🍬 Classic Homemade Candy Recipes — Quick Summary
🥜 Peanut Butter Balls
Mix 1 cup peanut butter, ½ cup softened butter, and 2 cups powdered sugar. Roll into balls and chill. Dip in melted chocolate and let set.
🥔 Potato Candy
Mash 1 small cooked potato until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until a firm dough forms. Add a little peanut butter, roll or shape, then chill and slice.
✨ Divinity
Cook 2½ cups sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ cup light corn syrup to about 260°F. Beat 2 egg whites until stiff, slowly pour in the hot syrup while beating, then add vanilla and chopped pecans. Beat until thick and spoon onto parchment.
🥥 Martha Washington Candy
Mix 2 cups shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped pecans, ½ cup butter, and 1 can sweetened condensed milk. Chill, shape into balls, then dip in melted chocolate.
🐢 Turtle Clusters
Arrange pecan halves in small clusters, place a caramel on top, and gently melt. Spread slightly, cool, then dip or drizzle with melted chocolate.
🥃 Bourbon Balls
Combine 1½ cups crushed vanilla wafers, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons cocoa, ¼ cup bourbon, and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. Mix, roll into balls, then coat in powdered sugar or finely chopped nuts. Chill before serving.
