Chocolate Raspberry Jelly Candy Recipes

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JELLY CANDY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Melt chocolate, shortening, and paraffin in a double boiler. Remove from heat and cool until just warm to the touch but still liquid.
• Spread evenly into the bottom of the pan and chill to set while making the jelly layer.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring raspberry puree and water to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Add the gelatin and stir until gelatin is completely incorporated; at least 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Pour over bottom chocolate layer and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 4 hours until set.
• Line a large 15-inch cookie sheet with butcher paper, shiny side up. Remove the sheet of candy on the foil or plastic wrap to a flat surface and peel down the sides until flat.
• Using a long, sharp knife, cut the candies into even squares and place each piece 1/2 inch apart on butcher paper.
• Gather the ingredients.
• Melt chocolate, shortening, and paraffin in the top of a double boiler until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool until just warm to the touch.
• Spoon liquid chocolate over each square to cover each completely. Chill about 30 minutes to set chocolate.

CRAN-RASPBERRY JELLIES

Steps:

• Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper; coat the paper with vegetable oil.
• Combine 1 cup sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, and raspberry Jell-O® mix in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin have dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix walnuts into candy.
• Pour candy into prepared pan and let set at room temperature overnight. Cut candy into squares and roll squares in sugar. Place sugared candies onto waxed paper to set.

RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CUPS

Steps:

• Place the chocolate chips in a small microwavable bowl and microwave on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 1 minute.
• Spoon 3/4 teaspoon melted chocolate into one foil cup (1-inch wide by 3/4-inch high).
• Use a small flat paint brush to spread the chocolate evenly over the bottom and sides.
• Repeat with the remaining cups, place them on a plate and refrigerate for 3 minutes or until the chocolate is firm.
• Spoon 3/4 teaspoon jam into each chocolate-lined cup.
• Tap the bottom of each cup on the counter to settle jam.
• Reheat the remaining melted chocolate in the microwave for 10 seconds on high.
• Stir and repeat microwaving until the chocolate is completely smooth.
• Spoon 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate over the top of the jam in one cup.
• Use the brush to spread the chocolate to the sides so that it seals in the jam.
• Repeat with the remaining 11 cups.
• Refrigerate 3 minutes or until the chocolate is firm, or allow the chocolate to firm up at room temperature, about 3 hours.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until browned. Spread jam over warm crust. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add white chips; beat until smooth. Spread carefully over jam layer. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. , For glaze, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Cut into bars; chill 1 hour longer or until set. Store in refrigerator.