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Not impressed at all. . Once the first layer is placed in pan , I think it should be chilled before adding the second layer. <\/p>
The second layer was so stiff that there was no way it would spread. <\/p>
Very disappointed <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rena'Tucker"},"reviewBody":"My candies were just like the pic. It is a little crumbly but delicious!So fun to make I bought rasberry extract to make another batch. Forgot the dye but my daughter says the better tasting. Great gifts for unexpected Christmas visitors!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"merrystitch2003"},"reviewBody":"great recipe - I'd moved and couldn't find my copy & was really stressing till a friend sent me this link. 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The candy was much thinner than the recipe pictured and the mint flavor was way to much. Will not make this again<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"","GUID":"fa1f93ba02ba48099ba2fe83eb975211","MemberId":8048217,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Sue","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2017 06:18"},{"Comment":"
My candies were just like the pic. It is a little crumbly but delicious!So fun to make I bought rasberry extract to make another batch. Forgot the dye but my daughter says the better tasting. Great gifts for unexpected Christmas visitors!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2017 16:02","GUID":"5610d86b7f454bb9a8553d2a6e032dde","MemberId":9363949,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rena'","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2017 16:02"},{"Comment":"
I have been making this candy for many years. It is always a favorite. I have varied the flavoring by using cherry, almond and orange - color accordingly.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2010 19:01","GUID":"97de6d241d1d4d579cb09f1d3562889f","MemberId":5665860,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"merrystitch2003","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 11:08"},{"Comment":"
great recipe - I'd moved and couldn't find my copy & was really stressing till a friend sent me this link. I'd promised to make it for friends. This time it goes in my recipe box.Also good made with cherry instead of mint in the middle. Makes a very pretty display, not to mention very yummy.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2010 19:01","GUID":"97de6d241d1d4d579cb09f1d3562889f","MemberId":5665860,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"merrystitch2003","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2010 19:01"},{"Comment":"
This candy is delicious however, it is very thin and not as thick as the picture shows.<\/p>
It is also not easy to cut as it breaks apart as you are cutting it.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2010 12:26","GUID":"01F8C4E72078497B8EB70DB03A1FC3D1","MemberId":2505789,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rnkris","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2010 12:26"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311481,"name":"Candy","slug":"candy","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311416,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Discover our best candy recipes from real home cooks, featuring beginner candy recipes, reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":310796,"count":875,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/candy\/"},{"term_id":311506,"name":"Fudge","slug":"fudge","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311441,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Feel like a kid again with any of these decadent fudge recipes! With traditional fudge recipes, peanut butter fudge recipes and so much more.","parent":311481,"count":175,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/candy\/fudge\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Layered Mint Candies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n