Coconut Candy

1 lb coconut
Bag of almonds
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 lb powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
Melt butter and mix all ingredients together except almonds. Spoon onto waxed paper, and press an almond in the center of mound. Refrigerate overnight.

In a double boiler melt 1/2 stick parafin wax and 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips. Use a toothpick to dip candies. Let dry on waxed paper.

Caramel for frogs (otherwise known as Turtles)

2 cups sugar
1 cube butter
3/4 cups light Karo syrup
1 can evaporated milk
Stir sugar, butter and Karo syrup over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Wash down sides of pan with a brush dipped in water. When boiling, add canned milk. Cook to 232* F

Peanut Butter Balls

1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 square butter
Melt peanut butter and butter. Knead all ingredients together until smooth. Form into small balls and dip in chocolate.

English Toffee

1 lb Butter
1 cup water
1 1/4 cup chopped nuts
2 1/2 cup sugar
4 Tbsp light Karo Syrup

Boil, stirring constantly to 280* F
2 cups chopped nuts
1 pkg grated chocolate chips

Use half of the nuts and chocolate chips to layer surface - pour hot candy on top and sprinkle remaining nuts and chocolate chips on top.Let cool, then break into pieces

Butter Brittle

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp water
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
Melt butter, add sugars, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook to 270* F. Remove from heat, then stir in baking soda and vanilla.Pour into a buttered 8x8 pan (square, not curved). Allow to set for approx. 3 min, and as cooling, mark with a knife until cool. Break into pieces along score lines. Dip in chocolate.

(all Temps will Vary from where you live due to sea level)

Nana's Fabulous Fudge

1 Pound Butter
5 Cups Sugar
2 Cans Evaporated Milk
2 (12 oz.) Pkg. Chocolate Chips
1 (12 oz) Jar Marshmallow Creme
1 tsp of vanilla
Nuts to Taste (so for Amy no nuts)


Place Chocolate Chips, Marshmallow Creme, and Vanilla in a large mixing bowl (really this only works with a kitchen aid mixer... if you don't use one they kinda turn out grainy) Place Butter sugar and milk in a large saucepan bring to a boil (while stirring constantly) Bring it to a soft ball stage ( on your candy thermometer)........
This mixture will Thicken make sure you are stirring and pulling form the sides to prevent scorching
Once completed pour over the contents in the bowl and beat thoroughly......add nuts..... and pour into a lightly buttered cookie sheet.... allow to cool and set before cutting into squares

Freakin Fast Caramels

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 sticks of butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar

Mix ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 14 minutes. Stir occasionally.

When done beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into buttered pan and freeze for 15 to 25 minutes. Cut and wrap in waxed paper.