Brown Rim Cookies

~Cookies for My Mom~

I love Mother's Day! To me it's a pretty pink and green kind of day..and of course we can't forget the sweets. I made some for my awesome Momma! God has blessed me with several wonderful Moms in my life. My own..I love you Mom! My daughter Stephanie (best daughter ever!). Sisters Donna, Kim, Chrissy and Sherri. My mother-in-law Faye. My Aunt Anna Maye. I love you all! Two of the sweetest and most beautiful grandmothers ever are already in Heaven..Grandma, who made many a sweets in her day. And MeMaw, my Mom's Mom. She made lots of sugary treats as Mom was growing up. I wanted to bring her back a little taste of the "good old days". Yay! She liked them. Mission Accomplished! They're nostalgic and tasty sans the cute.

 But, I made cute last Mother's day with these and these!

 I snapped this photo from my homemade cookbook. My sweet baby sister Sherri has put together several family recipe cookbooks for us over the years. She's awesome like that.

In mixer bowl, combine Crisco, salt..

..and vanilla. Beat these three ingredients together.

Add sugar and eggs mixing thoroughly. I just love the pretty yellow color..

 After you've mixed in the flour, grease a baking sheet. I used butter flavored Crisco.

Mom says Memaw really flattened out these little cookies! 

I don't know how long this recipe has been around..but at least since the 1940s!

 Thanks for the memories MeMaw!

Happy Mother's Day 

From

SUGARTOWN SWEETS!

Earth Day Lollipops

My prayers are with the victims and their families after yesterday's
 vicious and heartbreaking attack on what was supposed to be one of Boston's happier days.

Our hearts are heavy and saddened as we question why.

May God bless them all.

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You will need: Blue and green hard Jolly Ranchers, lollipop sticks,

 cookie treat pan, cooking spray and a hammer!

Homemade Caramels

Homemade Caramels..they've been on my mind for way too long and I simply Had to make them today! (I thought) I had all my ingredients together to make this delicious candy. Is a pastry brush an ingredient?! Well, I don't have one! I was pretty bummed. So..I started scouring every candy book I own. Then..something wonderful happened! I found a super easy caramel recipe in this book by Mildred Brand. I made a couple of minor adjustments and the next thing I knew, I had made my first ever batch of Homemade Caramels! Somehow I finally feel validated as an amateur candy maker! Whoo hoo! Now all I have to do is decaramelize my camera.

 I omitted the salt as I used salted butter. This is an old recipe that calls for an obsolete size can of condensed milk so I added a little heavy cream. And finally, instead of just vanilla I also added coconut extract.

Always use a heavy saucepan and wooden spoon to make cooked candies.

Yes I needed both of these pictures! The condensed milk just looks so pretty pouring in!

This is the best thermometer ever. I've used it to make countless batches of marshmallows. Like these and these and these!

 Keep stirring!

 Do not scrape the caramel out of the pan. Any leftovers you can just eat for yourself! 

 Lightly spray a long sharp knife with cooking spray. Score the caramel.

 Then, using a gentle sawing motion cut through the candy. Perfect!

 Recipe adapted from Penny's Time Saving Caramels in Ideals Candy Cookbook

Simply Delicious Caramel Recipe

1 cup salted butter

2 1/4 brown sugar, firmly packed

1 cup light corn syrup

1 15 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1/8 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar. Then add corn syrup mixing well. Add condensed milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly. (this is when I clip on my thermometer making sure it doesn't touch bottom of pan) Cook over medium heat continuing to stir constantly. Cook to 245 degrees. Remove from heat and stir in flavorings. Pour into dish prepared with parchment paper and cooking spray. Now you can lick the spoon!

Let candy sit till completely cool and set. Score and cut. I cut mine after 5 1/2 hours. Next time I think I'll let mine set overnight to completely "harden". These are soft, chewy & delicious!
Wishing You A Sweet Day From
Sugartown Sweets
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Embossed Birthday Cookies

I Love Pink! It's absolutely my favorite color. When my hubby and I travel, one of the souvenirs I like to pick up are tees to wear around the house. I can almost never find one in pink! Do y'all think I can find one at SeaWorld? In the mean time to get my pink fix, I made these Peanut Butter Embossed Cookies for my granddaughter's birthday party. I am in love with embossed fondant. 
I also made these for Valentines' Day. Let's emboss!

 I picked this embossing folder up at Michael's craft store.

I don't mind coloring white fondant..unless I'm feeling lazy, which is most of the time. 

Wilton ready to use is my go to brand.

Some items you'll need. (plus a small paintbrush and luster dust)

 This pretty in pink luster dust gives the fondant a nice sheen.

Cut out cookies are great but I wanted super yummy ones for the party.
 I found these perfect pink peanut butter cookies at Life Is Sweets. Just click on the link for the recipe.

Wishing You A Sweet Day From

SUGARTOWN SWEETS!

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