The Big Book of Homemade Candy Recipes by Max Diamond - HTML preview

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Party Mixes

 

Christmas Snack Mix

 

"This is so pretty in a decorative glass container to give to friends, sitters, paper boys, music teachers or co-workers during the holidays." Original recipe yield: 32 servings.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

1 (16 ounce) jar dry roasted peanuts

2 (14 ounce) packages red and green candy-coated chocolate

1 (14 ounce) package chocolate covered peanuts

1 (7 ounce) jar wheat nuts

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

Mix together the peanuts, red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces, red and green candy-coated chocolate cove red peanuts, chocolate covered peanuts and wheat germ nut snacks.

 

Serve in a large bowl or place in decorative glass jars and give as gifts.

 

Puppy Chow

 

"This recipe can be used as an appetizer or dessert." Original recipe yield: 2 to 3 dozen.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

9 cups crispy rice cereal squares

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate; add peanut butter and mix until smooth.

 

Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.

 

Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated.

 

Store in airtight container.

 

Party Mix

 

A great mix of cereal and pretzels for your next party." Original recipe yield: 8 servings.

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

2 cups crispy corn cereal squares

2 cups small pretzel twists

1 cup dry- roasted peanuts

20 caramels, unwrapped and coarsely chopped

1 (11.5 ounce) package Chocolate Morsels

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

COAT 13 x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. COMBINE cereal, pretzels, peanuts and caramels in large bowl.

 

MICROWAVE morsels in medium microw