Friday, 10 Sep 2010
You are here:
Homemade Chocolate Candy Making
Written by Clara S. Morgan   
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 07:47
Chocolate Candy is undeniably one of the greatest southern homemade treats. Imagine smelling its sweet aroma while entering your house. The warmth it brings to the kitchen and the sight of bubbling candy stirred by the cook itself.
by ClaraS.Morgan


Chocolate Candy is undeniably one of the greatest southern homemade treats. Imagine smelling its sweet aroma while entering your house. The warmth it brings to the kitchen and the sight of bubbling candy stirred by the cook itself.

Well, no need to just imagine it for you are about to experience that for yourself. As you will be getting the best chocolate candy recipe that you can try in your own kitchen. Here it goes:

Ingredients:

3 cups of sugar

1/2 cup of cocoa

1-1/2 cups of milk

1 stick of butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Procedures:

1. Combine all dry ingredients.

2. Gradually add milk until it is well blended.

3. Cook over medium-high heat until the candy reaches the soft ball stage.

4. Remove it from heat then add butter and vanilla and stir until the candy stiffens.

5. You can add a half cup of pecans. Make sure to add them in before the candy gets too firm.

6. Pour the candy onto a well-buttered platter.

7. Let the chocolate candy harden before eating.

I know for sure that you will need few tips on candy making. Here are some helpful tips on candy making:

1. Don't make candies on rainy days. For high humidity does not allow the candy to harden. The candy might still taste good but it will surely be sticky. Sticky candies are not that fun to eat, right?

2. Use cooking vessels which are heavy and of good quality. For your information, cheap pots don't heat evenly which often result to an inconsistent final product. I recommend Copper bottom pots for they are particularly good.

3. Cook candy at an exact and appropriate heat. Remember, if you are stirring the praline mixture, keep the temperature high. Once the candy starts to bubble you, reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook a bit but you still need to stir it frequently.

4. Use a candy thermometer as it will help distinguish whether or not the candy is ready to take off the heat.

So, enjoy a fun chocolate candy making in the comforts of your kitchen and start sharing the delicious chocolate candies with your family, friends and neighbors. With these simple candy making recipe and tips, you are about to start a cooking hobby. Something that will help you learn and love cooking.

About the Author: