How to Make Delicious Old Fashion Chocolate Mousse and Brown Sugar Candy

Author: Linda Wilson
I love sharing my old fashion recipes as I think they often outshine today's modern ones. Today I have pulled some of my favorite old fashion recipes for 'sweet treats' that are easy to make. I hope you will try them and enjoy them as much as we do.

QUICK AND EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Do you remember when electric blenders became common in our kitchens? We wanted to use them for everything! This mousse worked well in the blender.
2 cups (12-ounce package) semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups whipping cream heated to the boiling point
6 eggs, divided
whipped cream for topping, optional
Combine the chocolate, vanilla, and salt in a blender container and mix 30 seconds. Add the boiling cream and continue to mix another 30 seconds or until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the egg yolks and mix about 5 to 7 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the cooled chocolate mixture. Place in a serving bowl and cover. Refrigerate.
To serve top with the whipped cream, if desired.
OLD FASHION BROWN SUGAR CANDY
Whenever I think about brown sugar candy I think about one of my favorite uncles. He has been gone for years and I seldom saw him the last 20 or 30 years of his life. He loved brown sugar fudge so anytime I make brown sugar candy I am reminded of him. Sometimes I wonder what is better, the candy or the memories.
3/4 cup butter
3 cups packed light brown sugar
1 can (5-oz) evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts*
Butter a 9-inch square pan or dish; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan bring the butter, brown sugar, and milk to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and walnuts. Beat the mixture just until it begins to thicken. Pour candy into the prepared pan or dish. Let stand until cool; this candy sets-up quickly. Cut into 36 squares and place on plate, in a candy dish or may be kept in an airtight container.
*If you do not have black walnuts or just don't like them, substitute English walnuts.
Enjoy.
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About the Author
This grandmother would love to share more of her old fashion recipes with you on her blog at http://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com She also shares healthy food tips on her medical blog at http://grandmaskitchenmedicine.blogspot.com