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Ingredients
1 lb milkcote coating
Directions
In the top of a double boiler, melt milkcote over hot, not boiling
water. Paint sides and bottoms of candy cups or small baking cups
with melted coating, using a good quality 1-inch brush. Freeze until
firm. Remove from freezer and fill to within 1/16-inch from the top
with dietetic jellies, peanut butter filling, nut meats, raisins, or
any filling a diabetic may eat. Add milkcote to cover top and seal
edges. Chill again until top is firm. Store candies in their paper
cups. Source: Ideals Candy Cookbook by Mildred Brand
Copyright-MCMLXXIX By Mildred Brand, Milwaukee, Wis. 53201
From: Jeffrey Dean Date: 11-18-93
Servings: 1
Diet Dietetic Candy Cups Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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