Description
Enjoy the vibrant colors and fruity flavors of these delightful homemade candies, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon flavoring extract (e.g., cherry, raspberry)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat; stir gently until dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil without stirring.
- Monitor the temperature with a candy thermometer until it reaches 300°F.
- Remove from heat and stir in flavoring extract and food coloring.
- Pour the molten candy onto the greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Cut out shapes using star-shaped cookie cutters while warm and dust with powdered sugar.
- Let the candies set completely until hardened.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg