Here is a recipe from Heide. In the "Dutch" country, Caramel is very popular. Most people think that they're complicated to make. Heide's recipe looks relatively easy - and delicious. Thanks for sharing it with us Heide.

Old-Fashioned Caramels

• 2 1/2 T. butter
• 2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 T. light molasses
• 1/2 c. undiluted evaporated milk
• 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate ( cut into pieces)
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 c. nuts, chopped.

Mix butter, sugar, molasses, and milk in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Add chocolate ans stir constantly until the chocolate is melted. Cook to a soft ball stage ( 234 deg. to 240 deg.) on candy thermometer or till mixture forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped into cold water. Mix in extract and nuts and pour into greased 8x8x2 inch pan. Cool. when fairly firm, cut into squares. makes about 1 3/4 lb. candy.

Easter Eggs

This recipe is from Mary, she's originally from Denver, Lancaster county. Many churches in our area make a candy similar to this at Easter time. Now we can share it with everyone. Thanks Mary!

• 1/4 lb butter
• 1-8oz package cream cheese

mix together and add 2 lbs 10x (confectioners)sugar

add:

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cup peanut butter

place in frig to chill..shape into eggs or balls..place back in frig to harden.

melt together:

• 1 box unsweetened choc
• 1 block parafin

coat eggs or balls and enjoy
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