Paula Deen Candy Recipes Christmas Food

PAULA DEEN'S ICED CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• To make the cookies - in a large bowl, beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each additon.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Cover dough with plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On lightly flour surface roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut dough with desired cutters. Reroll dough scraps and cut out cookies until all dough has been used.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cool on pans for 2 miutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• To make Royal Icing - In a small bowl, whisk water and meringue powder until foamy. Gradually add confectioners sugar, whisking until smooth. Divide into small bowls and tint with food coloring pastes, stirring to achieve desired colors.
• Decorate cookes as desired with Royal Icing, dragees and sugar sprinkles.
• Store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

PAULA DEEN'S PINE BARK CANDY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch jelly roll pan with tin foil.
• Lightly spray foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
• Place saltine crackers, salty side up, in prepared pan.
• In a saucepan, boil butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in almond extract.
• Pour mixture over crackers and bake for 4 to 6 minutes.
• Remove from oven, top with candy bars, and spread evenly as chocolate begins to melt.
• Cool slightly and transfer onto waxed paper.
• Allow to cool completely.

PAULA DEEN ALMOND CHOCOLATE BALLS

Steps:

• Cream together sugar and butter in a bowl; add milk. Stir in almond, coconut, and nuts; mix well.
• Form candy into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• Melt chocolate in top of double boiler, stirring well. Remove from heat but allow chocolate to remain over hot water. (If chocolate becomes too thick, return to heat for a minute or so to thin). With a toothpick, dip each ball in chocolate and place on waxed paper until set.

PAULA DEEN'S PRALINES

Steps:

• Butter the sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan.
• Put the sugars, salt, corn syrup, milk, and butter in saucepan.
• Over medium heat, stir mixture constantly with a wooden spoon until sugars have dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
• Continue to cook to a soft ball stage, approximately 236 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
• (If you do a cold water test, drizzle a drop of candy into a glass of cold water, the ball of candy will flatten between your fingers when you take it out of the water.) Remove from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
• Add the vanilla and nuts, and beat with a spoon by hand for approximately 2 minutes or until candy is slightly thick and begins to lose its gloss.
• Quickly drop heaping tablespoons onto waxed paper.
• If the candy becomes stiff, add a few drops of hot water.

GEORGIA COOKIE CANDY BY PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Line a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan with foil.
• Combine the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a ball.
• Press into the foil-lined pan using your hands or a spatula.
• Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water or in a microwave-safe glass dish in the microwave for 1 minute on high (100%). Stir. If the chocolate has not completely melted, microwave for 10 seconds more, then stir.
• Spread evenly over the cookie layer with a spatula.
• Chill for several hours.
• When ready to serve, allow the candy to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.