Glass Candy

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Glass Candy
by: Moirakris' Mom
Yield: approx 3 cups

3 1/2 C sugar
1 1/3 C white corn syrup (Karo syrup)
1 C water
1 tsp food coloring
1 tsp Flavoring Oil (such as cinnamon, peppermint etc.)
powdered sugar

Put the first 3 ingredients in a pan and stir to mix well. Set on stove set to high. DO NOT STIR WHILE COOKING

Cook to 300 degrees on a candy thermometer. If you do not have a thermometer cook until you reach the hard crack stage  (drop a little of the molten syrup in cold water and it will form hard, brittle threads that break when bent)

Remove from the heat and add flavoring (to taste) and food coloring. Stir to mix well.

Pour onto foil or cookie sheet that is greased or covered well in powdered sugar. Pour in thin strips. Cover the top with more powdered sugar. When cool break into small pieces.

Random Thought -  If life is too tough to stand... Kneel

Chocolate Peppermint Chews

photo source: Pillsbury

Chocolate Peppermint Chews
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/3 c corn syrup
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
1/2 tsp vanilla

Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.

In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add corn syrup, extract and vanilla; mix well. Quickly pour into pan; spread evenly.

Refrigerate uncovered about 30 minutes or until firm. Cut chews into 9 rows by 4 rows for 36 square pieces.

Yield: 3 dozen

Random Thought: It doesn't get any easier... Your determination just has to get stronger.

Brown Sugar Kisses

Today's recipe I am sharing is a modified version of a simple candy from back in the pioneer days. I'm pretty sure sweet treats like these were a welcome comfort on the Frontier.

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Brown Sugar Kisses

2 C. brown sugar
1 egg white, beaten
1/3 C. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. nuts

Add water to sugar and cook until syrup forms a hard ball in cold water test (about 250-265 degrees). Pour syrup slowly over stiffly beaten egg white and blend. Add vanilla and nuts. Drop onto wax paper to harden.

Mealtime Prayer - Father, we thank Thee for this food, for health and strength and all things good. May others all these blessings share, and hearts be grateful everywhere.