4-H CANDY COMPANY

The Discover 4-H Clubs series guides new 4-H volunteer leaders through the process of starting a 4-H club or

provides a guideline for seasoned volunteer leaders to try a new project area. Each guide outlines everything

needed to organize a club and hold the first six club meetings related to a specific project area.

The purpose is to create an environment for families to come together and participate in learning activities while

spending time together as a multi-family club. Members will experiment with new 4-H project areas.

4-H is one of the largest youth development organizations in the United States. 4-H is found in almost every

county across the nation and enjoys a partnership between the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the state

land-grant universities (e.g., Utah State University), and local county governments.

4-H is about youth and adults working together as partners in designing and implementing club and individual plans

for activities and events. Positive youth development is the primary goal of 4-H. The project area serves as the

vehicle for members to learn and master project-specific skills while developing basic life skills. All projects support

the ultimate goal for the 4-H member to develop positive personal assets needed to live successfully in a diverse

and changing world.

Participation in 4-H has shown many positive outcomes for youth. Specifically, 4-H participants have higher

participation in civic contribution, higher grades, increased healthy habits, and higher participation in science than

other youth (Lerner et al., 2005).

Description

Purpose

What is 4-H?

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Updated September 2017

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4-H is the youth development program of Utah State University

Extension and has more than 90,000 youth participants and 8,600

adult volunteers. Each county (Daggett is covered by Uintah County)

has a Utah State University Extension office that administers the

4-H program.

“To Make the Best Better!”

I pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service and my HEALTH to

better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.

What is a 4-H Club? The club is the basic unit and foundation of 4-H. An organized club meets regularly (once a

month, twice a month, weekly, etc.) under the guidance of one or more volunteer leaders, elects its own officers,

plans its own program, and participates in a variety of activities. Clubs may choose to meet during the school year,

only for the summer, or both.

Enroll your club with your local Extension office. Each member will need to complete a Club Member Enrollment

form, Medical History form, and a Code of Conduct/Photo Release form (print these from the www.utah4h.org

website or get them from the county Extension office).

Elect club officers during one of your first club meetings. Depending on how many youth are in your club, you can

decide how many officers you would like. This will typically include a president, vice president, pledge leader, and

secretary. Other possible officers or committees are: song leader, activity facilitator, clean-up supervisor,

recreation chair, scrapbook coordinator, contact committee (email, phone, etc.), field trip committee, club

photographer, etc. Pairing older members with younger members as Sr. and Jr. officers may be an effective

strategy to involve a greater number of youth in leadership roles and reinforce the leadership experience for both

ages. Your club may decide the duration of officers 6 months, 1 year, etc.

Utah 4-H

The 4-H Motto

The 4-H Pledge

4-H Clubs

Club Enrollment

Elect Club Officers

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Follow this outline for each club meeting:

Call to order—president

Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge—pledge leader (arranges for club members to give pledges)

Song—song leader (leads or arranges for club member to lead)

Roll call—secretary (may use an icebreaker or get acquainted type of roll call to get the meeting started)

Minutes of the last meeting—secretary

Business/Announcements—vice president

Club Activity—arranged by activity facilitator and includes project, lesson, service, etc. These are outlined by

project area in the following pages.

Refreshments—arranged by refreshment coordinator

Clean Up—led by clean-up supervisor

A Typical Club Meeting

The essential elements are about healthy environments. Regardless of

the project area, youth need to be in environments where the

following elements are present in order to foster youth development.

1. Belonging: a positive relationship with a caring adult; an

inclusive and safe environment.

2. Mastery: engagement in learning, opportunity for mastery.

3. Independence: opportunity to see oneself as an active

participant in the future, opportunity to make choices.

4. Generosity: opportunity to value and practice service to

others.

(Information retrieved from: http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/pro-

fessional-development-learning/4-h-youth-development/youth-de-

velopment/essential-elements/)

Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development

The Do, Reflect, Apply learning approach allows youth to experience the learning process with minimal guidance

from adults. This allows for discovery by youth that may not take place with exact instructions.

The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable

community change. This is accomplished within three primary content areas, or mission mandates - citizenship,

healthy living, and science. These mandates reiterate the founding purposes of Extension (e.g., community

leadership, quality of life, and technology transfer) in the context of 21st century challenges and opportunities.

(Information retrieved from: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/family/res/pdfs/Mission_Mandates.pdf)

1. Citizenship: connecting youth to their community, community leaders, and their role in civic affairs. This may

include: civic engagement, service, civic education, and leadership.

2. Healthy Living: promoting healthy living to youth and their families. This includes: nutrition, fitness, social-

emotional health, injury prevention, and prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.

3. Science: preparing youth for science, engineering, and technology education. The core areas include: animal

science and agriculture, applied mathematics, consumer science, engineering, environmental science and

natural resources, life science, and technology.

4-H “Learning by Doing” Learning Approach

4-H Mission Mandates

ReflectApply

Experience

Apply

Generalize

Process

the activity;

perform,

do it

what was learned

to a similar or

different situation;

practice

to connect the

experience to

real-world

examples

by discussing, looking

at the experience;

analyze, reflect

the results, reactions,

and observations

publicly

Youth do before being told

or shown how.

Youth describe results of the

experience and their reaction.

Youth relate the experience to

the learning objectives (life

skills and/or subject matter).

Youth connect the discussion

to the larger world.

Youth use the skills learned

in other parts of their lives.

Getting Started

1. Recruit one to three other families to form a club with you.

a. Send 4-H registration form and medical/photo release form to each family (available at utah4h.org).

b. Distribute the Discover 4-H Clubs curriculum to each family.

c. Decide on a club name.

d. Choose how often your club will meet (e.g., monthly, bi-monthly, etc.).

2. Enroll as a 4-H volunteer at the local county Extension office (invite other parents to do the same).

3. Enroll your club at the local county Extension office.

a. Sign up to receive the county 4-H newsletter from your county Extension office to stay informed about 4-H

related opportunities.

4. Identify which family/adult leader will be in charge of the first club meeting.

a. Set a date for your first club meeting and invite the other participants.

5. Hold the first club meeting (if this is a newly formed club).

a. See A Typical Club Meeting section above for a general outline.

i. Your activity for this first club meeting will be to elect club officers and to schedule the six project area

club meetings outlined in the remainder of this guide. You may also complete a-d under #1 above.

b. At the end of the first club meeting, make a calendar outlining the adult leader in charge (in partnership with

the club president) of each club meeting along with the dates, locations, and times of the remaining club

meetings.

6. Hold the six project-specific club meetings outlined in this guide.

7. Continue with the same project area with the 4-H curriculum of your choice (can be obtained from the county

Extension office) OR try another Discover 4-H Club project area.

Utah 4-H website: www.Utah4-h.org

National 4-H website: www.4-h.org

4-H volunteer training:

To set up login:

http://utah4h.org/volunteers/training/

To start modules: (password = volunteer)

References

Information was taken from the Utah 4-H website (utah4h.org), the National 4-H website (4h.org), the Utah Volunteer

Handbook, or as otherwise noted.

Lerner, R., M. et al. (2005). Positive youth development, participation in community youth development programs,

and community contributions of fifth grade adolescents: Findings from the first wave of the 4-H Study of Positive

Youth Development. Journal of Early Adolescence, 25(1), 17-71.

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Getting Started

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4-H CANDY COMPANY CLUB Meetings

Club Meeting 1

Jolly Pops and Microwave Hard Candy Suckers

Club Meeting 2

Peanut Clusters and Pretzel Bites

Club Meeting 3

Candy Coating and Dipping

Club Meeting 4

Making Fudge

Club Meeting 5

Cream Cheese Candies and Candy Dots

Club Meeting 6

Filling Candy Orders

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4-H Candy Company Club

End of Club Celebration

Pulling Taffy and Fruity Pixie Sticks

Recipe Book

Candy Making Recipe Book

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4-H Club Meeting 1

Jolly Pops and Microwave Hard Candy Suckers

During this first club meeting 4-Hers will learn about the importance of food safety when preparing food for others.

Youth will learn about company names, logos and slogans. 4-Hers will learn how to make microwave hard candy

suckers, and jolly pops.

INTRODUCTION

Activity 3 Supplies

Name the slogan worksheet

Pencils

• Make sure to have the ingredients and supplies to make the hard candy suckers and jolly pop recipes. Print a

copy of each candy recipe. Print a copy of the “Name the Slogan” Worksheet for each 4-Her and provide pencils.

PRIOR TO MEETING

Activity 1 Supplies

Jolly Rancher hard candies

LifeSavers hard candies

Short lollipop sticks

Cookie sheet

Parchment paper

Activity 2 Supplies

Hard candy molds

Sucker sticks

Nonstick spray

4-cup glass measure cup

1 cup sugar

½ cup corn syrup

Plastic wrap

Microwave

Hot pad

• Club meeting 2 covers quite a few company topics, so it may be best to plan 3 ½ hours for it rather than the

usual 3 hours. If you plan to add time to the next meeting, make sure to tell 4-H club members and parents.

PRIOR TO NEXT MEETING

WHAT TO DO

1. Talk about food safety

2. Make candy

3. Talk about company names, slogans and logos

4. Clean up

Begin the meeting by brainstorming with children about the food safety steps that should be taken before preparing

food – especially food that other people will be eating. Talk about hand washing – hands should be washed for

15-20 seconds with warm water and soap. For more information about hand washing go to www.soaperhero.org.

Talk about the NO LICKING fingers rule. This is a common temptation for kids. You may consider playing a game of

“catch me” and ask one person each week to watch out for finger lickers. In a friendly way the “catch me” inspector

can remind people to rewash their hands if they are caught licking. Have kids wash their hands and make jolly pops

and hard suckers.

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JOLLY POPS

Activity #1

Jolly Pops

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. Remove plastic wrapper from Jolly Rancher and Lifesaver Candies. Following the picture shown, lay out three

different flowers on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. No more than three flowers should be placed on

one cookie sheet to prevent candy from melting against side of pan. You can design flowers with any colors you

wish. You can have five or six “petals.”

3. Carefully place cookie sheet into oven. You may have to carefully reach into the oven and rearrange candies if

they move during this process.

4. Bake for 5-8 minutes. Watch closely. Candies can easily be overbaked and will get distorted.

5. Once candies are baked, QUICKLY place lollipop stick into center of flower and carefully twist stick until it is

completely covered with candy. Candy will harden quickly, so place the stick right away.

6. Allow lollipops to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

7. Wrap and enjoy!

• Jolly Rancher hard candies

• LifeSavers hard candies

• Short lollipop sticks

• Cookie sheet

• Parchment paper

Ingredients

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MICROWAVE HARD CANDY SUCKERS

Activity #2

Microwave Hard Candy Suckers

1. Spray mold lightly with nonstick spray.

2. In the 4-cup glass measuring cup,

combine 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup corn

syrup.

3. Cover glass cup tightly with plastic wrap

and microwave for 3 minutes and 10

seconds.

4. Using a hot pad, carefully remove from

microwave. Remove plastic – pulling it

away from you. Be very careful because

the steam WILL burn you!

5. Use a new piece of plastic wrap to cover

and return to microwave for another 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

6. Stir in food coloring until you get the color you want and then add a few drops of flavoring.

7. Immediately pour into molds and insert sticks. Let set up until hard and release from molds.

8. Wrap suckers in plastic bags.

9. Tie with ribbon and attach a cute label.

CANDY COMPANY

Activity #3

Candy Company

1. While jolly pops and microwave hard candy suckers are cooling, talk about how a company is formed. In order to

successfully market your company you will need a company name, logo, and slogan.

2. Hand out slogan worksheets. Ask 4-Hers to try to match the slogans with the company. Go over the answers. Talk

about what a slogan should say about a company. What would be a good slogan for a candy company?

3. Explain that in the next meeting you will decide a name and slogan for the 4-H Candy Company you will be

forming. Ask 4-Hers to bring ideas for company names and slogans next time. Encourage them to look around at

companies to get ideas. A company name and slogan should help identify what the company does and what it is

about.

4. Ask 4-Hers to work on some ideas for a company logo in the next week as well. In the next meeting, 4-Hers will

draw logos.

Key to slogans worksheet

• Lays – “Betcha Can’t Eat Just One”

• Snickers – “You’re not you when you’re hungry”

• Skittles – “Taste the Rainbow”

• York Peppermint Patty – “Get the Sensation”

• Mrs. Cavanaugh’s Chocolates – “Curb the Craving”

• Little Debbie – “Unwrap a Smile”

• McDonald’s “I’m lovin’ it!”

• M & Ms – “Melts in your mouth- not in your hands”

• Nonstick spray

• 4-cup glass measuring cup

• 1 cup sugar

• ½ cup corn syrup

• Plastic wrap

• Microwave

• Hot pad

• Candy molds

Ingredients

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Reflect

Apply

• Why is it important to think about food safety when preparing food for others?

• Why is a slogan and logo important for a company?

• What tasks are important to do for kitchen safety?

• What companies have well-known, successful slogans and logos?

• How can you practice good food safety at home?

• How can you teach others about kitchen safety and how to prevent getting burned?

Citizenship

Belonging

As members work together to form a company, they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect,

planning, negotiation and critical thinking.

Warmly greet each club member. Take the time to get to know everyone’s names. Ask each child to share his

or her favorite homemade candy.

4-H MISSION MANDATES

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Resources:

Recipe and photos used with permission November 2016 from: Source: http://closetcrafterohio.blogspot.

com/2011/06/easy-microwave-suckers.html

Basic concept of jolly suckers from: DIY Lollipop Flowers with Dreamflight6000 https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=QZVw4eAT_gU

Instructions and Photo credit: USU Extension, Tooele County

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SLOGAN-WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?

Activity #3

Slogan Worksheet

Match the famous slogans with the correct company. Example: Peppermint Patty to “Get the Sensation.”

“Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hands.”

“I’m lovin’ it!”

“Betcha Can’t Eat Just One.”

“ You’re not you when you’re Hungry.”

“Taste the Rainbow.”

“Get the Sensation.”

“Unwrap a Smile”

“Curb the Craving”

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4-H Club Meeting 2

Peanut Clusters and Pretzel Bites

Activity 1 Supplies

Blank paper

Markers, crayons, colored pencils

Copy of logo examples sheet

Copies of “Price Your Product” worksheet

Large marker, poster board or paper, round stickers

– (nice but not necessary)

• Assemble the ingredients and supplies to make the peanut clusters and pretzel bites. Print a copy of each

recipe. Provide blank paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils. Optional: Small round stickers, large marker and

poster paper.

• NOTE: Club meeting 2 covers quite a few company topics so it may be best to plan 3 ½ hours for this meeting

rather than the usual 3 hours. If you plan to lengthen the meeting, be sure to tell 4-H club members and par-

ents ahead of time.

PRIOR TO THE MEETING

INTRODUCTION

4-H club members will make two kinds of candy during this meeting. They will also vote on a company name and

slogan, and they will design a company logo and learn about pricing and profit.

1. Wash hands and make candy.

2. While candy is cooling, vote on company name and slogan.

3. Talk about company logos and give kids a few minutes to design.

4. Discuss pricing and profits for a company.

5. Work through the Price Your Product worksheet with 4-Hers. Use the pretzel bites as an example. Plan for 12

bites per order. An order is also known as a unit.

6. Clean up.

WHAT TO DO

Wax paper

Cocktail peanuts

Cookie sheet or tray

Spoon or cookie dough scoop

Chocolate chips or chocolate

candy melts

Activity 2 Supplies

1 bag pretzel squares

1 bag candy melts

1 bag candy coated candies,

M & M’s® or Reese Pieces®

Activities 3 and 4 Supplies

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Activity #1

Peanut Clusters

PEANUT CLUSTERS

As 4-H club members make clusters, have them think about how big they

think they should be when selling them. How many would they put in a

package to sell? How would you make sure the size of each peanut cluster is

the same?

1. You can make peanut clusters two different ways. Use whichever method

works the best for your 4-H club format.

2. In a slow cooker: Melt chocolate in slow cooker on low. Add peanuts. Mix

thoroughly. Scoop onto wax paper-lined tray or cookie sheet.

3. In microwave: Put chocolate in microwave-safe dish. Melt on low 1

minute at a time until melted. Add peanuts. Mix thoroughly. Scoop onto wax paper lined tray or cookie sheet.

4. Allow peanut clusters to cool. Place in refrigerator or freezer to quicken the cooling process.

Picture used with permission: https://2010foodproject.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/national-peanut-cluster-day/

Recipe based on multiple sources – Final recipe instructions from USU Extension, Tooele County

Activity #2

Pretzel Bites

PRETZEL BITES

As 4-Hers make pretzel bites have them think about how many bites they would put together in a package to sell.

1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil or

parchment paper.

2. Lay out pretzels on cookie sheet. Place a candy melt on top of each

pretzel square.

3. Carefully put the cookie sheet into the oven (so pretzels and melts

don’t move). Baking time will vary from oven to oven but expect the

candy to melt quickly. It takes only 2-3 minutes for the candy melts

to soften. Watch them closely in the oven – you don’t want to burn

them or dry them out.

4. Remove from the oven and immediately place M & M or Reese’s

Pieces candy on top of each pretzel. Let all of the pretzel bites cool

thoroughly before serving.

Picture used with permission: https://2010foodproject.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/national-peanut-cluster-day/

Recipe based on multiple sources – Final recipe instructions from USU Extension, Tooele County

USU Extension does not endorse any particular product.

• Cocktail peanuts

• Chocolate chips or chocolate candy

melts

• Cookie sheet or tray

• Wax paper

• Spoon or cookie dough scoop

Ingredients

• 1 bag pretzel squares

• 1 bag candy melts

• 1 bag candy coated candies such as M & M’s® or Reese’s Pieces®

Ingredients

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Activity #3

Candy Company

CANDY COMPANY

Ask 4-H club members to share their ideas for a company name. Write the names on a large piece of poster paper.

Give each child three small stickers (or give them a marker or pen). Let them vote three times. They can place all

three stickers (or marks) on one name or split them up on several names. The company name with the most stickers

(or marks) wins. As a leader you have the “veto” power on any names that might be inappropriate. Next have youth

name off their ideas for slogans. As you discuss slogans, remind them what was talked about in club meeting 1.

Repeat the same voting process. You now have the company name and slogan.

Company Logo: Show 4-Hers the Company Logos sheet. Share these tips for a successful logo.

1. Keep it simple – don’t make it cluttered or too busy.

2. Make it original – think about the color and shape. Is it different?

3. Ask yourself, “Is it memberable?” “Is it instantly recognizable?”

4. Is it clear? What does your logo say about your business?

5. Brand-ability. Can you see the logo when it is in small print and when it is larger? Can you include the company

name?

Hand out blank paper and crayons/colored pencils/markers. Give 4-Hers about 5 minutes to draw ideas for the

company logo. Youth can either hand in their drawings at the end of the meeting or take them home to finish.

Encourage 4-Hers to design additional logos on their computer at home, if they wish, and bring them to the next

meeting where the club members will finalize the company logo.

Activity #4

Costs and Pricing

PRODUCT COSTS AND PRICING

Ask 4-H club members how a company decides how much to charge for a product.

Here are a few things you may want to brainstorm and discuss with the club.

1. How do you determine how much it costs to make a batch of candy?

2. How many pieces of candy do you want to put in each “order”?

3. How do you figure the amount you need to charge in order to make a profit?

4. Will people be willing to pay the amount charged?

5. Do you charge just for the ingredients in a recipe or should you charge for your time?

6. If charging for your time, how long does it take for you to make an order of candy?

7. If you were a real busines, would you need to include the cost to rent a kitchen and/or equipment?

IF THIS SEEMS COMPLICATED- IT IS! FOR 4-H CANDY COMPANY, A

SIMPLE EQUATION WILL BE USED =

COST X 2.

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Here are a few things to consider when pricing a product:

1. How much does it cost to make a batch/recipe of candy? It will depend on where you purchase the ingredients.

Look in your area to find the least expensive option. If you have large discount stores or membership warehouses,

they may be the best. A grocery store can be a good option as well- especially if you are able to take advantage of

sales or use coupons. However, plan on using the most reliable, consistent source for pricing. Plan pricing at the

regular price. If you can get it for less occasionally it will boost your profit.

2. How many pieces of candy will be in an order? From past experience these amounts are suggested: Jolly Pops – 1;

Hard Lollipops – 3; Peanut Clusters – 4 small; Pretzel Bites – 12; Candy Coated Marshmallow Pops – 3; Frosting

Fudge or Regular Fudge- 4 small pieces.

3. How much should be charged for each candy order? An order will be referred to as a “unit” on the Pricing

your Product worksheet. Businesses use the term unit for products made. A common baking industry pricing

standard is to charge “cost x 3”. This equation helps to cover the cost of ingredients a well as any rent or other

overhead a business might have. The 4-H candy company will not have these expenses. It is also important for

business owners to include a “wage” to pay themselves for the time needed to make each product. However, the

4-H candy company is not professional and the quality of the product will not be as high. Due to these factors, it

is suggested to use the equation of “cost x 2” to price the product. Often it may make sense to charge a bit more.

For example - if a pretzel bite order cost is $.36 x 2 = $.72, it may be easier and more convenient to charge $.75 or

even $1. This will also offer a bit more profit.

PRICING A PRODUCT

PROFIT AND NET

1. Deciding how much to charge for items is very important to businesses. Ask 4-Hers: How do businesses decide

how much to charge? There are many different ways to determine price. In the food industry it is fairly standard

to use the formula: cost x 3.

2. Talk about the price difference based on the packaging. Fancier packaging will mean a higher price. Talk about

how to know what the price should be on items – if it is a price customers will pay but also a price in which the

company can make a profit. It is important to add the cost of packaging into the price per candy order. Simple zip

bags and sandwich bags tied with curling ribbon can be used to package.

A NOTE ABOUT THE PRODUCT WORKSHEET

Although most ingredient packages will have servings in numeric amounts, occasionally you will find a serving in

ounces. An example of this is an M&M package. In this case it was found that ¼ cup was a serving. By counting the

candies in ¼ cup it was found that 55 M&Ms were in the package. That number was used. For ingredients like sugar

and corn syrup a more complicated equation will be used. There are several recipe applications online that are

available to use for free.

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Reflect

• How did you decide how much to charge for each order?

• Which way did your group make the peanut clusters? Why did you decide to use that method?

• Why do you think some logos and slogans are successful and others are not?

Apply

• What other recipes can you think of that may have different ways to make them?

• When buying candy at the store next time think about why companies price them the way they do.

• What do you think their technique is when pricing?

Citizenship

As 4-Hers work together to form a company they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect, plan-

ning, negotiation and critical thinking.

4-H MISSION MANDATES

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Resources:

https://2010foodproject.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/national-peanut-cluster-day/

Recipe based on multiple sources – Final recipe instructions from USU Extension, Tooele County

https://2010foodproject.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/national-peanut-cluster-day/

Recipe based on multiple sources – Final Recipe Instructions from USU Extension, Tooele County

Generosity

Praise 4H club members when they encourage and support one another while suggesting possible company

names and slogans. It is generous to compliment another 4H club member’s idea even though each child

probably likes his or her idea the best.

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Activity #3

Company Worksheet

COMPANY LOGOS

1. Keep it simple – don’t make it cluttered or too busy.

2. Make it original – think about the color and shape- is it different?

3. Ask yoursel, “Is it rememberable”? Is it instantly recognizable?”

4. Is it clear? What does your logo say about your business?

5. Brandability. Can you see the logo when it is in small print and when it is larger? Can you include the company

name?

What makes these well-known logos so successful?

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Activity #4

Pricing Product Worksheet

PRICE YOUR PRODUCT

Use the package labels and your ingredient and package receipts to calculate the cost of each candy order. An order

is known as a unit.

Ingredient 1:

# servings per package: x # of pieces per serving: = total pieces per package

cost per package $ / total pieces per package = cost per piece $

cost per piece $ x pieces in a “unit” = cost per unit $

Ingredient 2:

# servings per package: x # of pieces per serving: = total pieces per package

cost per package $ / total pieces per package = cost per piece $

cost per piece $ x pieces in a “unit” = cost per unit $

Ingredient 3:

# servings per package: x # of pieces per serving: = total pieces per package

cost per package $ / total pieces per package = cost per piece $

cost per piece $ x pieces in a “unit” = cost per unit $

Packaging:

cost of bulk packaging: / # of pieces = cost per piece $

Add each ingredient “cost per unit” and the packaging cost to calculate the cost per unit of your product.

Cost per Unit

Ingredient 1: Cost per Unit: $

Ingredient 2: Cost per Unit: $

Ingredient 3: Cost per Unit: $

Ingredient 4: Cost per Unit: $

Total cost per unit $

Total cost per unit $ x 2 = $ Price to charge (cost x 2) Adjusted price: $

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Activity #4

Pricing Product Worksheet

PRICE YOUR PRODUCT

Use the package labels and your ingredient and package receipts to calculate the cost of each candy order. An order

is knows as a unit.

Ingredient 1: Pretzels

# servings per package:

x # of pieces per serving:

= total pieces per package

432

cost per package

$2.79

/ total pieces per package

432

= cost per piece

$.006

cost per piece

$.006

x pieces in a “unit”

= cost per unit

$.072

Ingredient 2: Candy Melts

# servings per package:

x # of pieces per serving:

= total pieces per package

144

cost per package

$2.55

/ total pieces per package

144

= cost per piece

$.018

cost per piece

$.018

x pieces in a “unit”

= cost per unit

$.21

Ingredient 3: Candy-coated Candy

# servings per package:

x # of pieces per serving:

= total pieces per package

1540

cost per package

$8.98

/ total pieces per package

1540

= cost per piece

$.005

cost per piece

$.005

x pieces in a “unit”

= cost per unit

$.06

Packaging: Plastic Sandwich Zip Bags

cost of bulk packaging:

4.02

/ # of pieces

200

= cost per piece

$.02

Add each ingredient “cost per unit” and the packaging cost to calculate the cost per unit of your product.

Cost per Unit

Ingredient 1:

Pretzels

Cost per Unit:

$.072

Ingredient 2:

Candy Melts

Cost per Unit:

$.21

Ingredient 3:

Candy Coated Candy

Cost per Unit:

$.06

Ingredient 4:

Plastic Zip Bag

Cost per Unit:

$.02

Total cost per unit:

$.362

Total cost per unit

$.362

x 2 =

$.724

Price to charge (cost x 2) Adjusted price:

$.75 or $1

EXAMPLE WORKSHEET: PRETZEL BITES

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4-H Club Meeting 3

Candy Coating and Dipping

Supplies

Candy coating

Sucker sticks or skewers

Large marshmallows

Other things to dip such as cookies, ridged potato

chips, strawberries, etc.

Sucker molds, sticks

Food grade paint brushes (optional – for more

experienced members)

Sprinkles or other decorations

Microwave and small bowls, plug-in skillet and glass

jars, OR candy melting plug in pots

Small bags and ribbon to package products

“Market Research” worksheet for each member

• Purchase the ingredients and supplies to make the recipes. Make copies of the Market Research worksheet

for each 4Her (or 4H family).

INTRODUCTION

PRIOR TO THE MEETING

During this club meeting, 4-H members will vote on a candy company logo. Members will also make several

different candy or chocolate coated treats. You as the leader can decide how many they make. Talk to 4-Hers about

doing their best work – these products should be of a high enough quality that someone would want to purchase

them.

WHAT TO DO

1. Teach members how to use candy coating and chocolate.

2. Make various dipped treats.

3. While treats are drying and/or while you are enjoying some, vote on company logo.

4. Talk about market research. Hand out Market Research papers and ask 4Hers to complete them before next

meeting.

Photo retrieved from www.wilton.com

CANDY MELTS

Ingredients

Activity #1

Candy Melts

• Microwave (optional)

• Melting pot

• Double boiler

• Candy melts (any flavor)

It is very important that you do not overheat candy melts. They are very easy to burn if melted too quickly at too

hot of a temperature. There are several methods of melting candy melts, we’ve outlined three methods.

1. Microwave Method

a. Place candy melts in microwave-safe bowl. It will take longer to melt properly- but it is important to

microwave at a lower temperature if possible and for small amounts of time. It is VERY easy to ruin an entire

bag of candy melts otherwise. See the diagram below.

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1 2 3 4 5

1. Before microwaving

2. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

3. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

4. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

5. 10 seconds at 50%, stir

2. Candy Melting Pot

a. To preheat, place silicone pot in heating base; turn switch to Melt for 5 minutes.

b. Use Wilton Candy Melts candy or chop melting chocolate into small pieces. Use smaller amounts for faster

melting.

c. Stir candy occasionally until completely melted. Add more candy if desired, up to MAX FILL line.

d. When completely melted, move switch to Warm to keep candy fluid.

e. If candy begins to cool and thicken, switch back to Melt.

f. When finished, switch to Off and let pot cool before cleaning.

3. Double Boiler Method

a. Use a double boiler or pan filled with 2-3 inches of boiling water with glass

bowl fitted over it.

b. Stir occasionall, watching closely.

c. Once candy is melted, turn heat to low.

Photos used with permission (12/2016): http://www.reneeconnercake.com/hippity-hoppity-easters-on-its-way/

Photo used with permission (12/2016): www.wilton.com

Photo used with permission (12/16): www.thecraftychicks.com

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Activity #2

Candy Dipping

CANDY DIPPING

You can dip many things in melted candy. Use your imagination. Ask yourself - is this sturdy enough to dip and not

break? Will this taste good covered in candy melts or chocolate? Some suggestions: strawberries, cookies, pretzel

rods, cake pops, ridged potato chips

Tools for Dipping

1. Try different tools and methods to see what works best. You can purchase

tools specifically for dipping or try tools in your kitchen. Two forks, spatulas,

etc.,might work well. How can you avoid leaving bits of food in the chocolate?

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Sprinkles and Decoration

1. Brainstorm the best ways to add sprinkles and decoration without getting any into the chocolate or

spilling all over. You might try rolling items in sprinkles on a plate or sprinkling candies over while

twisting the item.

Using Molds with Chocolate

1. Place sucker sticks in mold – then pour candy in.

2. Once the candy melts are melted, it is easy and simple to pour them into chocolate sucker molds.

3. There are a several techniques you can use.

a. You can carefully dip a spoon into the melts and pour into the mold.

b. Another helpful tool is called a candy funnel. It has a stopper so that you can pour just the amount of candy

you want into the mold.

c. Candy squeeze bottle.

d. Piping bag.

4. Remember to softly tap the mold on the counter to get any air pockets out. If you want them to

harden faster you can put them in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Carefully tap or twist them out of

the mold once hardened.

Photos retrieved from www.wilton.com

Photos retrieved from www.thecraftingchicks.com

Ingredients

• Tools for dipping (see directions)

• Candy for dipping

• Sprinkles for decorating

• Sticks for dipping

• Sucker molds

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Painting in Candy Molds

1. It is also fun to “paint” in candy molds. An easy way to have several colors of candy melts ready and

available is to melt them in glass jars and place in electric skillet that is filled with boiling water. Water

should reach 1/3 of the way up the jar.

2. To paint, dip food safe paint brush into melted candy and carefully paint the area you want. You can

turn over the mold to see how the painted area will look when the sucker comes out of the mold.

Photos retrieved (12/2016): www.hungryhappenings.com

Activity #3

Candy Company

CANDY COMPANY

Company Logo

1. Once candy has been dipped or is in molds and is setting up, talk about the candy company.

2. Ask members to show their company logo ideas. Use the same voting technique as in lesson 2 to pick the

company logo. This logo will be used on the order forms, product packaging and any promotional materials.

3. If the member whose design is selected would like to take it home and perfect it a little more, ask him or her to

return it at the next meeting.

Market Research

1. Talk about the importance of doing market research to find out what customers are interested in purchasing

and at what price. It is important for companies to do research with potential customers. Make sure to discuss

if members are able to make the products at a high enough quality that people will be willing to purchase them.

For example: dipping chocolate and adding sprinkles can be messy. Are your members able to do it well enough

that someone would pay for it?

2. Hand out a market research form to members. Ask them to approach two to three people during the upcoming

week and ask them the questions on the form. Bring the form back for the next meeting to discuss.

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Reflect

• What was the hardest thing to dip in melted candy? Why?

• Do you think someone would be willing to buy what you made?

Apply

• What did you find when you did market research?

• Were the answers to your questions similar? Or did they vary?

Citizenship

As members work together to form a company, they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect,

planning, negotiation and critical thinking.

4-H MISSION MANDATES

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Mastery

Encourage 4-Hers to do their best while dipping marshmallows and other items in melted candy coating.

Suggest that each candy made should be of high quality (fair worthy). Encourage kids to ask themselves

“would I buy this?”

Resources:

http://www.reneeconnercake.com/hippity-hoppity-easters-on-its-way/

www.wilton.com

www.thecraftingchicks.com

www.hungryhappenings.com

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CANDY COMPANY MARKET RESEARCH

From 1-5, how likely would you be to purchase this item?

(1 being not at all & 5 being very likely). Circle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

How much would you pay for this sucker? Circle your answer.

$0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $__________ Not sure

Would fancier packaging affect your decision to buy this item?

Yes No Maybe

JOLLY SUCKERS

1 sucker made from 5 Jolly Ranchers and 1 Lifesaver.

From 1-5, how likely would you be to purchase this item?

(1 being not at all & 5 being very likely). Circle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

How much would you pay for this sucker? Circle your answer.

$0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $__________ Not sure

Would fancier packaging affect your decision to buy this item?

Yes No Maybe

HARD SUCKERS

3 suckers per order

From 1-5, how likely would you be to purchase this item?

(1 being not at all & 5 being very likely). Circle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

How much would you pay for this sucker? Circle your answer.

$0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $__________ Not sure

Would fancier packaging affect your decision to buy this item?

Yes No Maybe

PRETZEL BITES

12 squares per order

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CANDY COMPANY MARKET RESEARCH

From 1-5, how likely would you be to purchase this item?

(1 being not at all & 5 being very likely). Circle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

How much would you pay for this sucker? Circle your answer.

$0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $__________ Not sure

Would fancier packaging affect your decision to buy this item?

Yes No Maybe

PEANUT CLUSTERS

4 per order

From 1-5, how likely would you be to purchase this item?

(1 being not at all & 5 being very likely). Circle your answer.

1 2 3 4 5

How much would you pay for this sucker? Circle your answer.

$0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $__________ Not sure

Would fancier packaging affect your decision to buy this item?

Yes No Maybe

MARSHMALLOW POPS

4 per order

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4-H Club Meeting 4

Making Fudge

Supplies

• Purchase the ingredients needed to make fudge.

• Figure out the cost of each candy recipe that the 4-H club has made. Receipts and packages of ingredients

will be needed to do this. It will also be necessary to determine how many pieces of candy will be in each order.

From past experience these amounts are suggested:

a. Jolly Pops – 1

b. Hard Lollipops – 3

c. Peanut Clusters – 4 small

d. Pretzel Bites – 12

e. Candy Coated Marshmallow Pops – 3

f. Frosting Fudge or Regular Fudge- 4 small pieces.

• Once the cost of each candy is known, write or type it on the “Decision Making” handout before copying for

each 4-H member. Leave space in the chart box so the youth can write in it as well.

PRIOR TO THE MEETING

Poster and marker

Copies of “Decision Time” worksheet

WHAT TO DO

Make fudge; While fudge is setting, review market research and decide what kinds and prices of candy to sell.

After the meeting: Once you decide as a group which kind of candy you will be making and selling, you will need

to put together an order form BEFORE the next meeting that you can hand out to parents. An example of an

order form is attached. If you would like a copy of the order form you can edit and make your own, email darlene.

[email protected].

Before the next meeting: Remind youth to bring parents to the last half hour of the next club meeting. A parents,

meeting will be held to help explain the candy selling process as well as production and delivery.

Activity 1 Supplies

12-ounce bag candy melts

14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Optional: ¼ - ½ cup nuts

Optional: ½ tsp vanilla

Activity 2 Supplies

12 oz. white almond bark or white candy melts

16 oz. strawberry frosting

Confetti heart sprinkles

INTRODUCTION

During this club meeting, 4-H members will make two different kinds of fudge and decide which of their candies will

be offered to sell.

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Activity #1

Candy Melt Fudge

CANDY MELT FUDGE

1. Pour candy melts and sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan.

2. Cook on low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. If desired, stir in nuts and vanilla.

3. Spread evenly into 8 or 10 inch square pan lined with wax paper.

4. Chill 2 hours or until firm.

5. Turn onto cutting board, peel off paper and cut into squares. Store in airtight container, at room temperature.

6. Note: The fudge may not have time to set up during 4-H club meeting- so you can scoop fudge into cups and send

it home with spoons as “Fudge in a cup.”

Activity #2

Pink Frosting Fudge

PINK FROSTING FUDGE

1. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the almond bark in

30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and

smooth.

2. Stir in the frosting.

3. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch pan lined with lightly

greased parchment paper with edges hanging over the sides.

Sprinkle with hearts, lightly pressing them in to make sure

they stick.

4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove fudge from pan using

the excess parchment paper as handles. Cut into bite-size

pieces, cleaning the knife between cuts for clean edges.

5. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

6. Try out other flavor combinations such as double chocolate

with chocolate bark and chocolate icing.

7. Note: The fudge may not have time to set up during 4-H club

meeting, so you can scoop fudge into cups and send it home

with spoons as “Fudge in a cup.”

• 12 oz. white almond bark or white candy melts

• 16 oz. strawberry frosting

• Confetti heart sprinkles

Ingredients

• 12-ounce bag candy melts

• 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

• Optional: ¼ - ½ cup nuts

• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla

Ingredients

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Activity #2

Company Business

WHAT CANDY SHOULD WE SELL?

1. To help the group decide what kind of candy to sell, use the “Decision Making” chart to discuss some important

issues.*

2. *The club leader will need to figure out the cost of each candy BEFORE this club meeting. Write the cost and price

(x2) on handouts or poster board.

3. You may want to give each 4-Her his or her own copy of this form or you could write it on poster board or large

paper so everyone can see it and copy it down on their chart.

4. You can rate each area using smiley faces. In each category draw a smiley face, neutral face or frowny face. This

method has been found helpful to children when deciding whether or not a candy is a good choice to sell.

5. Once you fill out the form, use it to help you decide which candy to produce and sell. Although everyone’s opinion

will be important, the club leader will have final say on what candy or candies will be made.

6. You will also need to decide how many kinds of candy you will be selling. From past 4-H Candy Company club’s

experiences, it is recommended to offer no more than three.

7. Before the next meeting the 4-H club leader will need to put together an order form to give out to 4-Hers and

parents at the next meeting. A sample order form is included. If you would like an editable version that is similar, you

can contact Darlene Christensen at darlene.christ[email protected].

8. *As a club you will want to decide if you are willing to take checks as payment. If so, decide which 4-H leader will be

purchasing the groceries to make the candy and have checks written to that person.

Reflect

• Which type of fudge was the most difficult to make? Why?

• How big of a slice of fudge do you think should be in an order to sell?

Apply

• What was the decision making process in deciding which candy to sell?

• What was difficult about deciding what to sell?

4-H MISSION MANDATES

Citizenship

As members work together to form a company, they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect,

planning, negotiation and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Belonging

During the “Decision Time” activity, make sure that each 4-H club member is heard. Call on quieter children

to get ideas from them. A sense of belonging will be felt by every club member if everyone’s opinion is heard

while deciding which kind of candy or candies to sell.

http://www.everythingmommyhood.com/2015/01/recipe-strawberry-valentines-day-fudge.html permission given

1/17Recipe and photo credit: www.wilton.com permission given 12/16

Resources:

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Candy Cost per order Price per order

(cost x 2)

Are people willing to

spend that much?

Production

Can you make it

quickly?

Difficulty

Can it be made well

enough to sell?

Delivery

Can it be delivered

without being

damaged?

Research

Response from

market research.

Would people buy it?

Jolly Suckers

1 per order

Hard Lollipops

3 per order

Peanut Clusters

4 small per order

Pretzel Bites

12 per order

Candy Coated

Marshmallow Pops

4 per order

Frosting Fudge

4 small pieces per

order

This recipe was made

after market research

was completed so no

information is available.

Fudge

4 small pieces per

order

This recipe was made

after market research

was completed so no

information is available.

CANDY COMPANY DECISION TIME!

Think about each kind of candy...write a smiley face, neutral face or frowny face below each column. Think about which candies would be the best to sell.

4-H Candy Company Order Form.

Fill in name and number. Then mark

the items you’d like to order. Tally

up the total at the end.

Pretzel Bites

1 pkg = 1

dozen

1 dozen pkgs

(1 dozen

each)

1 large Jolly

Sucker

1 dozen Jolly

Suckers

1 pkg Peanut

Clusters (4

per pkg)

1 dozen

peanut

cluster pkgs

(4 per pkg)

Total Amount

(Please pay

now)

Name & Phone Number

$1 $10 $1 $10 $1 $10 TOTAL

Seller’s Name:_______________________________________ Amount of Money turned in:___________________________

4-H Candy Company

We have the skills.

We have the candy.

Pretzel Bites Jolly Suckers

Peanut Clusters

ALL ORDERS MUST

BE PREPAID!

We will deliver orders the

week before Valentine’s Day.

SAMPLE ORDER FORM

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4-H Club Meeting 5

Cream Cheese Candies and Candy Dots

Supplies

• Purchase ingredients for candy recipes.

• Develop and print an order form to give out to 4-Hers and parents. A sample order form is included in club

meeting 4. If you would like an editable version that is similar, email [email protected].

PRIOR TO THE MEETING

Order forms – copies for parents and 4-Hers

Optional – Large envelopes for collecting cash

WHAT TO DO

Make cream cheese mints and candy dots.

Review order form with 4-Hers and practice making a pitch to sell candy.

Parent meeting - explain how orders will be taken, and times scheduled to produce and deliver candy.

Activity 1 Supplies

3 oz cream cheese, softened

1 tsp mint extract

3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Gel food coloring (optional)

Food industry gloves

Activity 2 Supplies

1.5 cups of powdered sugar

Egg white substitute – equivalent of 1 egg

1/4 tsp of powdered drink flavoring

Sandwich size zip bags or frosting piping bags

Copies of candy dot templates

Wax paper

Double-sided tape

Scissors

1. A few days before club meeting 6, do the following:

2. Have each 4-Her report to you how many orders of each kind of candy they have sold AND have the money “in

hand”. Remind kids that you WILL NOT purchase ingredients for orders that have not been paid for in advance.

3. Ask families to sign up for production times to make candy. It is best to only have two to three 4-Hers

producing candy at a time if possible.

4. The 4-H leader will need to purchase all the ingredients for production. Once the cash and/or checks are turned

in, the leader will be reimbursed for expenses.

PRIOR TO NEXT MEETING

iNTRODUCTION

In this club meeting, 4-H club members will learn various cooking techniques while making cream cheese mints and

candy dots. In conjunction with this, they will also learn aspects of business and how to run a company. 4-Hers will

make two kinds of candy and practice making a sales pitch. After this club meeting, pre-orders will be taken so that

candy will be made fresh “to order.”

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Activity #1

Cream Cheese Mints

CREAM CHEESE MINTS

1. Using a mixer, cream the cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add extract. If using gel food color, add it next.

3. Cream again till light and fluffy. Slowly add in powdered sugar 1 cup at

a time. Make sure to scrape down sides of mixing bowl. Once all sugar

is added and well combined, wash hands again and put on food industry

gloves.

4. Roll dough into teaspoon sized balls.

5. Place balls on wax paper-lined tray.

6. Use a fork to flatten.

7. Let mints dry for 12 hours, then turn over to let bottom side dry.

8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

9. Mints will keep for at least a week.

10. Important Food Safety Information: Because cream cheese mints have cream cheese in them they are “perishable”

which means they need to be refrigerated. If you were to sell cream cheese mints it would be important to keep

them refrigerated after making, and to include a message “must be refrigerated” on the package.

Activity #2

Candy Dots

CANDY DOTS

1. Using an electric mixer, whip the egg white substitute and the powdered

sugar together for about 4- 5 minutes. Start on a low speed to prevent

powdered sugar from flying out.

2. Separate recipe into four equal parts.

3. Add the drink powder and stir it up with a spoon.

4. Place your colored mixtures into plastic baggies or frosting bags.

5. Cut a small piece off the tip of the baggies and make small dots on the

wax side of your paper strips.

6. The candies will harden completely overnight. To quicken hardening, you

can place them in the freezer. You can still eat them when they are slightly

squishy but they will smear and run.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar

• Egg white substitute – equivalent of 1 egg

• 1/4 tsp of powdered drink flavoring

• Sandwich size zip bags or frosting piping bags

• Copies of candy dot templates

• Wax paper

• Double sided tape

• Scissors

Ingredients

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1 tsp mint extract

• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• Gel food coloring-optional

• Food industry gloves

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Activity #3

Candy Orders

CANDY ORDER

1. Hand out a copy of the order form to each 4-Her. Go over each part of the form.

2. Practice making a sale with one 4-Her being the sales person and one the potential buyer.

3. Go over tips to make a good sales pitch.

4. Have 4-Hers actually fill out a practice order form to make sure they understand all the areas that need to be

completed.

5. Suggestions for making a good sales pitch:

a. Speak clearly and loudly

b. Smile

c. Talk simply and directly about what you are doing. Here’s a sample sales pitch:

d. Sample Sales Pitch “Hi- I’m Mike and I am part of the 4-H Candy Company. We are learning how to make

candy and sell it. Do you have a moment to look at my order form so I can show you the different kinds of

candy I am making myself and delivering to people? (Show order form to person.) We have three different

kinds of candy – Jolly Pops, Pretzel Bites and Peanut Clusters. You can see they are inexpensively priced and

will be packaged in a pretty way if you want to give them as a present. They are made fresh and delivered the

same day. How many can I put you down for?”

Questions customers may ask.

1. Do you need the money now or when you deliver?

a. Possible Answer: I need the money ahead of time so we are able to purchase the ingredients for the candy we

will be making.

2. How do I know you will be following food safety rules when you are making these?

a. Possible Answer: We have learned about food safety and will be washing hands, wearing aprons and hats and

will prepare all the candy in the same kitchen while following food safety codes.

3. Why should I buy from you when I can buy pre-made candy from another fundraiser?

a. Possible Answer: We make each piece of candy from scratch so it is unique and fresh. We are not doing a

fundraiser - but are working as a company to make and sell items. I will get to keep the profits of each sale I

personally make and deliver.

4. Where do I have to pick up my candy?

a. Possible Answer: We will be delivering candy to you to make it simple and easy.

PARENT MEETING

Discuss with parents that 4-Hers will be taking order forms home to sell candy. Each 4-H member will be allowed to

keep 50% of the profit from the orders they sell, make and deliver. The order form and all money from orders will be

due BEFORE the next meeting. Give parents a copy of the order form and if you wish, envelopes for 4-Hers to use to

put money in. Candy orders will be produced during club meeting 6.

4-Hers can sign up for different times during that week to come and fill orders. Due to food safety and quality control,

it is strongly recommended that all candy be made in the same kitchen. If the leader’s kitchen isn’t big enough and

a larger area is needed- consider contacting your Cooperative Extension office or area church to see if there is a

kitchen available to use.

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It will also be required that a parent/helper/older teen come to help 4-Hers produce and deliver the candy sold

during the candy production week (the week after this meeting).

4-Hers need to remember that the amount of candy sold will equal the amount of time needed to work to fill the

orders – and to deliver them. If 4-Hers have an otherwise busy week the week of candy production they will want to

limit sales.

The advice from leaders of past 4-H Candy Company clubs is to limit the amount of candy each 4-Her can sell. The

amount of time to make and deliver the candy orders can be extensive. You as the leader may want to set limitations

ahead of time. Limitations may also help prevent hurt feelings when one 4-Her is allowed to sell a large amount of

candy compared to another 4-Her whose parents may have greatly limited how much he or she could sell. The profits

earned are closer to equal amounts with limitations.

4-Hers will need to take an order form as well as a small amount of change with them when they go to make sales.

4-Hers can approach neighbors, church members, family and friends to purchase candy from the 4-H Candy

Company. Please remind them to respect the “no soliciting” signs that businesses may have posted.

Ask parents to work with their child(ren) when adding up the amount of each sale, taking the correct money and

counting back change correctly while selling.

Reflect

• Why is it important for the 4-H leader to have the money from the orders taken before the candy is

made?

• Why is it necessary to use wax paper when piping candy dots on the template?

Apply

• What would happen if someone canceled an order after the supplies were purchased?

• What could happen if someone ate a cream cheese mint that wasn’t refrigerated?

4-H MISSION MANDATES

Citizenship

As 4-Hers work together to form a company they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect, plan-

ning, negotiation and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Independence

Encourage 4-H club members to work independently when selling candy. Remind them to speak clearly and

loudly when approaching potential buyers.

Resources:

Instructions and Photo credit: USU Extension, Tooele County

Received 4/16: http://chocolatechocolateandmore.com/cream-cheese-mints/

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CANDY DOTS TEMPLATE

Candy dot template. Print. Cover with wax paper. Use double sided tape to adhere wax paper. Pipe!

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4-H Club Meeting 6

Filling Candy Orders

Supplies

Ingredients and supplies to make all candy orders

Packaging for candy orders

• Purchase all necessary supplies for candy orders.

PRIOR TO MEETING

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Activity #1

Things to Know

Help club members create candy to fulfill candy orders, package them and give them the home assignment to

deliver them the same day.

WHAT TO DO

Talk about hand washing – hands should be washed for 15-20 seconds with warm water and soap. Talk about the NO

LICKING fingers rule. This is a common temptation for kids. You may consider playing a game of “catch me” and ask

kids to be on the look out for finger lickers. If you as the leader see some poor food safety, address it immediately

and ask 4-Her to rewash hands. It is a good idea to wear a hat or pull hair back when making candy.

FOOD SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

In this club meeting, 4-Hers will wrap up their candy making experience by filling candy orders and packaging them

for same-day delivery.

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It is important to make orders the correct size and number. For example, a past 4-H Candy Company sold peanut

clusters – four per order. Small cookie scoops were purchased to make each cluster so they would be equal in size.

Even with the scoops many 4-Hers made the clusters bigger. Because it had been advertised that each order would

get four clusters and therefore the orders couldn’t be filled with two or three large clusters - money was lost. It took

twice the amount of ingredients than it should have if the proper size had been made by everyone. Although the club

made money selling the jolly pops and pretzel bites, it lost money on the peanut clusters.

You may want to talk to 4-Hers to encourage them to take their time and make each order their best work. A good

way to think about it is: Would I want to enter this in county fair?

QUALITY CONTROL

It is helpful to make a copy of completed order forms. Keep one for yourself and one for the 4-Her. Before the club

meeting make sure you have enough grocery plastic bags, boxes, etc. to put orders in for delivery. You may want to

purchase adhesive tags so you can put customer names on each order to make delivery easier. You can also make

tags with the company logo on them with a space for the name of orders.

DELIVERY SUGGESTIONS

Reflect

• What would happen if you did not take precautions when delivering the candy orders?

• What would happen if you made peanut clusters bigger than you had planned?

Apply

• Would you lose money when running a company if you used more ingredients for a product than you

planned?

• What would happen if someone asked for a refund if the candy orders were ruined when delivered?

4-H MISSION MANDATES

Citizenship

As 4-Hers work together to form a company they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect, plan-

ning, negotiation and critical thinking.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Mastery

Encourage 4-Hers to take their time and do their best when filling candy orders. Encourage kids to ask

themselves “would I buy this?”

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4-H End of Club Celebration

Pulling Taffy and Fruity Pixie Sticks

• Determine how much profit each 4-Her has made through his or her individual sales. Prepare it in an envelope to

present to 4Hers. You may consider giving some company awards such as “most helpful employee” for the 4-Her

who goes above and beyond to help others fill their orders.

• You will want to make up the recipe for the homemade taffy ahead of time. This is necessary because it takes

several hours for the taffy to cool enough to be worked with. Unless you want to have a longer meeting you will not

have enough time to let taffy cool. You can make the recipe ahead of time several days in advance. The taffy can be

stored in a cool dry place for several weeks until you are ready to pull it. To pull it later, warm the candy in the oven

at 300 degrees. It takes about five minutes to have it soft enough to pull.

• To prepare for the pixie sticks, you will need to hot glue one end of the paper straws shut. Be careful not to burn

yourself. Low temp glue does not work well, so it is best if you can glue ahead of time and not have 4-H members

work with the hot glue gun.

PRIOR TO THE MEETING

Activity #1

Homemade Taffy

HOMEMADE TAFFY

• 2 1/2 lbs sugar

• 2 1/2 lbs light corn syrup

• 1/2 pint whipping cream

• 1/8 cup coconut oil

• 2 envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin dissolved in

½ cup cold water. (Add ½ cup hot water to it before

adding it to the candy.)

• Wax paper taffy squares (you can purchase on-line) or

wax paper you have cut into squares

• Candy food coloring and flavors

• Plastic gloves (to prevent food coloring staining hands)

• Kitchen scissors or knife/cutting board

• Food thermometer

Ingredients

1/8 cup granulated sugar

1/8 cup freeze-dried fruit

or freeze-dried powder

Decorative paper straws

Hot glue gun and sticks

Size 5 round icing tips

Ziplock sandwich bags

Small bowls

Scissors

Toothpicks

Tape (optional)

Spice or coffee grinder

Cash profits separated out in envelopes for each member

Optional: Company awards for different categories such

as “Most Helpful.”

Activity 3 Supplies

Activity 1 Supplies

2 1/2 lbs sugar

2 1/2 lbs light corn syrup

1/2 pint whipping cream

1/8 cup coconut oil

2 envelopes powdered

unflavored gelatin

Wax paper squares

Candy food coloring and flavors

Plastic gloves

Kitchen scissors or knife/cutting

board

Food thermometer

Activity 2 Supplies

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1. In a large heavy-duty pan bring sugar, light corn syrup and cream to a rolling boil.

2. Add coconut oil and unflavored gelatin mixture to the pan of boiling candy. Do not stir it after you add the

coconut oil and gelatin.

3. Let it cook until it reaches 242 degrees. Be sure you have an accurate thermometer. Candy can easily be

overcooked and will become hard. Cook it to the soft ball stage. You can test the doneness by dropping a small

spoonful of candy into cold water. It is ready when it forms a soft ball.

4. Have two 9 X 13 pans well buttered. Do not use spray butter or lite butter. When the candy reaches 242 degrees,

carefully pour it into your buttered pans.

5. Make sure to let the candy cool before you handle it comfortably. This can take several hours. If you make a half

or quarter batch it will cool faster.

6. You do not need to pull all the candy at once. The taffy can be stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks until

you are ready to pull it. To pull it later, warm the candy in the oven at 300 degrees. It takes about five minutes to

have it soft enough to pull. This taffy can be pulled for a long time because it doesn’t go hard.

7. As you pull the taffy, add food coloring and flavoring. Pull into long rope. Cut into bite size pieces with kitchen

scissors.

8. Always wrap the candy pieces in wax paper or they will stick all together.

Activity #1

Homemade Taffy

1. Grind freeze dried fruit into a powder. (You can also purchase freeze dried powder for many fruits.) The best way

to grind is in a spice or coffee grinder. Pulse until fruit is ground to a fine powder.

2. Pour freeze dried fruit powder into zip lock sandwich bag. Add 1/8 cup sugar. Zip closed – releasing the air – and

mix thoroughly.

3. Insert a size 5 round icing tip into open end of straw. Clip a SMALL corner off the zip lock bag corner. Line up the

bag with the icing tip and fill. Only fill the straw HALF WAY full. This will happen very quickly. If the tip gets clogged

it may help to use a toothpick to help unclog it. Fold the top of the straw to seal. You may want to tape the end to

keep from spilling. It helps to have a small bowl under the straw to catch any pixie dust that gets spilled.

Activity #2

Fruity Pixie Sticks

These pixie sticks are similar to other homemade pixie sticks that use powdered sugar drink mix. These are

“slightly healthier” because freeze dried fruit or powder is used. You can purchase freeze dried fruit in most

grocery stores in the food storage section. Remember – freeze dried fruit is different than dried fruit.

• 1/8 cup granulated sugar

• 1/8 cup freeze-dried fruit or freeze-dried fruit powder

• Decorative PAPER straws (you will need to hot glue

one end of these closed to prevent spilling).

• Size 5 round icing tips

• Zip lock sandwich bags

• Small bowls

• Scissors

• Toothpicks

• Tape (optional)

• Spice or coffee grinder* (not necessary if using freeze

dried fruit powder)

• Hot glue gun and sticks

Ingredients

FRUITY PIXIE STICKS

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Activity #3

Candy Company

Have awards ceremony giving each 4-Her his or her profits from the candy sold and hand out any awards

you may have decided to give.

CANDY COMPANY

Reflect

• What in particular did you learn about business during 4-H Candy Company?

• What particular thing did you learn about cooking and kitchen skills during 4-H Candy Company?

Apply

• If you decided you wanted to own a company, what things would you use that you learned during 4H Candy Com-

pany?

• How will you change the way you cook or make things in the kitchen after this?

Citizenship

As 4Hers work together to form a company they will gain citizenship skills such as fairness, respect, planning,

negotiation and critical thinking.

4-H MISSION MANDATES

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Resources:

Homemade Taffy: Miriam Force, Washington County 4-H

Pixie Sticks: Recipe and photo permission to use received 3/17: http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.

com/2012/01/guest-post-homemade-pixie-sticks.html

Belonging

Hold an awards ceremony in which each 4-H club member will receive his or her profits from the candy sold.

Give certificates or special awards for 4-H club members who have gone above and beyond in some way. For

example – most helpful to others.

RECIPE BOOK

4-H CANDY COMPANY

Table of Contents

Club Meeting 1

Jolly Pops

Hard Sucker Candies

III

Club Meeting 2

Peanut Clusters

Pretzel Bites

Club Meeting 5

Cream Cheese Mints

Candy Dots

VII

Club Meeting 3

Candy Melts

Candy Dipping

Club Meeting 4

Candy Melt Fudge

Pink Frosting Fudge

End of Club Celebration

Homemade Taffy

Fruity Pixie Sticks

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• Jolly Rancher hard candies

• Life Savers hard candies

• Short lollipop sticks

• Cookie sheet

• Parchment paper

JOLLY POPS Recipe

HARD CANDY SUCKERS Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Remove plastic wrapper from Jolly Rancher

and Life Savers candies. Following the picture shown lay out three different

flowers on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. No more than three

flowers should be placed on one cookie sheet to prevent candy from melting

against side of pan. You can design flowers with any colors you wish. You can

have 5 or 6 “petals”

Carefully place cookie sheet into oven. You may have to carefully reach into

the oven and rearrange candies if they move during this process.

Bake for 5-8 minutes. Watch closely. Candies can easily be overbaked and will

look “runny.”

Once candies are baked place lollipop stick into center of flower and carefully

twist stick until it is completely covered with candy. Allow lollipop to cool for 10

minutes before removing from pan. Wrap and enjoy!

Photo used with permission from USU Extension, Tooele County

Source:

Basic Concept of jolly suckers from “DIY Lollipop Flowers with Dreamflight6000”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZVw4eAT_gU

DIRECTIONS

Spray mold lightly with nonstick spray.

In the 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine 1 cup sugar with 1/2 cup corn

syrup. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes and 10

seconds. Using a hot pad, carefully remove from microwave. Remove plastic –

pulling it away from you.

Be very careful because the steam WILL burn you! Use a new piece of plastic

wrap to cover and return to microwave for another 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

Stir in food coloring until you get the color you want and then add a few drops

of flavoring. Immediately pour into molds and insert sticks. Let set up until

hard and release from molds.

Wrap suckers in plastic bags, tie with ribbon and attach a cute label.

Recipe source:

http://closetcrafterohio.blogspot.com/2011/06/easy-microwave-suckers.html

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• Nonstick spray

• 4-cup glass measuring cup

(plastic will melt with extend-

ed time and heat)

• 1 cup corn syrup

• Plastic wrap

• Microwave

• Hot pad

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 1 bag of pretzel squares

• 1 bag of candy melts

• 1 bag of coated chocolate

candies

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• Cocktail peanuts

• Chocolate chips or

chocolate candy melts

• Cookie sheet or tray

• Wax paper

• Spoon or cookie dough

scoop

PEANUT CLUSTERS Recipe

PRETZEL BITES Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

Lay out as many pretzels as you’d like to make.

Place a candy melt on top of each pretzel square.

Put the cookie sheet into the oven. Cooking time will be quick—somewhere

between 3 and 5 minutes. Watch the oven and check candy melts often to

make sure they don’t melt entirely or burn.

Remove from the oven and immediately place a chocolate coated candy on

top of each pretzel.

Let all of the pretzel bites cool thoroughly before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe and photo source, used with permission, March 2016:

www.withsprinklesontop.net/?p=1392

DIRECTIONS

You can make peanut clusters two different ways. Use which ever method

works the best for your 4-H club format.

In a slow cooker: Melt chocolate in slow cooker on low. Add peanuts. Mix

thoroughly. Scoop onto wax paper-lined tray or cookie sheet.

In microwave, put chocolate in microwave safe dish. Melt on low 1 minute at a

time until melted. Add peanuts. Mix thoroughly. Scoop onto wax paper-lined

tray or cookie sheet.

Allow peanut clusters to cool. Place in refrigerator or freezer to quicken the

cooling process.

Recipe source:

Based on multiple sources, final from USU Extension, Tooele County

Photo used with permission from:

2010foodproject.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/national-peanut-cluster-day

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• Microwave (optional)

• Melting pot

• Double boiler

• Candy melts (any flavor)

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

CANDY MELTING Recipe

CANDY DIPPING Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave Method:

Place candy melts in microwave-safe bowl. It will take longer to melt properly-

but it is important to microwave at a lower temperature if possible and for

small amounts of time. It is VERY easy to ruin an entire bag of candy melts

otherwise. See the times below before microwaving:

1. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

2. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

3. 20 seconds at 50%, stir

4. 10 seconds at 50%, stir

Candy Melting Pot:

To preheat, place silicone pot in heating base; turn switch to Melt for 5 min

a. Use Wilton Candy Melts candy or chop melting chocolate into small

pieces. Use smaller amounts for faster melting.

b. Stir candy occasionally until completely melted. Add more candy if

desired, up to MAX FILL line.

c. When completely melted, switch to Warm to keep candy fluid.

d. If candy begins to cool and thicken, switch back to Melt.

e. When finished, switch to Off and let pot cool before cleaning.

Double Boilier Method:

Use a double boiler or pan filled with 2-3” of boiling water with glass bowl fitted

over it. Stir occasionally- watching closely. Once candy is melted turn heat to

low.

Recipe and photo source, used with permission, December 2016:

http://www.reneeconnercake.com/hippity-hoppity-easters-on-its-way/

DIRECTIONS

Try different tools and methods to see what works best. You can purchase

tools specifically for dipping or try tools in your kitchen. Two forks, spatulas,

etc. might work well. Brainstorm what ways work the best to add sprinkles

and decoration without getting any into the chocolate or spilling all over. You

might try rolling items in sprinkles on a plate or sprinkling candies over while

twisting the item.

1. Place sucker sticks in mold, then pour in candy. Once the candy melts are

melted, it is easy and simple to pour them into chocolate sucker molds.

2. There are several techniques you can use.

a. You can carefully dip a spoon into the melts and pour into the mold.

b. Another helpful tool is called a candy funnel. It has a stopper so that

you can pour just the amount of candy you want into the mold.

c. You can also use a candy squeeze bottle or piping bag.

3. Remember to softly tap the mold on the counter to get any air pockets

out. If you want them to harden faster, you can put them in the freezer

for 10-15 minutes. Carefully tap or twist them out of the mold once

hardened.

Photo source:

www.wilton.com

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• Tools for dipping (see

directions)

• Candy for dipping

• Sprinkles for decorating

• Sticks for dipping

• Sucker molds

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 12-ounce bag candy melts

• 14-ounce can sweetened

condensed milk

• Optional: ¼ - ½ cup nuts

• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 12 oz. white almond bark or

white candy melts

• 16 oz. strawberry frosting

• Confetti heart sprinkles

Candy Melt Fudge Recipe

PINK FROSTING FUDGE Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour candy melts and sweetened condensed milk into heavy saucepan.

2. Cook on low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. If

desired, stir in nuts and vanilla.

3. Spread evenly into 8 or 10 inch square pan lined with wax paper.

4. Chill 2 hours or until firm.

5. Turn onto cutting board, peel off paper and cut into squares. Store in

airtight container, at room temperature.

6. Note: The fudge may not have time to set up during 4-H club meeting- so

you can scoop it into cups and send it home with spoons as “Fudge in a

cup.”

Photo source: USU Extension, Tooele County

Recipe source, permission given, December 2016:

www.wilton.com

DIRECTIONS

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond bark in 30 second increments,

stirring after each, until melted and smooth.

2. Stir in the frosting.

3. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 inch pan lined with lightly greased parchment

paper with edges hanging over the sides. Sprinkle with hearts lightly

pressing them in to make sure they stick.

4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Remove fudge from pan using the excess

parchment paper as handles. Cut into bite-size pieces, cleaning the knife

between cuts for clean edges.

5. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

6. Try out other flavor combinations such as double chocolate with chocolate

bark and chocolate icing.

7. Note: The fudge may not have time to set up during 4-H club meeting, so

you can scoop it into cups and send it home with spoons as “Fudge in a

cup.”

Recipe and photo used with permission, Janurary 2017

http://www.everythingmommyhood.com/2015/01/recipe-strawberry-valentines-

day-fudge.html

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 3-ounce package cream

cheese, softened

• 1 tsp mint extract (or pep-

permint)

• 3 cups powdered sugar,

sifted

• Food coloring (optional)

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 1.5 cups of powdered sugar

• Egg white substitute equal

to 1 egg white

• 1/4 tsp Kool-Aid flavoring

CREAM CHEESE MINTS Recipe

CANDY DOTS Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a mixer, cream the cream cheese until smooth, add in extract and food

coloring if using. Cream again till light and fluffy. Slowly add in powdered sugar

and make sure to scrape down sides of mixing bowl.

Once all sugar is added and well combined, roll dough into teaspoon-sized

balls. Place balls on wax paper-lined tray,

Use a fork to flatten.

Let mints dry for 12 hours, then turn them over to let bottom side dry.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Mints will keep for at least

a week.

Recipe and photo used with permission, April 2016:

DIRECTIONS

Make paper strips to put your candy dots on. Cut plain white paper into strips 2

inches wide. Then cut wax paper into matching 2-inch wide strips. Connect the

two using clear double stick tape.

Using an electric mixer, whip the egg white substitute and the powdered sugar

together for 4- 5 minutes.

Separate the combined amount into four equal parts.

Add the Kool-Aid powder and stir with a spoon.

Place the colored mixtures into plastic baggies.

Cut a small piece off the tip of the baggies and make small dots on the wax

side of your paper strips.

The candies will harden completely overnight.

*Raw egg white can contain salmonella and pose a food safety risk. Always

use egg white substitute instead.

Recipe and photo used with permission, April 2016:

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INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 1/8 cup granulated sugar

• 1/8 cup freeze-dried fruit or

freeze-dried fruit powder

• Decorative paper straws

• Size 5 round icing tips

• Zip Lock sandwich bags

• Small bowls

• Scissors

• Toothpicks

• Tape (optional)

• Spice or coffee grinder (not

necessary if fruit powder is

used

• Hot glue gun and sticks

INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES

• 2 1/2 lbs sugar

• 2 1/2 lbs light corn syrup

• 1/2 pint whipping cream

• 1/8 cup coconut oil

• 2 envelopes of powdered,

unflavored gelatin dissolved

in 1/2 cup cold water. (Add

1/2 cup hot water to it before

adding the candy.)

• Wax paper taffy squares

(you can purchase these

online) or cut wax paper into

squares

• Candy food coloring and

flavors

• Plastic gloves (to prevent

food coloring stains)

• Kitchen scissors or knife/

cutting board

• Food thermometer

HOMEMADE TAFFY Recipe

FRUITY PIXIE STICKS Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

*This recipe makes a large batch - you may consider dividing it to make a

smaller amount depending on the size of your group. Another option would be

to make the whole recipe and deliver it as a service project.

In a large, heavy-duty pan, bring sugar, light corn syrup and cream to a rolling

boil. Add coconut oil and unflavored gelatin mixture to the pan of boiling candy.

Do not stir it after you add the coconut oil and gelatin.

Let it cook until it reaches 242 degrees. Be sure that you have an accurate

thermometer. Candy can easily be overcooked and will become hard. Cook it

to the soft ball stage. You can test the doneness by dropping a small spoonful

of candy into cold water. It is ready when it forms a soft ball. Have two 9 X 13

pans well buttered. Do not use spray butter or lite butter.

When the candy reaches 242 degrees, carefully pour it into buttered pans.

Make sure to let the candy cool before you handle it comfortably. This can take

several hours. If you make a half or quarter batch it will cool faster. You do not

need to pull all the candy at once. The taffy can be stored in a cool dry place

for several weeks until you are ready to pull it. To pull it later, warm the candy

in the oven at 300 degrees. It takes about 5 minutes to have it soft enough to

pull. This taffy can be pulled for a long time because it doesn’t go hard.

As you pull the taffy, add food coloring and flavoring. Pull into a long rope. Cut

into bite size pieces with kitchen scissors. Always wrap the candy pieces in wax

paper or they will stick together.

DIRECTIONS

Grind freeze-dried fruit into a powder. (You can also purchase freeze-dried

powder for many fruits). The best way to grind is in a spice or coffee grinder.

Pulse until fruit is ground to a fine powder.

Pour freeze-dried fruit powder into zip lock sandwich bag. Add 1/8 cup sugar.

Zip closed – releasing the air – and mix thoroughly.

Insert a size 5 round icing tip into open end of straw. Clip a SMALL corner off

the zip lock bag corner. Line up the bag with the icing tip and fill. Only fill the

straw HALF WAY full. This will happen very quickly. If the tip gets clogged it may

help to use a toothpick to help unclog it.

Fold the top of the straw to seal. You may want to tape the end to keep from

spilling. It helps to have a small bowl under the straw to catch any pixie dust

that gets spilled.

Recipe and photo used with permission, March 2017:

http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/guest-post-homemade-pixie-

sticks.html

End of Club

Celebration

Source used with permission:

Miriam Force, Washington County 4-H

Photo credit: USU Extension, Tooele County

Congratulations on completing your Discover 4-H club meetings!

Continue with additional curriculum in your current project area, or

discover other 4-H project areas. Check out the following links for

additional 4-H curriculum.

1. www.discover4h.org

2. http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/

3. http://utah4h.org/curriculum/

To register your Utah club or individuals in your club visit and contact your County Extension Office

http://utah4h.org/about/

http://utah4h.org/join/index

For help registering in 4-H online visit:

http://utah4h.org/staffresources/4honlinehelp

Non-Utah residents, please contact your local 4-H office:

http://www.4-h.org/get-involved/find-4-h-clubs-camps-programs/

Stay connected with 4-H activities and news through your

county Extension office. Ask about volunteer opportunities,

and don’t forget to register for your county newsletter. Find

contact information for counties in Utah here:

https://extension.usu.edu/locations

Enter your project or create a new project for the county fair. Learn about your county fair and fair judging here:

http://utah4h.org/events/index

Become a 4-H Member or Volunteer

Visit Your County Extension Office

Enjoy the Fair!

Continue Discovering

More to Discover

Stay Connected

Congratulations on completing your Discover 4-H club meetings!

Continue with additional curriculum in your current project area, or

discover other 4-H project areas. Check out the following links for

additional 4-H curriculum.

1. www.discover4h.org

2. http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/

3. http://utah4h.org/curriculum/

To register your Utah club or individuals in your club, visit and contact your county Extension office.

http://utah4h.org/about/

http://utah4h.org/join/index

For help registering in 4-H online visit:

http://utah4h.org/staffresources/4honlinehelp

Non-Utah residents, please contact your local 4-H office:

http://www.4-h.org/get-involved/find-4-h-clubs-camps-programs/

Stay connected with 4-H activities and news through your

county Extension office. Ask about volunteer opportunities,

and don’t forget to register for your county newsletter. Find

contact information for counties in Utah here:

https://extension.usu.edu/locations

Enter your project or create a new project for the county fair. Learn about your county fair and fair judging here:

http://utah4h.org/events/index

Become a 4-H Member or Volunteer

Visit Your County Extension Office

Enjoy the Fair!

Continue Discovering

More to Discover

Stay Connected

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBemO5VSyK0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8n4o9gHvAA

To become a 4-H volunteer in Utah, visit us at:

http://utah4h.org/join/becomevolunteer

Become a 4-H Volunteer!

Discover Service

Use your skills, passions, and 4-H to better your community and world.

You are needed! Look for opportunities to help in your area or participate in

service programs that reach places throughout the world (religious groups,

Red Cross, etc.).

USU Collegiate 4-H Club hosted “The Gift of Giving” as a club activity. Club members assembled Christmas stockings

filled with needed items for CAPSA (Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency).

http://tinyurl.com/lu5n2nc

Serve Together as a 4-H Club or as an Individual

4-H Member

Hold a Club Service Project

For Utah state events and programs visit:

http://utah4h.org/events/index

http://utah4h.org/projects/

For local Utah 4-H events and programs, visit your county Extension office.

https://extension.usu.edu/locations

Non-Utah residents, please contact your local 4-H office.

http://www.4-h.org/get-involved/find-4-h-clubs-camps-programs/

Participate in Local or State 4-H Activities, Programs, Contests, or Camps