn’t really count as the south. 

All of the links that you find here will take you to wonderful places that will give you more ideas, offer products to help make better goodies in your own southern candy kitchen, or let you order wonderful treats and pretend you made them yourself.  Enjoy!

October 10, 2009 · Posted in Uncategorized  
　　　　

Chocolate Candy Making

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Chocolate candy making is my absolute favorite. Chocolate candy, with or without pecans, is just a chunk of heaven. I don’t have a chocolate candy recipe in the links because the very best one is the only one as far as I’m concerned. And here it is.

3 cups of sugar

1/2 cup of cocoa

1 1/2 cups of milk

one stick of butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine dry ingredients. Gradually add milk until well blended. Cook over medium-high heat until the candy reaches the soft ball stage.  Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla, and stir until your arm drops off or until the candy stiffens whichever comes first.  If you wish to add a half cup of pecans, add them in before the candy gets too firm.  Pour the candy onto a well-buttered platter and you’re done with chocolate candy making. Try to wait for it to harden before you eat it.

October 10, 2009 · Posted in Candies