Second Day Cookies/Candy Marathon Recipe

Name: Second Day Cookies/Candy Marathon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup light corn syrup; 5 drops red food coloring; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon oil (can be purchased at drug store); 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons cocoa; ⅓ cup Bourbon; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; ⅓ cup rum; 1 12 lbs powdered sugar; 1 cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 18 lb household paraffin wax; 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

4 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
5 drops red food coloring
¾ teaspoon cinnamon oil (can be purchased at drug store)
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons cocoa
⅓ cup Bourbon
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
⅓ cup rum
1 12 lbs powdered sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
18 lb household paraffin wax
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Crystal Candy: Combine sugar, water and corn syrup.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3
Add food coloring.
4
Continue cooking, without stirring, to hard crack stage (300 degrees).
5
Remove fromheat and add oil of cinnamon.
6
Working rapidly, spread mixture onto an oiled 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
7
Let cool completely then break into pieces.
8
A little powdered sugar sprinkled over the candy pieces keep them from sticking together.
9
Bourbon Balls: Mix all ingredients together.
10
Roll into marble-sized balls then roll in powdered sugar.
11
Rum Balls: Mix all ingredients together.
12
Roll into marble-sized balls then roll in powdered sugar Peanut Butter Balls: (Use your hands to mix these as the mixture is thick) Mix powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter and vanilla together.
13
Roll into 1-inch balls.
14
In a double boiler, melt parafin and chocolate chips.
15
Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate mixture then place on waxed paper to harden.

3550

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

411

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups sugar, 1 cup water, 1 cup light corn syrup, 5 drops red food coloring, and more.

Yes, Second Day Cookies/Candy Marathon falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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