Philathea Cook Book

A church class in Worcester, Massachusetts pooled its recipes in 1922 — and signed every one of them.

Confections

"A little taffy, now and then, Is relished by the wisest men."

The Recipes

Marshmallow Candy

Three cups of sugar, 1 cup cream or milk, butter size of walnut, pinch of cream of…

Molasses Candy

Two cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 2/3 cup vinegar and water mixed, butter 1/2 size…

Chocolate Caramel

One-fourth cake Baker's chocolate, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup sweet milk, 1 cup…

Butter Scotch

Two cupfuls brown sugar, butter size of an egg, 2 tbsp. water. Remember not to stir it…

Fruit Caramels

Equal parts of nuts, raisins, dates and figs, put through the food chopper. Dust board…

Peanut Butter Candy

Two cups granulated sugar, 2/3 cup milk. Boil until soft ball in water. Add 4 tbsp…

Potato Fudge

Boil good sized potato and mash. Add 2 tsp. butter, 1 lb. confectioner's sugar, package…

Salted Almonds

Blanch the almonds by throwing them into a bowl of boiling water a few minutes, then slip…

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