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Wrap a strip of the Fruit by the Foot around a marshmallow.
Place the marshmallow on its end.
Cut a jelly bean in half and place it on the marshmallow, inside facing up.
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Tips
Vary the ingredient amounts for the number of nests you wish to make.
For a healthier dessert, make your own chocolate. Use alkalized cocoa powder, macadamia nut oil, and stevia as a sweetener (stevia will normally only be in health-food ... [full story] |
This is a traditional English sweet that grandmothers often made. Nowadays, it can be bought ready-made, but the store version contains many extra ingredients that aren't necessary. Instead, you can make it at home and save on money and additives.
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This mixture, at first, looks too liquid to succeed as properly solid balls. You may be tempted to add dry ingredients to make it a drier concoction. Never fear. Follow the instructions for perfect rum balls.
Steps
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Makes approximately 40 truffles.
Ingredients
11 oz 70% cocoa content quality chocolate
1 cup of cream (or half and half)
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup of dehydrated strawberries
1 tsp of cornstarch
Additional dark, high quality chocolate for coating truffles
Steps
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Do you want to have a good friend that will not let you down during the unfortunate times? Well, candy never fails! Here is how to be a true candy lover.
Steps
Pick a favorite candy. Try ... [full story] |
Wanna make your own sugar crystals at home? It's not difficult . Any Cub Scout will tell you.
Steps
Measure out between 2-4 cups of water, and bring it to a rolling boil.
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This was dubbed "Poor Man's" candy because it costs very little to make plenty of this sweet treat for family gatherings (Total cost usually less than .00). Not to mention that it's quick and easy!
Steps
Melt the stick ... [full story] |
Make easy, beautiful handmade mini boxes. They are perfect for a small gift or holiday favor.
Steps
Find a great origami book or site and learn to fold a small box.
Unfold the box and iron fabric to it using ... [full story] |
Candied almonds are delicious and fairly easy to make. You can use them for a number of occasions such as birthdays, weddings, Christmas and Christenings but they are often very popular at Easter time.
Ingredients
2 cups almonds
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Ingredients
8 small apples
8 fl. oz (225ml) water
1lb (450 grams) sugar
Red food colouring (optional)
Steps
Place sugar and water in microwavable dish. Cook on full power for 5 minutes.
Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Continue to cook on full ... [full story] |
This is delicious, really great for sleepovers.
Steps
Take 4 cups of powdered sugar and pour in the bowl.
Pour 4 tablespoons of water into the bowl.
Knead until soft and clay-like.
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Ingredients
40 caramel cubes
5 apples preferably Macintosh
1 tablespoon of water
5 wooden sticks
1 sheet of wax paper approximately 24" long greased with margarine or butter
Steps
Prepare apples by washing and drying thoroughly.
Remove stems and ... [full story] |
Most of us chew gum, but have you tried making your own chewing gum? Well here's your chance!
Steps
Unfold a piece of waxed paper. Use it to cover a cutting board, dinner plate, or a part of the ... [full story] |
You can combine chocolate and coconut to make the greatest treat to satisfy all chocolate lovers. This combination can be made into bars or small hearts, depending on who you are giving them to. No matter what form or ... [full story] |
A quick and easy recipe for chocolate covered banana chips!
Steps
Gather your ingredients (see "Things You'll Need").
Have the banana sliced and then get a microwave-safe bowl and place the Smooth-and-melty chips in the bowl. Melt the pieces in the ... [full story] |
Tips
Use chocolate that is actually meant to be heated.
Carefully stick your finger in the chocolate once it is done heating, it should feel hot or warm; just perfect.
This takes an extremely long time to make; make sure you have ... [full story] |
Chocolate coffee spoons are simple and sweet, an easy gift to make for the coffee lovers on your list!
Steps
Gather all necessary equipment and ingredients.
Cover cookie sheets with waxed paper.
Place one cup of chocolate chips or candy melts in ... [full story] |
This is a very delicious dessert. Here is the easy way to make it.
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Put chocolate in a small pot and heat at a very low temperature as it will melt easily and will burn into chunks if ... [full story] |
French-style chocolate truffles are perfect with a warm cup of coffee or a sparkling glass of champagne. A special treat for a special somebody perhaps!
Ingredients
8 ¾ oz dark cooking chocolate
5 ½ fl oz cream
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