Making Candy and "Brownie Points"

When my son was four years old I started making chocolate candies for his classmates and teachers. Every holiday the teachers looked forward to my chocolates. I believe it gave my son a few extra "brownie points" as he was also a very precocious child...:-).. My family and friends, to this day, 28 years later, still love my chocolates. I make peanut butter cups, coconut balls, truffles, turtles, candy cane cups, peppermints, nut clusters, chocolate covered raisins, bark, etc. It's another great way to get the kids in the kitchen all year round. Just melt some chocolate candy, throw in your favorite nut or dried fruit, let it harden and there you go! Have fun and enjoy!