Fat Frog Diary

Halloween Fudge Intro: I love fudge, especially when I can choose the type of chocolate chips.    Notes: Watch it! This is a microwave recipe and you can burn the chocolate. Seriously, don't shortcut this recipe. Do it the way it says.  Sources Disclaimer: I am not a chef, nor a licensed food service professional of any kind. I'm a grandmother who loves to cook and loves efficient cooking. Anything I post has been checked out by me, but in no way do I guarantee that my suggestions will work for you. YMMV (Your mileage may vary.) Some links may give the original poster a small commission on products sold via the link. I personally am not an Amazon affiliate and make no money on any links given. Lena Austin www.fatfrogdiary.blogspot.com

 How do you make yourself look like a star baker when you barely have time to slice and bake those sugar cookies from the store or whip up a mix? Wilton Candy Melts.   No, they are not my sponsor. I'm just lazy. Lazy means I am always seeking the most efficient way to do things.  How easy is it to do? Just melt the candy and drip or drizzle. Literally, that's it.  No, really. That's it. The picture above is simply Rice Crispy Treats with a popsicle stick stuck in them, then dipped in melted Candy Melts. Some were sprinkled with candy decorations before the candy hardened.  You can do the same with brownies, pretzels, or even store-bought cookies. I've stuck a stick in Oreos then dipped them in Candy Melts. Dip plain old slice and bake sugar cookies into Candy Melts and they'll call you a brilliant baker. Drizzle different colors of Candy Melts to make a theme like orange and green for Halloween or red/white/blue for patriotic, and do I really need to mentio...

Graham and Peanut Butter Bon-Bons These are delicious served on the pagan holiday of Beltane. Okay, they're good anytime! Tip: For the confectioner's coating, I use and recommend Wilton's Candy Melts . Again, I don't get any kickback for this. I just happen to find them easy to melt and use, and they come in a variety of colors for every occasion without having to fiddle with messy food colors. Lee Plumb, NCICS