Recipes

YIELD: 24 SUGAR PLUMS These little gems have become well known from their very important cameo in the classic Christmas tale, and, even though they may conjure up images of sugar-covered plums in your mind, they actually have never contained any plums at all. “Plum” used to be a popular way to describe any dried …

YIELD: 20 PIECES This is a perfect choice for when you’re craving candy, but don’t have a candy thermometer handy. Working quickly is an important part of making this fudge, so be sure to have all your ingredients and equipment ready before you begin. Directions Lightly grease a standard-size loaf pan or small square cake …

YIELD: 15 TO 20 CANDIES These candies are simple to make but do require tempered couverture and chocolate molds to make them work, as untempered chocolate is too soft and no molds will cause messy cordials. For a quick refresher on how to temper chocolate, refer to tempering. Directions Drain the liquid from the maraschino …

YIELD: 25 TRUFFLES What a fantastic flavor combination strawberry and pistachio make along with chocolate. Feel free to use homemade Strawberry Preserves or store-bought—both will taste equally divine. Directions In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all the ingredients except for the pistachios. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted, and the mixture is …

YIELD: 10 CREAM EGGS These are so easy to make, you just need a good chocolate mold (clear plastic) and an afternoon with nothing going on. The food coloring isn’t needed in this recipe but helps create the authentic “yolk” we’ve grown so accustomed to in a cream egg. Directions Over a double boiler, temper …

YIELD: ABOUT 4 CANDY BARS These candy bars are filled with an irresistible chocolate-caramel filling that just begs you to take one more bite. These full-size candy bars can be made into small chocolate caramels by using a smaller mold. Looking for a lighter flavor? Try these with white chocolate chips in the filling instead …

YIELD: 30 CANDIES This candy takes the classic peppermint patty one step further and infuses it with an extra-intense chocolate flavor. If you cannot locate the dark cocoa powder, regular cocoa powder will work well. You can use an equal amount of Sweet Cashew Cream in place of the vegan cream cheese for a soy-free …

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS A surefire way to impress without any additional holiday stress! Add in your favorite candies from the holiday, or stick to the traditional version as I have below. Either way, you’ll end up with a treat good enough to gift. Directions Have an 8 × 8-inch silicone pan ready to go. You …