Orange And Chocolate Candy Recipes

ORANGE JELLY CANDIES

Steps:

• Butter a 9-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the pectin, baking soda and water (mixture will be foamy). In another saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring both mixtures to a boil. Cook until foam on pectin mixture thins slightly and sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil, about 4 minutes. Gradually add pectin mixture to boiling sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Stir in orange oil and food coloring. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours or until set. , Sprinkle waxed paper with sugar; invert pan onto sugar. With a knife dipped in warm water, cut candy into 1-in. squares; roll in additional sugar. Place on a wire rack. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature overnight. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
• Melt chocolate chips with condensed milk in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and grated orange peel.
• Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Chill 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. , Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes. , Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

DARK CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE CREAM CANDY

Steps:

• Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
• Cream butter and syrup. Add in extract and juice and continue to mix until blended.
• Add 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix on medium for 1 minute. Continue adding powdered sugar, one cup at time, beating between each addition until the filling has firmed and will hold its shape.
• Remove filling from mixing bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Place parchment paper on baking sheet and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Remove filling from freezer and pinch off small amounts of mixture and roll into bite sized balls.
• Return to freezer for 15 minutes.
• Melt chocolate melting wafers according to directions on package.
• Remove balls from freezer and dip them into the melted chocolate, coating each piece. Add sprinkles if desired before the chocolate begins to harden.
• Place tray in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
• Place candy in a container and store in refrigerator for up to one week.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE ORANGE STICKS

Steps:

• Soften the gelatin in cold water and set aside.
• Combine sugar and hot water, stir until dissolved. Bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the gelatin mixture and slowly boil on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients.
• Pour into well-greased molds. I've used silicone molds and mini loaf pans and the loaf pans work just as well as the silicone mold.
• Let stand over night and then dip into melted chocolate. I also drizzled a little white chocolate on top just for fun. Enjoy!

DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8x8 pan with foil and spray with vegetable oil spray.
• Add dark chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a large saucepan on low heat.
• Stir until chocolate is melted.
• Turn off heat and add in orange extract.
• Spread into baking dish.
• Refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.

CRUNCHY WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• Create a double boiler by putting a glass bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Add the chocolate and orange extract and stir until melted and smooth. Do not overheat white chocolate or it will seize.
• Remove the bowl from the pan and wipe the condensation from the bottom. Put about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate in a small bowl and tint it with the food coloring.
• Add the puffed rice and raisins to the large bowl of chocolate and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and with an offset spatula, spread it to an even thickness, about 1/4-inch. Tap the pan firmly several times on the counter to settle the chocolate. With a small spoon or fork, drizzle stripes of orange tinted chocolate over the surface of the bark.
• Refrigerate the chocolate for 1 hour to completely set before breaking it into large pieces. Serve immediately or wrap in cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon and keep on hand as a quick hostess gift!

CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Pour milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet chocolate in a large bowl and set aside.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together cream and orange zest and bring to a boil; immediately pour over chocolate chips in the bowl.
• Let stand for 1 minute then mix until the chocolate is completely smooth. Add in orange extract.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• With a large wooden spoon, stir mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat or it will not be the right texture).
• Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets (they don't have to look pretty). Place baking sheet in the fridge and let chill for at least 10 minutes.
• Using your hands, gently roll each spoonful into a ball.
• Follow the directions on the candy coating packaging and melt chocolate (I melted mine in the microwave according to the package directions).
• Dip each chocolate orange ball in the candy coating and push around until completely covered; allow excess to drip off (I use two forks when I dip these truffles and that way the excess chocolate can drip through before I remove it from the bowl).
• Place each truffle on wax paper; let stand until set. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.

VALENTINE'S DAY ORANGE CHOCOLATE CREAMS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the cream filling. Combine confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, both extracts, and food coloring until combined and has formed a sticky consistency.
• 2. Wrap in a sheet of cling wrap and pop in the freezer. Allow to chill for 30 minutes.
• 3. Melt your chocolate over a double boiler in order to melt completely. (If chocolate is too thick, at a teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin out slightly.)
• 4. Cut your filling to desired Shape and size. Roll to desired thickness. Once cut, return to the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
• 5. Dip in chocolate, and set on parchment or a silicone mat to set and harden.
• 6. Once hardened, commence eating and enjoy responsibly. ;)