My fave tips and recipes

Hey, I’m Kim!

After a lot of practice (and a few sticky disasters), I’ve crafted a delicious selection of lollies and mastered a ton of candy making tips to share with you—lump free. (You’re welcome.)

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Almond Roca

This buttery, chocolatey, almond-studded treat is easy to make and even easier to eat.

But what exactly is Almond Roca? At its core, it’s a delicious combination of crunchy toffee made from butter and sugar, coated in smooth chocolate, and topped with a generous sprinkle of roasted almonds. It’s the perfect mix of rich, sweet, and nutty flavors with a texture that snaps in the most satisfying way.

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Meltaway Butter Mints

These little butter mints melt right in your mouth, I dare you to eat just one! I have adjusted this recipe so you don’t have to haul out the mixer, just melt the butter instead and mix together the ingredients in one bowl. A fun dough that resembles play dough starts to form and from there, you choose the colours and shapes for these mints. These are great to have on hand when you are hosting, or they make a beautiful gift when presented in a jar or box. Either way, these will be appreciated as a sweet little minty treat.

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