Although these are not as pretty as I had hoped, they are absolutely delicious, crunchy at the start, then immediately chewy, but not sticky, and perfectly minty. Next time I make them, I might put the easy-to-manage meringue mixture in a piping bag with a star tip, to get a shape that's a bit more … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 16: Peppermint Kisses
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Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 14: Mom’s Caramels
I had never made my mom's caramels before. I didn't even have the recipe. They were just one of those things only my mom ever made. When I moved to the East Coast, I didn't take the recipe with me because it makes a remarkable number of caramels, more than The Husband and I could … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 14: Mom’s Caramels
Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 11: Spiced Rum Pecans
This is inspired by a recipe I collected and until now, never actually made. I don't remember where I got it, exactly, but it is on the inside of a cardboard box, that I cut and glued to an index card, making it impossible to discern what was originally in the box. I suspect it … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 11: Spiced Rum Pecans
Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 9: Mom’s Fudge
My recipe card simply says Mom's Fudge, but I suspect it's not just my mom's fudge, but a lot of folks' moms' fudge, because it is suspiciously similar to the "foolproof fudge" recipes on the labels of both Kraft's Marshmallow Creme and Durkee Mower's Marshmallow Fluff. Then there's the whole Creme vs Fluff issue to … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 9: Mom’s Fudge
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