How to Make "Poor Man's" Candy

Melt the stick of butter on low heat., Remove from heat and cool mixture in refrigerator until slightly chilled. , Spoon out a small ball of the mixture and pat it out onto a non-stick surface., Spread peanut butter thinly over the mixture., Keep...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Melt the stick of butter on low heat.

    Slowly pour in the whole box of confectioner's sugar.

    Add a tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.

    Add a tablespoon or two of milk to fully dampen the mixture.

    The consistency should be like a stiff, soft paste.

    Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes stirring continuously.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and cool mixture in refrigerator until slightly chilled.

    , Try to keep the thickness even and pat it out into a circle. , Roll it up then slice it into 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces. ,
  3. Step 3: Spoon out a small ball of the mixture and pat it out onto a non-stick surface.

  4. Step 4: Spread peanut butter thinly over the mixture.

  5. Step 5: Keep cut candy in the refrigerator.

Detailed Guide

Slowly pour in the whole box of confectioner's sugar.

Add a tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.

Add a tablespoon or two of milk to fully dampen the mixture.

The consistency should be like a stiff, soft paste.

Cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes stirring continuously.

, Try to keep the thickness even and pat it out into a circle. , Roll it up then slice it into 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) pieces. ,

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