beckyYork Peppermint Patties have long been one of my guilty pleasures. A strong-yet-sweet peppermint candy center, covered in dark chocolate? What could be better than that? Perhaps I love York Peppermint Patties because I grew …
Sea Salt Apple Cider Caramels
Apple cider (the American kind!) is one of those flavors that just perfectly captures the essence of fall. Mulled cider, cider donuts, cider bread, cider cocktails…the possibilities are endless. This recipe is a twist on …
Buttercream Easter Eggs
Original post published March 31, 2018. Post last updated on December 10th, 2023. Growing up, these chocolate-dipped buttercream Easter eggs were a family favorite. An annual holiday tradition, I looked forward to making them every …
Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
Original post published December 10th, 2017. Post lated updated on December 14th, 2023. Last week I went on a bit of a holiday chocolatemaking binge. In a couple of days, I made chocolate bars, candied …
Lemon Drops Candy Recipe (With or Without Citric Acid)
Original post published June 10th, 2017. Last updated on January 26th, 2024. I originally created this old-fashioned lemon drops candy recipe way back in 2017, as part of a series of candy and confectionery recipes …
Old-Fashioned Hard Candy Recipe
An old-fashioned hard candy recipe based on an old family recipe. With endless color and flavor options, this sugar-coated homemade hard candy keeps and ships well, making it ideal for Christmas gifting. Why Do I …