Azoresgal~Life on an Island

These candy cane hearts, are so easy to make, seriously just three ingredients, you have no excuse not to make them! Besides being easy, they are so stinkin' cute and delicious too! I like to make them to serve with hot chocolate, as a topper. They are also a great addition to a cookie platter oe even a sweet little gift for someone!  I hope you give them a try! 24 miniature candy canes 1 cup white chocolate candy melts  holiday sprinkles or crushed candy canes Arrange the candy canes into 12 hearts on a sheet of parchment paper. Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth. Pour the candy melts into a piping bag or a plastic bag. Snip the tip off the piping bag or plastic bag. Pipe a dollop of chocolate into each heart. Use a toothpick  or spoon to spread the chocolate into the point and curves of the heart. Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. Let sit until firm, then serve. **I like t...

These candied pecans are so easy to make! Just three simple ingredients, and they are ready to eat in less than 15 minutes. They are great to served with drinks, or added to a cheese board. Or you can add them to salads, they  are also a great  homemade gift, or you can eat them by the handful as a snack. They are delicious and oh so addictive! 2 cups pecan halves 4 tablespoons butter, salted 4 tablespoons brown sugar  In a pot or frying pan ( non stick ), melt butter over medium heat. Add  the pecans and toss to coat. Add the sugar, and stir constantly until caramelized, about 5-10 minutes. The more toasted the pecans get, the more flavour they will have, but you must watch so the do not burn. Spread on wax paper and  let cool.

This  peanut brittle is super easy to make thanks to the 'microwave' and oh so tasty, I warn you it is addictive!  The good news is that if you happen to.... eat the entire pan without even realizing it, it takes about 10 minutes to make a whole new batch!