Christmas Candy RecipeA Christmas Candy Recipe that is simplified by using microwave method. Helpful for beginners making successful old-fashioned home made candy. One difference to remember when using the microwave: Do not use a conventional candy thermometer. It may only be used outside the oven to verify cold water test, or to judge when candy is cold enough to work. Microwave Turtlettes2 dozen large pecans, halved lengthwise1 dozen large pecans, halved crosswise *Chocolate Chip Coating Arrange pecans on sheet of wax paper with 4 long halves for legs and 1 short half for the head of each turtlette. Do 6 Turtlettes at a time. Butter a glass plate and arrange 6 caramels evenly around the edge. Microwave at High15 to 30 seconds, until soft but not melted on bottom. Cover with wax paper to keep warm. Quickly, form into turtle shape with fingers. If caramels become hard, microwave 5 to 10 seconds. Frost with Chocolate Chip Coating. Or, using 2 forks, dip Turtlettes one at a time in chocolate. Place on wax paper Cool until set. Popcorn Christmas Tree1½ teaspoon (5 ml) vinegar1 cup (250 ml) sugar 1 cup (250 ml) corn syrup 1 teaspoon (5 ml) butter 12 cups (3 liters) air popped popcorn ¼ teaspoon (1.5 ml) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5 ml) water Decorations: Suckers, gum drops, green or red shoestring licorice, candy sprinkles,round toothpicks Heat the first four ingredients to a hard ball stage. (drop small droplet into cold water. If it forms a firm ball then it is ready) or use a candy thermometer and heat to 250º F. Add baking soda and popcorn. When cool enough to handle shape into form of Christmas tree. Decorate with suckers, gum drops, licorice and sprinkles using toothpicks to hold gumdrops and licorice.
Microwave Turtlettes and Popcorn Ball Christmas Tree Recipes where found at Candy Recipes
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