family favorites

Okay these are only 2 of many family favorite Christmas Treats.
Poppycock
1 1/3c. Brown Sugar
1/2c. corn syrup
1c. butter (1/2 #)

Mix together in a pot, simmer & stir for 12 min's
Add 1tsp vanilla
stir together
Add
6c. popped popcorn
2c. mixed nuts

Mix all together and put on a serving platter


Turtles
2c. whipping cream
1/2c. milk
2c. sugar
1 1/4c. corn syrup
1/4tsp. salt
1tsp. vanilla

mix cream & milk together
take out 1/3c. of mixture set aside
mix in sugar, corn syrup, & salt cook for 15 min's or until boils
add the rest of the milk cream mixture and cook until at medium soft ball stage, remove from heat & add vanilla stir well

Place enough pecans on a cookie sheet
Pour the candy mixture over pecans, cover with melted dipping chocolates.

Enjoy and eat a little for me!! I am trying to be good.
It has snowed a huge amount & know to top it off we are supposed to hit above zero for tomorrow and then drop off on Thursday-Friday to -20. OUCH!!
Talked to & saw Dad & Mom on the web cam again tonight and it was great. The kids actually look forward to Tuesday nights to see Grandma & Grandpa!!
Love ya
Happy Night!!