holiday candy recipes

Caramel and lightly salted peanuts are combined then dipped in chocolate in these easy to make, sweet and salty treats.

Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters

60 caramels, unwrapped

butter

heavy whipping cream

vanilla

peanuts

chocolate

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and...

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Place caramels, butter and cream in a large...

Place caramels, butter and cream in a large microwavable bowl and microwave for 1 minute increments at 50% power, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and peanuts.

Let mixture cool to room temperature, then drop...

Let mixture cool to room temperature, then drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared pans. Place pans in freezer for 20-30 minutes, or until set.

Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the microwave at 50%...

Meanwhile, melt chocolate in the microwave at 50% power in one minute increments, stirring after each minute, until melted and smooth.

Dip caramel clusters into melted chocolate, tapping off...

Dip caramel clusters into melted chocolate, tapping off excess chocolate, then return to the parchment lined baking sheets to set. Store in an airtight container.

This Old-Fashioned CINNAMON ROCK CANDY Recipe is so easy to make and made with classic sweet flavors of cinnamon and sugar! Everyone will want to have a piece of this crunchy cinnamon candy!

Cinnamon Rock Candy

sugar

water

corn syrup

red food coloring

cinnamon candy oil (if you prefer it extra spicy, use 2 teaspoons)

Butter the bottom and the sides of a...

Butter the bottom and the sides of a 15-inch x 10-inch x 1-inch rimmed metal sheet pan. Then line with parchment paper, and butter the parchment paper all the way to the edges to prevent the candy from seeping underneath and sticking.

Over medium-high heat, in a large deep pan...

Over medium-high heat, in a large deep pan mix water, sugar, corn syrup, and food coloring until the sugar begins to dissolve. Use a candy thermometer attached to the side of the pan to get an accurate temperature. (take care not to let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan)

Boil until the sugar mixture reaches 300 degrees...

Boil until the sugar mixture reaches 300 degrees (hard crack stage) This should take about 20 minutes. Make sure to watch it closely. If the mixture begins to boil too close to the edge of the pan,  remove it from the heat, give it a stir, and when the bubbles calm down, return it to the heat.

Once the mixture reaches 300 degrees (or a...

Once the mixture reaches 300 degrees (or a little over) remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon oil, working quickly.  Try to keep your face away from the hot mixture as it is strong,  Make sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Pour the candy into the prepared sheet pan immediately. Then allow it to cool for 4 hours.

After 4 hours dust the top of the...

After 4 hours dust the top of the candy with powdered sugar. Next, flip candy over onto a cutting board or another cookie sheet, and remove parchment paper. Return candy back to the original cookie sheet, and use the tip of a sharp knife to break the candy into bite-size pieces.

Dust with more powdered sugar and store in...

Dust with more powdered sugar and store in an airtight container.

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