warren@mdcbbs.com (Connie Warren) (10/30/90)
I doubt this is the pumpkin candy your friend is looking for, but it looks delicious in any case. From: More Favorite Brand Name Recipes Cookbook Pumpkin Dandies 1 c. Libby's solid pack pumpkin 1 c. sugar 1 1/4 c. flaked coconut, lightly packed 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Finely chopped walnuts or pecans Red or green candied cherries, optional Mix 1st 5 ingred. well in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium high, stirring constantly, 15-20 min. It is done when it is very thick and leaves side of pan, forming a ball in the center as you stir. Turn onto a buttered baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil or plastic wrap. Let cool completely. Lightly butter hands. Shape candy into balls. Roll in nuts. Top with cherry half if desired (yuk!). Cover, store in refrigerator. Yield 2 1/2 dozen. Vary by stirring 1 c. crushed 100% natural cereal into cooked candy before cooling and shaping. I haven't tried this recipe. If you try it please let me know how it turns out! Connie