nutcracker sweets
my sisters and i usually get together at this happy time of year to do what we (hope) to do best, bake goodies. heidi is a natural pro and she taught me how to make delicious soft caramels. they were surprisingly simple. i even made them without the use of a fancy schmancy candy thermometer! they are wrapped in a nonchalant wax paper wrap. these twists could have come from the pioneer days, which i think is the reason my historical hubby loves them so much. that and their melt-in-your-mouth qualities. (with only a few ingredients, perhaps they really were making these on the plains out west!)
Suzy Snowflake (white chocolate covered with coconut)
Plain and Simply Scrumptious (Dark chocolate with white chocolate swirlies)
Sprinklin' Cheer (pictured below)
not every stick turned out perfect, but this was a perfect project for wannabe professionals. though the cleanup is a tad tedious (especially without a dishwasher.. yes i am going through serious withdrawals), the event all in all completes any candyland christmas. these dudes are dressed to kill: lookin' so festive all wrapped up & out on the town.
talk about instant gratification.
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