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BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Butterscotch Hard Candy Recipe: How to Make It image

I love making this classic butterscotch recipe. We think these irresistible bites are better than the store-bought variety... and they sure don't last long! —Darlene Smithers, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Cube remaining butter and set aside., In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage). Add the honey, salt and remaining butter; stir constantly until the mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in the rum extract. Pour into prepared pan without scraping; do not spread. Cool until the candy is almost set, 1-2 minutes. Score into 1-in. squares; cool completely. Break squares apart. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, FatContent 6g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 109mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

PEPPERMINT SNOWBALL COOKIES RECIPE - BETTYCROCKER.COM



Peppermint Snowball Cookies Recipe - BettyCrocker.com image

'Tis the season for cookie making. Get in the spirit with these festive peppermint cookies that look like mint-snowballs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Prep Time 1 hours 5 minutes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candies (12 candies)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely crushed peppermint candies (12 candies)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Mix 1/4 cup crushed candies and 1/4 cup powdered sugar; reserve. Mix butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup crushed candies and the vanilla in medium bowl. Stir in flour and salt.
  • Shape dough by level measuring tablespoonfuls into balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; roll in reserved candy mixture. Cool completely on wire rack. Roll in candy mixture again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 , CarbohydrateContent 13 g, CholesterolContent 15 mg, FatContent 1 , FiberContent 0 g, ProteinContent 1 g, SaturatedFatContent 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, SodiumContent 60 mg

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