It’s another snowy day with bitterly cold temperatures. I refer to this as “stampin’ weather”. It’s also perfect weather for making candy and baking. So what better time is there than to share with you one of my favorite holiday candy recipe. It’s easy and delicious, and one that gets my husband involved, too. It’s a candy that is in high demand among family and friends, and one that I am always asked if I am bringing to festivities. I’ve shared it before, and I will share it again in case you have missed it. Yep! It’s Momma’s Candy. So 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 prowess. Her pies were legendary. And although she has been gone over 41 years, family members talk about them to this very day. I have never tasted anything like her cakes either. German Chocolate and Red Velvet were made from scratch, using recipes from the Jewel T cookbook, along with her own special added touches. Breads and rolls were set atop the cook stove to rise. 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 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 107 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. 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”.
A Card From Nueve
Yep! I am that kind of Dog Mom. When Nueve told me he wanted a special card to give to HIS stamping friends and his obedience and trick dog teachers, I did exactly what he wanted. Mr Handsome Pants is a wee bit spoiled. Using an adorable Spellbinders bundle (Deck the Paws die set and stamps) and Stampin’ Up! cardstock, I created a festive Boxer dog which looks like just like him.
With the cold weather, the kids have been wearing their coats outside. Nueve has almost outgrown his. Can you believe it? It was his favorite coat, too. However, he does have a hand-me-down puffer jacket from Uncle Jackie he can put on when the -25 windchills arrive later this evening.
Both Sixxy and Uncle Q wear hand-me-downs from Great Aunt Muffy and Great Uncle Brody.
And yep, after snapping these pictures, I did get all of the backyard scooped off.
I’m off to the races. I have candy to make, a cake to bake, and maybe a batch of cookies, too. Plus, Nueve and I have Tricks to practice, as test night is this Monday.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s post, and that you’ll give Momma’s Candy a try. If candy isn’t “your piece of cake” as they say, maybe you’ll enjoy Momma’s Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake. Watch for the recipe! For information about Online Exclusives, Kits, and my Retired Goodies keep on scrolling. Until next time, may peace fill your hearts during this holiday season…
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