Candy Making for Kids

by Courtney Whitmore, Zac Williams

Overview

Another creative favorite from the author of Push-up Pops and Pizzazzerie.com

Candy Making for Kids is a creative and fun book full of easy-to-follow candy recipes for kids. From traditional favorites such as toffee and fudge to whimsical creations such as candy caterpillars and candy play-dough, kids of all ages will absolutely love these delicious and cute treats. Perfect for children’s parties, holiday parties, packaging up for friends, or simply enjoying at home, these recipe ideas are sure to become a family favorite!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423630227
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Courtney Whitmore is a well-known stylist and blogger in the field of party design and entertaining. Her expertise has been seen in HGTV.com, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, AOL's DIY Life, Get Married Magazine, MarthaStewart.com, and more. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

Zac Williams is a partner at Williams Visual, a creative communications company. He has been the principal photographer of more than 200 books. He enjoys exploring food and culture through writing and photography. He is also the author of Little Monsters Cookbook and Little Aliens Cookbook. Zac lives with his wife and three children in Pleasant View, Utah.

Read an Excerpt

Peppermint Patties Yields 48 patties

1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar

1/4 cup pasteurized egg whites

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon lemon extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 drop liquid red food coloring

Beat powdered sugar and egg whites until dough forms. Add salt, lemon extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Knead dough until soft and smooth. If dough is too dry, add 1.2 teaspoon of water until smooth. Form 1-inch balls and lay on wax or parchment paper dusted with powdered sugar. Dip fork in powdered sugar, shake off any extra, and flatten ball with fork. Let air dry for 1 hour.

Sweet Tip: Instead of creating balls with dough, roll out dough with rolling pin and cut out peppermint patties using small shaped cookie cutters. Or try jazzing it up by dipping dried peppermint patties in white or milk chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint, sprinkles, etc.

Table of Contents

Holiday Candies

Candy Cane Sleds • • • 2

Rudolph the Reindeer Pops • • • 4

Silly Snowmen • • • 6

Coconut Snowballs • • • 8

Peppermint Ornament Wreaths • • • 10

Spooky Halloween Ghosts • • • 12

Halloween Candy Corn • • • 14

Valentine’s Conversation Hearts • • • 16

Easter Candy Baskets • • • 18

Easter Bunny Pops • • • 20

Candy Favorites

Peppermint Patties • • • 22

Peanut Butter Bites • • • 24

Gummies • • • 26

Kids’ Toffee • • • 28

Candy Bar Truffles • • • 30

S’more Truffles • • • 32

Colorful Lollipops • • • 34

Almond Rocky Road Bites • • • 36

Sweet Creations

Crazy Caterpillars • • • 38

Candy Pizzas • • • 40

Bird Nests • • • 42

Bird Eggs • • • 44

Seashell Pearls • • • 46

Party Favorites

Candy Necklaces • • • 48

Candy Paint • • • 50

Candy Play-Dough • • • 52

Banana Split Bites • • • 54

Marshmallow Pops • • • 56

Rainbow Sprinkle Fudge • • • 58

Sugared Rose Petals • • • 60

Resources • • • 62

Acknowledgments • • • 63

Editorial Reviews

eat up! Cooking Together

Candy Land

Homemade TREATS make the holidays even sweeter!

MAKING CANDY mayseem daunting—until you see how easy our recipes are. You can even include kids in the prep. Best part? Made-by-you treats like these are the best gifts—after all, they come from the heart and dazzle the (sweet) tooth!

Scholastic Parent & Child - Elizabeth Callahan