Homemade Chocolate Candy RecipesHere are two of my favorite homemade chocolate candy recipes from one of my favorite cookbooks: "Hershey's Chocolate Lover's Cookbook". This cookbook was originally published in 1983 and is no longer available. The photos are also from the cookbook. Chocolate Mint Squares
6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup Hershey's Cocoa 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mint Filling Recipe for Mint Filling 1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 to 5 drops green food coloring Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add cocoa. Cook, stirring constantly, just until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; add powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk and vanilla. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture appears melted and glossy. Pour half of mixture into prepared pan; spread quickly. Refrigerate. Prepare Mint Filling; spread over chocolate layer. Refrigerate 10 minutes. To remaining chocolate mixture in saucepan, add remaining 1 teaspoon milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Spread quickly over filling. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. About 4 dozen candies. MINT FILLING: In small mixer bowl, beat all ingredients until smooth. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons milk, if needed, for spreading consistency. Chocolate Marshmallow Slices1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 6 cups (10-1/2 oz. pkg.) miniature marshmallows 
1 cup finely chopped nutsAdditional chopped nuts In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate chips,stirring constantly, until blended. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes Stir in marshmallows and 1 cup nuts; do not allow marshmallows to melt. On wax paper, shape mixture into two 7-inch rolls. Wrap in foil; refrigerate about 20 minutes. To coat rolls, roll in additional chopped nuts. Wrap; refrigerate overnight. Cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Store in airtight containers in cool, dry place. About 3 dozen slices. Visit the official Hershey's website for more homemade chocolate candy recipes. Gift presentation ideas for your homemade chocolate candy recipes: (1) Wrap each piece of candy individually in clear food wrap (such as Sarah Wrap and place several pieces in a large coffee mug, brandy snifter, or other decorative glassware. Plastic glasses or mugs work well, too, particularly if you are concerned about breakage. (3)Visit your local party supplies store for decorative cellophane bags to hold the candy. Finish it off with pretty ribbon and a gift tag. This is a wonderful gift idea for teachers. (4) When in doubt as to giving a gift to a coworker, teacher, friend, or a family member, follow these suggestions to make a chocolate gift basket; using one of these homemade chocolate candy recipes as one of the gift items. 
(5) Finally, a couple more ideas.....Chocolate Covered Cherry Recipes
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