Pink Ice Christmas Candy Recipes

PINK ICE

Steps:

• In a microwave, melt candy coating at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Stir in the crushed candies, peppermint extract and food coloring. Spread onto waxed paper to cool completely. Break into small pieces; store in an airtight container.

COCONUT ICE - OLD-FASHIONED SWEET SHOP COCONUT CANDY

Steps:

• Line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment. Mix the condensed milk with the coconut, icing sugar and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Spoon half of the mixture in the base of the tin and spread out evenly with the back of a spoon.
• Add the food colouring to the remaining mixture and blend well until it is an even pink colour. Spread over the top of the first layer and smooth out.
• Leave overnight, or at least for 4-5 hours, in a cool place before cutting into squares.
• Store in an airtight tin for longer periods; keeps for up to 4 weeks.
• Cook's tips.
• If you are able to leave the coconut ice overnight it will dry out and give a more traditional, crumbly texture.For a simple gift idea, place some of the coconut ice in attractive airtight jars and attach a gift tag, or in squares of clear cellophane and tie with colourful ribbon.

PINK ICE CHRISTMAS CANDY

Steps:

• 1. Crush the mint.
• 2. melt white chocolate squares in mirowave i min or until just melted [dont over cook]
• 3. Stir in crushed star mints,food coloring and pepermint extract.
• 4. Spread on wax paper let harden,Brake into pieces.

COCONUT ICE

Steps:

• Line a 7 x 7 inch pan with parchment or waxed paper. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat sugar and water gently, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved. Then, bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 240 degrees F/120 degrees C on a candy thermometer, or a little syrup dropped in a glass of cold water forms a soft ball.
• Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and coconut. Continue stirring until mixture begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour half of the mixture into the prepared pan and level the surface with a knife or spatula. Tint the other half of the mixture by stirring in the food coloring. Pour the pink mixture on top of other layer, and level the surface. Press all down firmly with the back of a spoon and allow to harden. When firm, turn out of the pan, remove the paper and cut into squares with a sharp knife.

PINK ICE

Steps:

• Cut lemons into chunks and combine with the sugar, food coloring, and water in a blender half full of ice -- blend at high speed -- add more ice if too slushy -- or water if too thick.