Recipes With Course: Cakes & Candy

Peanut Chews
A quick drop cookie with minimal cooking time. They never go in the oven. Ingredients1/2 cup white corn syrup (Karo) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 6 oz jar chunky peanut butter 3 cups cornflakesDirectionsStep 1Combine the corn syrup and sugar in a medium sized heavy saucepan. Bring to a low ...
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Almond Joy Cake
This cake is so reminiscent of the Almond Joy candy bar. It always gets rave reviews. IngredientsAlmond Joy Cake: 1 package chocolate cake mix 30 large marshmallows 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 (14 oz) bag shredded coconut Frosting: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 ...
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The Wait Cake
After this cake is baked you seal it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for three days before serving. Some things are worth waiting for. You will have everyone asking, “Is it cake yet?” This recipe was handed down from a cook named Linda Roy. Ingredients1 package butter flavored ...
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Pecan Filing for Cake aka Pecan Praline Filing
How wonderful to have a recipe from such a lovely Cajun Ma Ma. Ingredients3 cups crushed pecans 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups evaporated milk 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)DirectionsStep 1In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, milk and pecans until sugar is melted and then add the butter. ...
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Monkey Bread (Original Version)
Refrigerated biscuits with cinnamon and sugar baked in a tube pan. My grandchildren and my children love this easy to make, delicious treat. IngredientsBread: 3 (12 oz) cans refrigerated biscuits (brand name isn't important) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans Topping Sauce: 1 stick margarine ...
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This is a relatively new popular Cajun dish. It closely relates to Monkey Bread (recipe on site), a popular dessert bread. Ingredients1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup butter (1 stick - 8 tablespoon) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 2 (12 oz) ...
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Buttermilk Pralines
How about a Pecan Picking and Praline Party? You pick the pecans (as my Mom would say) or participate in the pecan picking (as my fancy cousin would say), crack and shell the bucketful of nuts; take this recipe, invite your friends and make up a batchful. Enjoy this old ...
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Audrey’s Tres Bon Chewy Bread
Jon Miller for Audrey Breaux Miller Tres Bon (Very Good) is a perfect phrase to describe this soft, brownie-like cookie. Ingredients1 lb brown sugar 2 large eggs or 3 medium eggs 1 stick melted butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups self-rising flourDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 325 ...
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