Pecan Delights 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter or margarine1 cup light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 pounds pecan halves6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips6 ounces milk chocolate chips2 tablespoons shortening In large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all [...]

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Chocolate Caramel Delights 2/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg, separated1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup finely chopped pecans Caramel Filling14 caramels3 tablespoons whipping cream Drizzle1/2 cup chocolate1 tablespoon shortening Beat sugar, butter, egg yolk, milk, vanilla until blended. Stir together flour, cocoa, salt in small bowl; [...]

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Delights 1 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup cocoa powder3 cups flour20 ounces maraschino cherries (no stems)6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter and mix in sugar. Let mixture cool [...]

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Strawberry Peanut Butter Delights 5 ounces milk chocolate, divided1/2 cup creamy peanut butter2 tablespoons whipped topping16 to 18 large strawberries In a microwave-safe bowl, place 2 ounces chocolate (about 1/3 cup chips). Heat in microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Set aside to let bowl cool, then stir in peanut [...]

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Mushroom Delights 1 pound large mushrooms (2 to 3 inches wide)1 pound hot Italian bulk sausage1 small bunch scallions8 ounces cream cheese Pull stems from mushrooms and discard or save for another use.  In a skillet, cook sausage until done; drain and crumble. Return to pan. Chop scallions. Add scallions to sausage in skillet. Stir [...]

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Almond Raspberry Jelly Delights 1 cup granulated sugar1 cup plus 3 tablespoons shortening    (a little butter can also be used)2 cups ground almonds1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Knead all ingredients together. Roll dough out to about 1/8-inch thick between wax paper. Cut out cookies [...]

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Chewy Delights This is not a hard candy. It is chewy and absolutely divine. 2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons cocoa1 pint heavy cream1/2 cup butter1 3/4 cups light corn syrup1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 cups chopped pecans Mix sugar and cocoa. Add other ingredients in heavy pot. Cook at medium to medium-high heat until candy thermometer [...]

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Nutty Cracker Delights 42 (2 1/2 x 1-inch) Club crackers1/2 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup slivered almonds Place crackers in a single layer in a foil-lined 15 x 10-inch baking pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add sugar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for [...]

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