Description
Simple and fun homemade candy recipes perfect for kids to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Candy molds
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
- Heat on medium until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
- Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and food coloring.
- Pour into molds and let cool completely.
- Pop out candies and serve.
Notes
- Adult supervision is required for boiling sugar.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Experiment with different flavors and colors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade candy, kids treats, easy dessert