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Peanut Brittle

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This recipe is also one of Lady Bird Johnson’s. When I was making the Divinity, I noticed this recipe on the page beside it and thought it would be fun to try it. It turned out really well. Next time I would add different nut to make it even more interesting: pistachio and pecans would be good with the “brittle” part of the candy. Serves: 8 Prep time: 20 minutes to mix together, one hour for candy to harden

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Lady Bird Johnson’s Double Divinity

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This is adapted from an old First Ladies Cookbook, and I have seen it attributed to Mrs. Johnson in other cookbooks. It is an old recipe – simple ingredients, easy to make – and very special. Serves: 8 Prep time: 30 minutes to assemble, one hour to cool

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Gluten Free Candy Bars

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Serves: 6-8 Prep time: one hour, plus five hours between steps Note: There is a five-hour wait time between the first and second steps for this recipe. This recipe came from Sunbutter, makers of a vegan sunflower spread. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find Sunbutter locally, but I used Earth Balance as a substitute.

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