Description
Delicious homemade Christmas candies and treats for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cream, butter, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts.
- Pour into a greased pan and let cool.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and dip in melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Store candies in an airtight container.
- Use different types of chocolate for variety.
- Add festive sprinkles for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: christmas candies, holiday treats, homemade candies