These fabulous cookies came into my life around twelve years ago.My sister Janean got this recipe from her mother in law Leann. When Janean made these cookies for our family for the first time, we were hooked.
When I finally got my caramel recipe just right, my head started spinning with all of the variations of caramels I could make. One of the first ideas that popped into my head was Chocolate Caramels. I had to run to the store and buy the supplies because I knew if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be able to sleep. I know, I am a little crazy when it comes to food.
Every year for Christmas, my Grandma Cope would make us a plate of peanut brittle, English toffee, homemade caramels, and homemade hard suckers. I always looked forward to her homemade candy! She is the candy expert.
When I got a little older, sometimes my sisters and I would go and “help” her make candy. She is such a sweetheart and is always happy to answer any cooking questions I might have.
My grandma is now 95 years old. She has arthritis so bad now that she no longer cooks. So now I get to make the candy for her.
My husband’s Grandma Swenson was known for her English Toffee. I never met his sweet grandma but my mother in law taught me how to make this recipe when Dave and I first got married. Trust me when I say that there is a reason that this recipe has been passed down from one generation to the next!
When I make candy, I don’t like to use a candy thermometer. I don’t think that they are as accurate as the cold water method and they always get in the way. This is also the method that my Grandma Cope taught me to use.
Soft Homemade Caramels are rich and creamy and practically melts in your mouth. This tried and true recipe is definitely one you want to hang onto.
I wanted to make Thanksgiving dinner a little less stressful for you. So I have compiled 21 recipes you could use this Thanksgiving. These are some of my favorite tried and true recipes. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and I have.
Have a fabulous Thanksgiving! I will be taking the rest of the week off to spend time with my family. See you back here on Monday.
With love from my kitchen to yours,
Carrie
Who can resist a homemade Coconut Cream Pie? This pie does not disappoint! There is not any instant jello mixes in this recipe. It is made from scratch just like your grandma use to make it.
Cranberry Orange Sauce is so easy to make there is no reason to buy the canned stuff. The orange, cinnamon, and cloves really bring the cranberries to life with a delicious holiday twist. Your Thanksgiving turkey won’t know what hit it!
I didn’t think I liked cranberry sauce until I tried this Cranberry Orange Sauce. Now I can’t imagine eating my Thanksgiving turkey without it. It really make turkey come alive.
Cranberry Orange Sauce is so simple to make there really in no excuse not to make it from scratch. One of the great things about this recipe is that you can make it a few days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until Thanksgiving.
Trust me, I know how crazy busy Thanksgiving day can get, so I am all about making as much as I can a head of time! Once you try this recipe I promise you will never buy the canned stuff again!
Spread the Cranberry Orange Sauce over over cream cheese and serve it with crackers for a delicious appetizer. You can find the recipe here.
With love from my kitchen to yours,
Carrie
1 pkg. of fresh cranberries
Zest of 1 orange
1 ½ cup of orange juice
¾ cup of brown sugar
2 tsp. of cinnamon
¼ tsp. of ground cloves
Instructions
This recipe is adapted from Cinnamon Orange Scented Cranberry Sauce by Cupcake and Kale Chips
Here are a few other Thanksgiving recipes you should try.
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Spread
Thanksgiving is only 6 days away. Let me recommend one of my family’s favorite pies. I originally posted this recipe last November. It is such a yummy recipe that I wanted to share it again with you. You can never go wrong with anything chocolate. That is why this pie is always a huge hit anywhere I take it.
I think you might be a little surprised at what my favorite pie pan is. I have a glass pie pan, a non-stick pie pan, a ceramic pie pan, and a dollar store pie pan.