Christmas Sweet Treats

Christmas Sweet Treats

Christmas Sweet Treats

For some families, it's an annual project passed down through generations. But to novices, making candy can be a mystifying experience, figuring out what "soft-ball" and "hard-crack" stages mean, how long to cook and when to stir to keep the mixture from burning or turning gritty. Maybe in the past you spent a fortune on ingredients to end up with a sugary mess instead of fudge or peanut brittle. So, we've got some recipes for less-ambitious candies. Ref. Source 1