Fudge
4-1/2 c. sugar
1 can evaporated milk
1 lg. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 sticks of margarine
1 1/2 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)
Stir together in pot and boil 10 minutes the 4 1/2 cups of sugar and evaporated milk. Then
remove from heat and add large package of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 sticks of
margarine, 1-1/2 tablespoons of vanilla and nuts; mix well. Let stand in square pan or
dish for 24 hours for best results.
Coconut Bon Bons
3/4 c. instant potatoes (2 servings
cooked, but don't season)
4 c. flaked coconut
1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar
1 tsp. almond extract
Stir together thoroughly and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Shape into small balls. Dip in
chocolate: 12 oz. bag of semi-sweet chocolate
chips
Shaved 1/3 of bar of paraffin
Melt over double boiler. Lay on waxed paper until dry.
Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. raw peanuts
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
Combine first 4 ingredients in 2-quart microwave mixing bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 8
minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Add butter. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Brittle should
not get too brown. Stir in vanilla and soda until light and foamy. Spread on buttered
baking sheet as thinly as possible. Cool. Break into pieces.
