We 3 Homemade Christmas Candies: Seven Layer Bars, Coconut Balls, Rocky Road

[@kimceleste600]

Well I am trying " ROCKY ROAD RECIPE" actually in HONOR of my DADDY He has been in HEAVEN for 34 yrs But the rocky road candy bars was his favorite... I don't have a lot of things that I remember...but this is indeed one of the best🌹💔 that I do....thank you❤🙏

[@mandamorris7934]

The 7 layer bars were known as 'Hello Dollies' in my youth, and the dipped coconut balls were called 'Martha Washingtons'. Bringing back lovely memories!

[@angelwild5665]

Wow. People can be really harsh and hard to please. You are being kind in sharing your recipes. Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@roxanncrouch6066]

I share all my cookies and candy with my nabors, everyone love the old fashioned cookies there grandma made for them. This is my gift of love.

[@CharMinsky]

I’m so grateful for the half size recipes. Now I have seven layer bars to look forward to!

[@charleneking2935]

I love butterscotch! One of the candies I make at Christmas is hay stacks, just melt butter, butterscotch chips and those dry chow mein noodles! Delicious

[@robynevans1287]

We make those & call them "Haystacks" too! 👍👍 Easy & YUMMY!! I learned of it by watching my Mom make them when I was a child.

[@bmscott130]

Coconut balls with a cherry in the middle 😋 Thank You for the lovely recipes

[@mariaphilomena1422]

Oh I've always put the coconut on the top layer of the seven layer bars because then sometimes it gets a little brown and looks really pretty

[@Soda3000Pop]

I love coconut 🥥 too especially in a coconut cake with a pineapple filling, Lord have mercy!

[@barbaraness4507]

We call those Dipped candies, and my recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped pecans. These are my oldest son’s most favorite holiday food! He lives in Colorado, and we are in Texas so he hasn’t had them in years. The other night I mixed up the filling, and sent him a picture to let him know I’d be sending him some. He was so excited!! He actually asked me to send him a pallet or two of them! Lol

[@mydobie130]

As a kid, I lived overseas. I fell in love with fresh coconut in all its glory.

[@elizabethshaw734]

You need a can of sweetened condensed milk over the crust and everything else you push into it and it will bubble up through and create almost a candy around all of the chips and nuts!

[@elanefike5407]

Watch out this is very addicting I ate a whole pan😂😂😂😂😂

[@sandrareeder9884]

I make these every Christmas and peanut butter balls!

[@r.msphonics7201]

I LOVE THE MUSIC PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND AND THESE ARE GREAT AND EASY RECIPES! THANKS THANKS THANKS!

[@loveit7484]

Of all the channels Ive watched lately ( few dozen) I enjoyed yours the most.

[@susaneads1590]

Love that you use the leftover stuff for extra recipes! You're real not fakey bakey! Lol 😂

[@debraward1813]

Those candles look soooooo yummy! Santa needs to bring you a larger spoon and longer knife 😘

[@francescamacho4863]

Thank You 🙏 for these candy recipes. They are so easy. And I’m glad you gave us the measurements, cause I sure do hate when people put measurements in grams. Thank You

[@theducklinghomesteadandgar6639]

This has got to be one of the most pleasant and relaxing to watch videos I’ve watched all year 2022. The sound of your voice, the tempo you kept at while doing each delicious sounding recipe, not rushed or in a hurry, the very lightly/quietly played Christmas music in the background, the instructions and stories you shared were all just so relaxing and spot on. Even though I chose this video for the recipes, I don’t really even care what you made so much as it is everything else!! It was so awesome I didn’t hesitate to hit the like button and smash the subscribe button. I so look forward to watching ALL of your other videos and future videos!!! Much Love, Bunches of Mama Bear Hugs and an Abundance of Blessings, to you and yours!!!!❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🎊🎊🎊 Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁 🎉❤

[@judygillespie3242]

You took the words out of my mouth. I subscribed also.

[@koalabear3427]

I make rocky road with melted semi-sweet chocolate, marshmallows, turkish delight cubes (or red gummies), and roasted salted peanuts. It's loved by everyone and super easy to make.

[@marilyncarr6630]

I freeze my coconut balls before dipping. Works great.

[@angeleliza8485]

Coconut milk (the thick stuff from the can) makes an INCREDIBLE sweetened condensed milk - there's lots of recipes on the internet, but it is arguably the superior non dairy condensed milk! And it's not heavy on the coconut flavour because of all the sugar, and a great add in for vietnamese style iced coffee!

[@sharonhamilton6107]

Make your own vanilla, it's amazing. The difference is unmistakable. Jar, vanilla beans, vodka. Let sit. Shake it every other day for ,3-6 weeks. Mine sat up almost 3 months. Cheese cake was awesome. I do spilt my beans. It would be great in this

[@glendastouffer1470]

My grandmother always had a large batch of it brewing. All her friends would place orders for it and when she got enough orders she would start another batch!

[@canditamcguckian1031]

When I make mine before, I put my coconut in, I always put it in my food processor to kind of make it a little more fine. Some people don’t like the texture of coconut. So I find this is more welcoming to people that dislike the texture of coconut. And I also do that for my bounty balls as well ❤

[@darlenewhite8622]

I love coconut, and coconut recipes, love candy too, gotta try it.😊❤.

[@cynthialewis4313]

He is pure almond extract with that coconut that is awesome because it just accentuate the flavor of the coconut

[@TheOriginalKilamanjaro]

I use to make that at work for my residents. They loved them

[@christinewilliams7005]

Thanks for the recipes - can’t wait to try the coconut balls!

[@katherinemonk8174]

I subscribed because I like your recipes plus the smaller portions.

[@donnalassey9613]

So great not to have a long-winded intro before getting into the recipe!!

[@maryellenanderson6756]

What recipes.

[@stillwater62]

No, it is incorporated during the preparation process. She is most obnoxious in her unwanted opinions.

[@beckygriggs7827]

This has always been my favorite cookie bars, my aunt made these every Christmas for the family in the 70's and 80's , I still make them now it's a holiday tradition. I LOVE coconut!!!

[@judithompson3243]

Look wonderful...definitely a keeper. My 13 yo grandson loves coconut. I've always used vanilla "extract" too. 🤗🤗

[@carolharris7399]

The coconut balls we use to put a half of marchino cherry in the middle, and called it out of this world candy. Thanks for the recipes

[@vickiestephens8889]

I will try it with the cherries. Thanks

[@kathleenhill1754]

Making memories.... So nice. Thanks for sharing😲🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@Willettee]

This takes me back to my younger years when my aunt made her homemade confections. She is fabulous at candy making and meal preps. I never tasted anything she made that wasn't exceptional. I miss those times. Thanks for sharing, Sarah. 🙂

[@joanshute3384]

Oh these candies look delicious. I can't wait to make these. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am new to your channel. Can't wait to see what you make next. So until next time God Bless you and may you have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. ❤❤❤

[@maybee...]

I love coconut and will add this recipe to my mix. Parafin makes the chocolate easier to dip into.

[@freddyheynssens1950]

Did you add paraffin to the chocolate?

[@Pamela_Gram]

Thank for posting the recipes for these delicious candy & cookies. I've made them all through the years. Gonna do them again this year.

[@lindaberg9960]

These recipes bring back warm memories of many years past ❤ Thank you very much!

[@christinewilliams7005]

OMG these look wonderful! I can’t wait to make the coconut balls! Thank you for sharing the paired down recipes - I’m in the same boat as you.

[@coopie624]

So glad I found you and this video! I want to make candy for Christmas this year!

[@barbaraness4507]

I’ve always known the “Coconut Balls” as dipped candy. Our recipe calls for chopped pecans, & semi-sweet chocolate chips for dipping and our family loves them! I’ve made Stolen before, and it was delicious! I have German ancestors, and lived there for three years when I was growing up. I really loved it there!

[@deannawiederhold3326]

Magic Cookie Bars

[@jesusistheonlywaytothefath9020]

You can also use another slightly larger pot/saucepan for the top half of the faux double boiler. That's what I do...just gotta hold it in place while you stir. These candies look delicious!

[@barbarasheridan7927]

You tube videos - Kenny rogers and Dolly Parton

[@AG-zt9gj]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Something yummy and easy to make. Thank you soooo much! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@lilyb5968]

Looking forward to trying some of your delicious recipes for Thanksgiving! Thank you❤

[@janicekennedy2047]

Looove coconut but yeah I hear a lot of people don’t like it, I think I’m gonna try it with almond extract and finely chopped almonds. Thanks for sharing.

[@karensheart]

What a wonderful idea! Have a very Merry Christmas!❤

[@pamlatulippe8665]

These look great I have made the 7 layer bars for years and the rocky road bars to but I think I will try the coconut candies this year

[@craftynana571]

I was excited to see double boiler. I do not like the microwave method. I make many different kinds of dipped candies at Christmas. Nice to have something new.

[@marygrove45]

This is the first time watching one of your videos, and it was wonderful. You explain things clearly, show us clearly what to do, and share some ideas for substitutions. I subscribed and can’t wait to make these treats and other recipes from you!

[@Barbaracoyle]

My mom use to make the coconut balls. She used it for chocolate cover cherry is

[@rdavidbrungard4567]

I use no other chips, but I do use pecans and we love rocky road candy.

[@yvonnemoniz6244]

Yummy, going to try these, thank you for the recipe Yvonne

[@mikkikas6821]

Oh, GOSH! I HATE overly SWEETENED condensed milk!! Believe it or not, i use evap and add A little sweetener of choice if needed. The morsels are already sweet enough. Coconut, YES!!❤ im surprised she didn't think of adding adding rice crispies to her left over chocolate with other things.

[@juliehatcher5626]

Looks very delicious ,😋 thank you ,for sharing your recipes with us can’t wait, to try it!

[@beextravegant]

Wow, those look so decadent. I must try them out. I'm so gonna try the seven layer bars first and veganize it. Looks like my type of a treat!

[@lindajonesartist]

I've always known your 7 layer bars to be Everything Bars, because they have a little bit of everything. They're a great way for me to use up all the little odds and ends that I have left over from all my Christmas candy making. I always use shortbread cookies for the crust.

[@Rlbwtz42]

Yuuuuum, and easy!!!

[@nadinebouchard9843]

I love watching you cook. You are very skilled and knowledgeable. Everything look absolutely delicious!😋

[@barbaraness4507]

For years I used a fork for dipping, but a couple of years ago I tried using a steel spider strainer, and it was a lot better for me.

[@louiserobinson6704]

I kept wanting you to get a rubber spatula to stir and fold ingredients together 😂😂❤ Thank you for sharing.

[@ThePatii7]

I really enjoyed your channel. Magic bars are a favorite. I will definitely make the coconut balls💚

[@tinag8725]

These look delicious!! Thank You Happy Holidays 🎄

[@gingyyycakes]

I'm so excited to try making these!!! Thank you for sharing :)

[@nachis3]

You’re cracking me up with your calling people weird because they don’t like coconut. I say the same thing. But there’s so many people that don’t. It’s one of my favorite flavors. And when it’s toasted, man I could eat it for my 3 meals. Anyways those people are NUTS!!!!Lol

[@pamelamorris3148]

Me too & I know so many people who don't eat coconut. Leaves more for me.

[@Deborahtunes]

I personally know 4 people who don't like coconut. Sometimes it's the texture of the coconut flakes they have a problem with. Others simply don't care for the flavor. Me, I LOVE it. Coconut is one of my favorite flavors/textures...

[@lillymason5021]

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[@deniseadkins1869]

I toast some… for my toasted marshmallows man oh man love it,

[@wendygreen5304]

I hate coconut! I guess I'm one of the weird ones lol

[@josanewagner8422]

I make this but call it Martha Washington balls. These are so yummy.

[@vickiestephens8889]

Christmas music in background is nice

[@deanaadkins7829]

Love these. Slight idea to think about. Use tablespoon cookie scoop for you coconut balls. Will make it much easier for you to get consistent size. Just a thought. I do love you candies.

[@caMpBeIIA]

Yup making a shopping list right now. 🙏

[@deniseadkins1869]

I love that tip, yes it’s kinda hard fixin anything for 1 or maybe 2 so thanks so much for sharing

[@suzannedavies2480]

Oooohhhh they look fabulous!!! I’m going to make some of these . Thank you

[@gailbishop8078]

Thank you, I loved your video! I will make two of these fit sure, but the full recipes!😊😊

[@maryreynolds5310]

I will just say it simply...I love everything sweet! Thank you for the recipes, I will definitely enjoy them all! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@birchandmorley]

what you call Seven Layer Bars, I have always known as Hello Dollies, I make this bar at least 3 times a year, no matter how many Christmas cookie recipes I do each year, these are always my fav orite

[@kerriumeki3304]

Great video. I make candy every Christmas and have for years. Another thing you can do with left over melted chocolate is dump peanuts, cashews or you favorite nut and you have clusters. I make a batch just for my oldest daughter.

[@nordwest23]

I was so love to watch you make that schtolen YUMMM!!!

[@rob2132]

Just found your site! Thanks for all the good candy recipes,I’ve never made coconut balls they sound yummy,as all your recipes sound and looked!! Yum!! Will definitely be trying these!!!

[@lanettemartindale3967]

Coconut balls with finely chopped almond pieces for an Almond Joy like candy dipped in semisweet chocolate.

[@deniseview4253]

Yummy chocolates. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancydebiasio5273]

Your 7 layers are Magic bars here in Ginny and can’t wait to try the coconut balls.

[@LindaDunn-l4n]

Love these b/c i love coconut!!!! So thank you for these

[@bellascreations929]

Wow been searching for weeks of what to make for christmas besides my traditional baking and opened up your video and vuola a miracle video lol U r truly amazing yes u r right they r simple ways but what a show piece it filled my cookie gift trays also beautifully xoxo Merry Christmas and blessing for the new year ☃️🎄🎁🎀🤜⛄

[@tonimoule5649]

In England Rocky rod has cherries and cookies in it.

[@tracey278]

Iv seen another recipe close to this one your coconut balls make everything but don’t add the powder sugar , make small balls make toffee the kind that’s made with water sugar and vinegar once the toffee is ready get a toothpick poke it into the ball and dunk it into the hot toffee till it’s coated put it aside to cool and you have lovely toffee crunch on the inside and soft gooey center hello from Australia 🇦🇺

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings always

[@60x2andgood]

FYI...they sell vegan evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk also !

[@jadedgramma]

Great video..and can't believe I have all ingredients to make them. 😊

[@debbiep952]

These look heavenly! I will b making some of these. Happy Holidays to you and your family

[@susanchappell6856]

Absolutely awesome I believe you not to data the ballpark Grand Slam. What about displaying marshmallow fudge I would like to have that recipe

[@gailbishop8078]

I LOVE coconut!

[@rochelleb973]

All the candies look amazing and delicious 😋

[@karenquick8737]

I'm new to your channel and thanks for the recipes. I'll have to run out and get more supplies! These are favorites of ours and I love easy!!

[@ES-pc8kf]

Wilton sells a candy dipping tool that I use for candy making. The right tool makes every job easier.

[@gigit2986]

How can u not eat these while cooking yummy ty

[@jmarcos1008]

Looks very delicious, thank you.

[@barbaraness4507]

Well that’s neat. I’m talking about the coconut oil. I’ve always used wax , and I figured it was to help the chocolate form to the candies. I haven’t coated the candy yet, so I think I’ll try that method with a small portion.

[@jeannapresnell7272]

The wax or oil is also to make the chocolate shiny

[@barbstocktons9338]

My Mom did Martha Washington candy. My Dad made a dipper I still have the dipper.

[@penneyburgess5431]

I think you just saved my Christmas. Thank you.

[@Barbaracoyle]

I'm a new viewer. Wonderful video