Description
Delicious homemade candy perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil without stirring.
- Cook until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food coloring.
- Pour onto a greased baking sheet.
- Allow to cool slightly, then cut into pieces.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be customized with different flavors.
- Use heart-shaped molds for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy for valentines, homemade candy, Valentine's Day treats