This is an old, old recipe from when people did not waste a thing and candy was not as easy to come by as it is today. Yes, it was used as a treat, in fruitcake, and the syrups were save to use in drinks and more. The one thing that is not mentioned in any of the reviews is that the sugar should be very fine. If you can't find it in your store, it is easy to make a batch. Just put a cup in your blender or food processor and process for a few seconds at a time. This should not be as fine as powdered sugar, but much finer than granulated. Then coat a little bit at a time in a bag and shake, shake, shake to get an even coating. This is exactly how a professional candy maker does it. This will also assist in the drying process! Never make these on a rainy day, follow the same rules as for working with chocolate for best results. The end result will not be sticky at all! Just finger licking good!
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This is an old, old recipe from when people did not waste a thing and candy was not as easy to...