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Christmas Candy Recipes: Fudge RecipesIf your kid chef is too young to cook on the stove allow them to help with the preparation and have the adult do the cooking. The fudge mixture will get very hot (238 degrees usually on a candy thermometer) so please watch kids carefully with these Christmas Candy recipes. Simple Double Layer Fudge For peanut butter layer: 2 pkgs. Peanut butter chips 14 oz. Can sweetened condensed milk 4 Tablespoons butter Melt all ingredients in saucepan stirring frequently. You can also use the microwave for melting the chips. Take off heat and add 1 Cup chopped peanuts if desired. Spread into 9x13 foil lined pan. Chill in refrigerator while making second layer. For chocolate layer: 1 bag milk chocolate chips 14 oz. Can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Melt chips and milk together in saucepan until smooth. Take off heat and stir in vanilla. Spread on top of peanut butter layer and chill several hours. Cut into squares. Fudge Tip:When making fudge, line cake pan
with foil. Then you can simply lift the fudge out by the foil and peel
foil off the fudge. Cut into squares. This step leaves you with a lot
less mess to clean.  Chocolate Fudge Kit Peanut Butter Fudge from Scratch and Some Fun Variations to Try 1 Cup sugar 1 Cup brown sugar 1 Cup evaporated milk 4 Tablespoon corn syrup In saucepan bring following 4 ingredients to a boil. Turn heat down to medium. Using candy thermometer cook stirring frequently to a soft ball stage, 238 degrees.(use a candy thermometer) Take mixture off heat and stir in next 3 ingredients until melted. 1 Cup mini marshmallows ¾ Cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla After ingredients are thoroughly melted. Beat with mixer several minutes until smooth and starts to thicken. Now is the time to add any additional ingredients like chopped candy or chopped nuts. (see peanut butter candy fudge recipe below) Pour into foil lined 8x11 pan. Cool in refrigerator and cut in desired size squares when firm. Peanut Butter Candy Fudge Place 1 Cup or desired amount of M&M’s in plastic bag. With kitchen mallet chop each M&M into 2-3 pieces. (this is a great job for a younger kid chef) Using the Christmas Candy recipe for peanut butter fudge above, stir in 1 Cup chopped M&M’s to fudge right before pouring into pan and chilling. Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Use the Christmas Candy recipe for peanut butter fudge above. After pouring peanut butter fudge into pan drizzle melted chocolate over top. You can also sprinkle chopped nuts on the top of chocolate then chill in refrigerator. Chocolate Walnut- Quick Fudge Recipe 3 Cup chocolate chips 14 oz. Sweetened condensed milk less than 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 Cup chopped walnuts Topping: 1 ½ Cup walnuts 6 Tablespoon Caramel topping In saucepan combine chips, milk, salt and vanilla. Heat through and stir frequently until melted and well combined. Take off stove and add chopped walnuts. Pour mixture into foil lined 8x11 cake pan. Before chilling combine 1 ½ Cup toasted walnuts with 6 Tablespoon caramel topping. Spread evenly over top and place in refrigerator. Chill until firm and score into squares. Christmas Candy Recipes:Homemade Christmas Candy RecipesCandy CupsFilling: 1 Cup peanut butter ½ Cup powdered sugar Have the kids prepare this part while the adult is heating the chocolate. In small bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until combined. Chocolate cups: milk chocolate chips shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla In small saucepan, melt 1 pkg. Milk chocolate chips, vanilla and 2 Tablespoons shortening over low heat. Stir frequently. Using mini muffin cups spread chocolate with back of spoon along bottom and along sides of muffin cups. Cool in freezer or refrigerator. When firm drop peanut butter mixture over chocolate cups. Melt more milk chocolate if necessary. Spread chocolate with spoon over peanut butter mixture and along tops of muffin cups to seal. Tip: milk chocolate chips gives the best flavor semi-sweet chips will not have as good a taste. * for this recipe using mini muffin cups 1 bag of chocolate chips will yield 45-50 mini cups and another ½-3/4 bag to cover the tops. Muffin cup pans are not necessary you can arrange paper muffin cups inside cake pan or cookie sheet. Check out our Homemade Suckers page Christmas Candy Recipes for Peanut Brittle 2 Cup sugar 1 Cup water 1 Cup corn syrup ½ teaspoon Salt 2 Cup peanuts 1 Tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla ½ teaspoon Baking soda Have younger kids help pour the ingredients together and the adult cook on the stove. In saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup. Cook mixture over low heat, stirring constantly or keep lid on. Until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring syrup to boil. Cook until thermometer reads 112 degrees on candy thermometer. Add peanuts and salt cook to 149 degrees or hard crack stage. Remove from heat, add butter, vanilla and soda. Pour brittle onto buttered pan. Allow to cool. Kids can help break brittle into pieces. Christmas Candy Recipe for Candy Mold Chocolates candy molds Wilton candy melts Wilton candy melts come in different flavors and colors. Candy molds come in any size, for every holiday and have lots of fun shapes. This are so easy to make and fun for the kids and you that it is worth having candy molds on hand for every occasion. Melt the candy melts in a microwave safe dish for 30 second intervals. Stir and continue to melt. When done with a spoon drip chocolate into candy molds. Tap candy molds on counter to get rid of air bubbles. Place in freezer 10 minutes or until candy is solid and pops out of mold easily. You can also place an almond or peanut in each center before tapping on counter. These are beautiful placed on a Christmas candy platter with other of your favorite Christmas candy recipes. Pecan Turtles Miniature pretzel twists 1 package (13 oz.) Rolo chocolate candies Pecan halves Place pretzels onto foil lined cookie sheet. Place a Rolo candy on top of each pretzel. Bake at 250 degrees for 4 minutes or until candies are softened (candies will retain their shape). Immediately place a pecan half on each candy and press down so candy fills pretzel. Cool slightly and refrigerate until set. Chocolate Peanut Balls 1 Cup peanut butter 1 7 oz. Jar marshmallow crème 1 ½ Cup crisp rice cereal 1 ½ Cup semisweet chocolate chips 4 teaspoon Shortening Stir together peanut butter and marshmallow creme in bowl until well blended. Add cereal and stir until coated. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in microwave until melted. Stir until smooth. Roll cereal mixture into balls and dip in chocolate. Place on waxed paper and chill until set. Christmas Candy Recipes for Chocolate Clusters ½ Cup semisweet chocolate chips ½ Cup raisins ½ Cup dry roasted peanuts Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Melt chocolate as directed on bag. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by Tablespoons on waxed paper and chill. You can also substitute raisins and peanuts for coconut. Microwave Caramels Recipe 1/2 Cup butter 1/2 Cup white corn syrup 1/2 Cup white sugar 1/2 Cup brown sugar 1/2 Cup sweetened condensed milk In saucepan melt butter. Stir in corn syrup, white sugar, brown sugar and condensed milk. Cook on medium-low stirring constantly. Using a candy thermometer continue cooking until soft ball stage about 238 degrees. You may need an adult's help with this step. Pour into greased 8 inch pan. Let candy set for 20-30 minutes and then cut into bite size pieces. Homemade Peanut BrittleAre you looking for a different Christmas Candy Recipe? Christmas Candy Recipes: Decorating FunCandy Cane Centerpiece28 ounce empty and clean tin can Thick red ribbon or Christmas ribbon 27 peppermint sticks or candy canes If using different size can than a 28 ounce, adjust sticks accordingly. Place a rubber band around the tin can and place candy canes or sticks under the rubber band. When your tin can is filled up all the way around, tie a Christmas ribbon around the can to cover up the rubber band. Add red and white flowers in your can and you have a lovely red and white centerpiece for your holidays. Candy Filled Wreath Small candies that are in a wrapper Wire hanger Christmas ribbon Bend the wire wrapper to form a circle. This will be the wreath. Tie a candy by the wrapper with ribbon onto the wire wreath. Continue to tie candies on until completely filled. Hang up and tie a small pair of scissors for when someone wants to sample. This also makes a great Holiday present for a neighbor or friend. Make your Own Christmas Candy Recipe page.Submit your favorite kids recipeDo you have a favorite recipe your kids love to make? Or a recipe your kids ask you to make again and again? Share it with us!  All rights reserved. The material on this site is for educational purposes. 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