Comfits sweets

Georg Flegel (1566-1638) — Wine and Сonfectionery, Mouse and Parrot : The Alte Pinakothek, Munich. Germany (963×768)

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In honor of Think Spice, a monthly event hosted by Baking History and whose theme is anise, I submit anise comfits, a Medieval sweet made of anise seed coated in sugar, still made today in France and known as Anise Pastilles. The Old Foodie has posted a 17thC recipe for anise confits and Historic Food offers instructions and illustrations for its process. Continuing to add sugar syrup and continuing to roll around will smooth the surface, but it adds more sugar, which today's taste may think…

Indulge, in the named treat known as Moose Farts. A dessert that's equally enjoyable to say and savor! These bite-sized delights combine the richness of condensed milk, the goodness of graham cracker crumbs the chewy texture of coconut and the irresistible allure of chocolate chips. With their blend of flavors and textures, they effortlessly come together. Disappears just as quickly. Whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying an evening at home whip up a batch of these morsels roll them…

Sugar plums are just comfits. Not plums. I know that. But I still wanted to make sugared plums. Inspiration: TO DRIE APRICOCKS, PEACHES, PIPPINS OR PEARPLUMS Take your apricocks or pearplums, &…

Our Martha Washington candy recipe creates divine chocolate candies filled with creamy coconut, cherries, and pecans.

Have you tried this well liked Taiwanese snack called Snowflake Crisp Milk Nougat (雪花酥 / 雪Q餅)? It is so popular that people started making them at home, especially during Chinese New Year and it quickly went viral all over the internet few years ago. In fact, it is the new trending Chinese New Year homemade treat! Nougat crackers are very popular in Taiwan. Think of a sweet, chewy soft nougat sandwiched between two pieces of salty crackers. The sweet and salty combination is really…

These Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies are crunchy, chewy, and SO flavorful! The perfect holiday cookie recipe. And a must try for bourbon lovers! Brown Butter Bourbon Cookies Yesterday I made a batch of blueberry bourbon hand pies and realized upon cleaning up that our bottle of bourbon was almost empty. It had

Pfeffernusse Cookies are similar to gingerbread cookies, but this German holiday dessert has extra spices, and is tossed in powdered sugar!