Description
Bright and bold, these delightful confections embody the joyous spirit of celebration with unique flavor bursts and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon flavoring extract (e.g., cherry, raspberry, citrus)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil without stirring. Monitor the candy thermometer closely.
- Monitor until the thermometer hits 300°F for the hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in your chosen flavoring extract and food coloring.
- Carefully pour the molten candy onto your greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Cut out shapes with star-shaped cookie cutters while the candy is still pliable.
- Dust each star with powdered sugar and let them set completely.
Notes
These candies can be made a week in advance and stored in an airtight container. Experiment with flavors and shapes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg