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Candy Making: Mocha Cranberry Spiced Pecan Fudge

Marshmallow fudges are easy to do, mostly because they don’t involve as careful watching and neither do you need a thermometer. The only commercial marshmallows that are affordable (not from a natural foods store) that don’t have artificial dyes are ones from Wal-Mart, which I pick up for these fudges. I pick up the cranberries… Continue reading Candy Making: Mocha Cranberry Spiced Pecan Fudge

cooking · Dessert · Food Gifts

Candy Making: Wild Blueberry Walnut Fudge

Marshmallow fudges are easy to do, mostly because they don't involve as careful watching and neither do you need a thermometer. The only commercial marshmallows that are affordable (not from a natural foods store) that don't have artificial dyes are ones from Wal-Mart, which I pick up for these fudges. I find dried wild blueberries… Continue reading Candy Making: Wild Blueberry Walnut Fudge

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts with Gingersnap Crust

These cute little desserts are simple to pull together and taste like you spent a lot more time! Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts with Gingersnap Crust Ingredients: Crust - 2/3 cup crushed ginger snap cookies (about 15 commercial cookies) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Cheesecake filling - 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese (1 package) (do NOT use… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts with Gingersnap Crust