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Eat-More Bar Squares - an easy candy confection! These chewy and crunchy candy squares are the perfect marriage of peanut and chocolate flavours. Great for gift giving at the Holidays too.

Eat More Bar Squares - an easy candy confection!

corn syrup

peanut butter

chocolate chips, semi sweet or dark are best

tsp vanilla extract

You will need to pay constant attention to...

You will need to pay constant attention to this mixture as it cooks, stirring almost constantly or the mixture will burn. Be very careful. It will get quite hot.

Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a...

Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x9 inch pan and line both the bottom and sides with parchment paper.

Heat the corn syrup over medium-low to medium...

Heat the corn syrup over medium-low to medium heat until it is hot and almost boiling, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla and heat for another couple of minutes before stirring in the chocolate chips.

Boil this mixture gently for 4 minutes only,...

Boil this mixture gently for 4 minutes only, stirring and scraping the entire bottom of the pan as it cooks. A silicone spatula is ideal for this.

Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts.

Carefully add the mixture to the prepared pan....

Carefully add the mixture to the prepared pan. You will need to use the back of a tablespoon or a silicone spatula to press and spread the mixture evenly into the pan.

Let cool completely for several hours at room...

Let cool completely for several hours at room temperature before lifting the batch out onto a cutting board and cutting into 25 - 36 squares with a large sharp knife. I prefer them smaller because they are very candy-like.

Store in an airtight container with sheets of...

Store in an airtight container with sheets of parchment paper between the layers if you are stacking them.

Pecan Brittle is a delicious, sweet and buttery homemade candy that is loaded with pecans and a hint of cinnamon.

Pecan Brittle Recipe

sugar

salt

water

Fisher® Pecan Halves

salted butter, softened

vanilla extract

cinnamon (optional)

baking soda

Line a large baking sheet with a silicone...

Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium...

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Add in pecans, stirring until combined.

Place a candy thermometer into the mixture and...

Place a candy thermometer into the mixture and continue cooking. Stir frequently until temperature reaches 300°F.

Immediately remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir...

Immediately remove saucepan from heat and quickly stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking soda.

Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Using a...

Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture into rectangle about 14x12 inches.

Cool completely.

Snap candy into pieces and store in an...

Snap candy into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Pecan Brittle

Brown Sugar Fudge. This recipe uses an old fashioned method and just a few ingredients to produce a creamy caramel flavoured fudge you&#x27;ll absolutely love.

Brown Sugar Fudge, the old fashioned way

cups​ firmly packed ​brown sugar

white sugar

evaporated milk

butter (see note)

toasted pecans or walnuts (roughly chopped with a chef's knife) (Optional)

Lightly grease an 8x8 inch pan and line...

Lightly grease an 8x8 inch pan and line it with parchment paper. (The size is important, see note)

In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter...

In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter slowly over medium low heat. 

Add the white sugar, brown sugar and evaporated...

Add the white sugar, brown sugar and evaporated milk. Increase heat to medium.

Bring to a gentle gentle, constant boil. 

Cook until the mixture reaches between 236 and...

Cook until the mixture reaches between 236 and 238 degrees F. Stir only very occasionally, perhaps just a couple of times. Over-stirring can cause crystallization of the sugar and your fudge will seize.

As soon as the mixture hits the correct...

As soon as the mixture hits the correct temperature, remove the pan from the heat.

Quickly but gently stir in the vanilla extract.

Allow this mixture to remain at room temperature...

Allow this mixture to remain at room temperature until lukewarm. Do NOT try to speed this process up by placing in the fridge or freezer.

When cooled to lukewarm, beat the fudge mixture...

When cooled to lukewarm, beat the fudge mixture with a wooden spoon until it loses its glossy appearance and begins to thicken more.

Stir in the nuts at this point if...

Stir in the nuts at this point if you are adding them.

Pour evenly into the prepared pan. 

Leave for several hours to set until firm.

Lift the fudge out of the pan using...

Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper and transfer it to a cutting board. 

Cut into 64 one inch squares, or larger...

Cut into 64 one inch squares, or larger if you prefer. 

Store in an airtight container. I do like...

Store in an airtight container. I do like to refrigerate mine once it is cooled completely and cut.

If freezing fudge, cut the batch into 4...

If freezing fudge, cut the batch into 4 equal squares, and wrap each one tightly with plastic wrap before placing in an airtight container to freeze. This will allow you to take out one or two of the larger pieces and then cut them into portions as needed.

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