Hoosier Home Cookin'

Great candies make great gifts and you're going to love this week's recipes. Chocolate Marshmallow Slices are very simple, but look great all packaged in cellophane or on a pretty tray tied with ribbons. Divinity is a great southern treat, but sometimes the recipe is difficult. This one is super simple and beautiful with the addition of drained maraschino or dried cherries. And, Micro Fudge is the simplest you'll ever make.

Happy eating!

Chocolate Marshmallow Slices

2 C. semi sweet chocolate
chips
1/2 C. butter
6 C. mini marshmallows
1 C. pecans, finely chopped

In medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring constantly until blended. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in marshmallows and nuts. On waxed paper, shape mixture into 2 rolls, 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in foil. Chill 15 minutes. Roll in additional nuts. Wrap. Chill overnight. Cut rolls into quarter inch slices and store in airtight containers. Makes 3 dozen slices.

Never Fail Divinity

1/2 C. water
2 C. sugar
pinch of salt
1 small jar marshmallow
créme
1 tsp. vanilla
cherries, chopped
1 C. nuts

Put water, sugar and salt in saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil or until candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees. Place marshmallow créme in a bowl and pour hot mixture over créme. Stir well. Add vanilla, nuts and cherries and stir until soft peaks form. Spoon out on a sheet of waxed paper or foil and let set.

Easy Micro Fudge

1 T. butter
1 can sweetened condensed
milk
2 12-oz. pkgs. chocolate chips

Pour all ingredients into bowl. Melt three minutes in microwave. Stir. Pour into buttered pan and let set until firm.