This candy always brings back memories of my childhood in mining country. It is so easy to make, and you can choose whether you want it chocolate coated or not. —Lisa Henshall, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Do not spread candy. Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; break candy into pieces., In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candies into the chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Mohdin Adam Haji
m70@yahoo.comThis candy is too sweet for me, but I can see why people would like it.
Leila Gazieva
leila@aol.comI've made this candy several times and it's always a success. It's easy to make and everyone loves it!
Unathi Cholo
u_c@aol.comThis candy is the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It's a great treat for any occasion.
KUMAR INDAL
indal@gmail.comI tried making this candy, but it didn't turn out well. I think I didn't cook it long enough.
Kiran Malla
kiran.m@yahoo.comThis candy is a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids love it!
Silver Sanchez
silver.sanchez@hotmail.comI've been making this candy for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Afrin Ali
a.afrin35@gmail.comThis candy is a little too rich for me, but it's still good.
Shabir Noori
n_s@gmail.comThis candy is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time.
Sameer Nagarkoti
nagarkoti77@gmail.comI tried making this candy, but I didn't have any peanut butter. I used almond butter instead and it turned out great!
Abdul rehman 406
abdul@aol.comThis candy is too sweet for me, but I can see why people would like it.
John ogiedu
o-john75@hotmail.comI've made this candy several times and it's always a success. It's easy to make and everyone loves it!
zolkal
zolkal44@hotmail.comThis candy is the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It's a great treat for any occasion.
ABDULLAH FATHER MUGHAL
m@hotmail.comI tried making this candy, but it didn't turn out well. I think I didn't cook it long enough.
amoriyah Brown
ba@hotmail.comThis candy is a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids love it!
Edward Joslin
e@aol.comI've been making this candy for years and it's always a hit! It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Samuel W Ngboze
sngboze59@gmail.comThis candy is so easy to make and it tastes delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.