Easy Caramel Modjestkas wrap soft chewy caramel around a soft marshmallow center all without the fuss of making these candies from scratch.
Easy Caramel Modjestkas
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Easy Caramel Modjestkas is my recipe of the day with the blogging group Foodie Extravaganza. We get together once per month to post recipes associated with food events and holidays. And October is National Caramel Month! So get ready….
What’s a Ma…Modjestka?
You may wonder what modjestkas are. They are candies (obviously, if you spotted the pix) that are named after a Polish actress Helena Modjestka. She obviously must have impressed a local candy-maker who made these in her honor (at least ones made from scratch).
They are sold all around northern Kentucky and you may have seen some at Cracker Barrel or online. For which they charge an arm and a leg.
Fuss or No-Fuss
Of course, you can make them yourself from scratch, or if you are devious like I am, use my cheater’s method. Then you can even get the little kids in on the help since there is no risk of being burned by heated caramel.
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Easy Caramel Modjestkas
The simplicity is that these can be made with small pieces of marshmallows wrapped inside a soft chewy caramel which is then pinched closed.
I assure you it tastes pretty much the same, costs a fraction of the store bought type and make excellent gifts. So get the kids around the kitchen table for an hour of fun. Imagine the pride they will have in crafting their own candies.
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Easy Caramel Modjestkas
Easy Caramel Modjestkas
Equipment
- Wax Paper sheets
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh soft marshmallows
- 4 (8.1 ounces each) bags Werther's soft caramels
Instructions
- Flatten 2 caramels slightly and stack.
- Roll out the soft caramels between waxed paper and wrap around half a marshmallow, pinching edges closed to seal.
- Wrap in squares of wax paper, twisting ends.
- Store wrapped candies in an airtight container.
Notes
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What a fun project with the kids! Like playing with playdough, but you can eat it after 😀
How fun! I hadn’t heard of Modjestkas before, but they sound incredible. I love how you made them with two ingredients.
I buy Modjeskas at My Old KY Chocolates in Louisville or Lexington -The REAL thing! These might do in a pinch for children, but there is no way a store bought marshmallow tastes like a homemade one: the difference is like night from day.
This is meant to be an easy recipe that requires little effort. You are always free to make your own marshmallows and as well, caramel. That being said, this is a home version. It is suitable for both children and adults. If someone wants an upgrade, they can be bought in chocolate shops, as you mention. We have “the real thing” in Cincinnati too, courtesy Aglamesis Brothers chocolatier. In case you are closer to that than other cities.
You are so clever, Sue! These are genius!