Light the World - day eight

I gift from my wonderful Aunt Lorna

They turned out!  Time to cut and wrap.

Black licorice caramels are my favorite!

Here is the recipe.
  If you are in Utah, only cook them to
 235 degrees (given the altitude) 

I've always wanted to make candy at Christmastime, but have never found the time (or taken the time) to do it. This year I finally made the jump and I'm glad I did.
I got to go to Logan and spend some time with my Mom.  While there, we visited my aunt Marilyn and uncle Clair and they happened to be in the process of dipping chocolates.  They sell them commercially and their candy making room is quite amazing.  It was so fun to see how they work their magic as they make hundreds of boxes of chocolate to sell.  We got to sample some of their delicious candies and take some home.
We also visited my Aunt Lorna who was the in process of wrapping up (literally) her annual candy making process.  The first picture shows some of the fruits of her labors.  She makes between 40-80 pecan logs each year (which are also a favorite of mine) along with many other caramels and dipped chocolates.  She then gives them all away to family and friends.  I love that she has done this for many years.  I remember going to her house as a little kid and being the recipient of her delicious Christmas candy.  My dad was a huge fan of her candy as well.  I love these traditions and how she has lite the world with her generosity and talent in sharing home made candy each year.