I have no card to post today. Instead of stamping, I have been busy baking cookies and making candy. Heaven knows my husband, Kim, and I do not need the extra calories, so I end up sharing the goodies I make with the neighbors. Out of all of the things I make, the biggest hit is a candy that is simply called “Momma’s Candy”. If you are in need of a quick and easy candy to share with family and friends, continue reading!
Momma’s Candy
My mother was an excellent cook, baker and candy maker. Although I inherited all of her recipes, I did not inherit her baking and candy making genes. Her pies were legendary. And although she has been gone nearly 39 years, my sister and I talk about them to this very day. My pies come from Marie Callender. I have never tasted anything like her cakes either. German Chocolate and Red Velvet were made from scratch, using recipes from the Jewel T cook book, along with her own special added touches. My cakes come from Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines. Breads and rolls were set atop the cook stove to rise. My homemade bread is made in a bread making machine. I never tackled her divine divinity or her fabulous fudge. But, I do make this wonderful peanut butter confection. Her original recipe was written on a scrap of paper, a bank deposit slip if I remember correctly. But before she passed away, she was in the process of recopying many of them. My inherited recipe files are a mish-mash of index cards, scraps of paper, and clippings. This particular recipe had no other name except “Candy”, so in her honor, my family calls it “Momma’s Candy”. I hope you’ll try it, and enjoy it as much as my family does.
1 Package Almond Bark
2 Cups of Super Chunky Peanut Butter
2 Cups of Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 Cups of Miniature Marshmallows
2 Cups of Rice Krispies
Melt the Almond Bark according to package directions. (I use the microwave). When melted, mix in the Peanut Butter. Then add the dry ingredients, and thoroughly coat. Drop by spoonfuls (I use a tablespoon) onto cookie sheets. (I cover mine with wax paper to make clean-up easier.) Chill in the refrigerator. (I place mine out on the back porch to set.) This makes a large batch of candy, and is easy-peasy! I ended up with 72 pieces, not counting the ones I tested for quality control. While I use the Vanilla Almond Bark, my stampin’ friend Vicki has tried the Chocolate Almond Bark, and says it tastes like crunchy peanut clusters! I can’t wait to try it!
My mother would have been 103 on December 28th. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Not a day passes that I do not remember her in some way. And I know her spirit will be embracing us this Christmas, as we enjoy the traditional Christmas Eve soup she always prepared and nibble on “Momma’s Candy”.
May peace fill your hearts during this holiday season. Until next time…
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This week, the lovely LeAnne is hosting our monthly color challenge. What a rich and elegant quartet of colors she has selected for us: Merry Merlot, Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla, Gold. Since I was feeling rather nostalgic this weekend, I pulled out one of my favorite retired bundles: Stampin’ Up!’s Dove of Hope stamp set and Detailed Dove dies. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Great Aunt Muffy’s Wings
Missy the Boxer’s Wings
For this week’s challenge, we are inspired by New Year’s Day. Remember, at Festive Friday you do not need to actually celebrate or make a card for the occasion featured. In fact, I didn’t need a New Year’s Day card, but I sure needed more Christmas cards. Since your goal is to simply use three or more items from the inspiration list on your project, I used stars, rhinestones, silver and die cuts to create this holiday card. I can’t wait to see what YOU create!
