OK I am trying to post recipes that can be easily made world wide, and candy without the need of a candy making thermometer.
Coconut macaroons..very moist and "coconutty" cookies
This recipe is pre-1940 USA and makes 30 small ones
1 cup condensed milk (the sweetened kind)
4 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp coconut flavoring or a good vanilla extract
Combine all the above in a large bowl and mix with a spoon until all combined.
Drop by the teaspoon (your choice of size) about 1 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet ( or parchment lined).
Bake in a moderate oven 350f for 10 minutes until delicately browned.
Remove from oven.
Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire racks immediately .
Real Chocolate Rum Truffles
(these are the REAL McCoy, with no fillers like biscuit or cake crumbs and were served at The Best British Holiday Celebrations from 1890's through to modern times)
In the stores if you can find them, they are well over $15 per pound
They are as wonderful as the quality of ingredients you use, so no skimping.
1 cup chopped top quality bitter-sweet chocolate or choc chips
2 large egg yolks ( the hot melted chocolate will kill off any bacteria)
1 1/2 oz unsalted butter (1 1/2 tbsp USA)
3 tbsp heavy cream not half & half (3 dtsp UK)
2 tbsp real rum liquor (or whisky or brandy)
1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar (10ozs icing sugar)
plain cocoa powder (not hot chocolate) for dusting
In a basin over simmering (not boiling) water or a double boiler, melt the chocolate (be careful not to let any steam or water hit the chocolate or it will seize up). When it is just melted, remove from heat & add the butter and egg yolk, mix well, then add the cream and liquor, stir well to mix, until it just holds together.
Place in fridge for 20 minutes covered in plastic wrap.
Remove from fridge and when it has set up, using a teaspoon & your clean hands, roll into small balls and roll in cocoa.
Keep in a tight lidded container in the fridge until needed.
If you have to stack the rows use parchment or wax paper between the layers
You may like to lick the bowl clean (lol)
They can be placed in candy liners (like cupcake liners) or placed on a cocoa sprinkled plate.
Once served there will not be any leftovers so you might want to keep some back for yourself.
This makes just over 1 pound
They may also be rolled in powdered sugar or unsweetened grated coconut. Do not make in batches of more than double the recipe or there will be problems with the egg yolks and chocolate.
DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE SOME OUT FOR SANTA These will keep refrigerated for 2 weeks
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