Mine Run Candy

I also had the same problem as nancyiscooking. Also, I never get good results microwaving the chocolate chips. HELP

I'd never heard of this candy until I moved to Canada 9 years ago. Here they call it a Crunchy bar, or Seafoam (without the chocolate coating) if it is made in the specialty candy stores. I, too, agree that Taste of Home magazine is nothing like it used to be and I am not renewing my subscription. I miss the pictures of the women who contributed the recipes, and I miss the "homey" feeling that the recipes gave me.

I also was put off by having to view the recipe online. I'm not an experienced candy maker, and I found it extremely easy to make. Evidently, it's called "Angel Food Candy" as well: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Angel-Food-Candy

I live in Florida and the humiditiy was not the problem.  I followed the recipe carefully and watched it and it burnt!  Won't waste my ingredients or time again.

Another name for this is sponge candy. I got the recipe from a friend a few years ago. I wasn't told to line pan with foil so it really was a mess, but people really seem to like the flavor. It has a very unique smell & flavor, I haven't yet put my finger on what it is that it reminds me of.

Janice -

Would you be kind enough to forward your recipe to me, or put it in a reply post?  That sounds more like the recipe I lost many years ago, and have been missing dearly!   

 Thank you so much!

Linoqueen

My mother wants to make this candy to enter her club's candy contest. She'd like to know how to dip the pieces in the chocolate without leaving marks.

Mary from Wisconsin said she put the pieces in a bowl, poured chocolate over them, lifted them out with tongs, and then used melted chocolate on a spoon to cover the yellow candy that showed.

What do the rest of you use to dip the pieces in the chocolate so no marks are visible. My mother wants the candy to look good since it will be judged on both taste and appearance.

Thanks for your comments.

One method is to put the uncoated candy on a baking rack and put the baking rack on a baking sheet. Pour the chocolate over the top and sides and allow to set. Once set, gently flip the candy over and pour over the remaining side.

Very tasty!

the one thing i hate is that Taste Of Home put mine run candy on a full page in their June/July issue, yet didn't have the recipe with it. :(

Tip: skip the vinegar and add 4 tsp baking soda.

Enjoy!!!