Description
A delightful homemade treat perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 cup of corn syrup
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil without stirring. Cook until the temperature reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and food coloring if desired.
- Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
- Let it cool slightly and then cut into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for a festive look.
- Be careful with hot sugar, it can cause burns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: valentines candy