How to Make "Poor Man's" Candy
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This was dubbed "Poor Man's" candy because it costs very little to make plenty of this sweet treat for family gatherings (Total cost usually less than $5.00). Not to mention that it's quick and easy!
[edit] Ingredients
- 1 box Confectioner's sugar
- 1 stick of butter
- Creamy peanut butter
- Vanilla flavoring
- Milk
- Food coloring (optional)
- Baking Cocoa (optional)
[edit] Steps
- Melt the stick of butter on low heat. Slowly pour in the whole box of confectioner's sugar. Add a tablespoon of vanilla flavoring. Add a tablespoon or two of milk to fully dampen the mixture. The consistency should be like a stiff, soft paste. Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and cool mixture in refrigerator until slightly chilled.
- Spoon out a small ball of the mixture and pat it out onto a non-stick surface. Try to keep the thickness even and pat it out into a circle.
- Spread peanut butter thinly over the mixture. Roll it up then slice it into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Keep cut candy in the refrigerator.
[edit] Tips
- When adding milk, add only enough to dampen the whole mixture. The consistency needs to be doughy, pasty and thick.
- Food coloring may be added to the mixture (red or green for Christmas!)
- 1-2 tablespoons of Baking Cocoa can be added to give a chocolate flavor to the mixture.
- When patting out the mixture to spread with peanut butter, use small portions.
