Recipe of Candy Corn
Bring the classic Halloween treat to your kitchen with this easy Candy Corn recipe. These sweet and colorful candies are perfect for festive snacking or as cute additions to your Halloween desserts. Get creative with different colors and shapes to make your candy corn even more spooktacular!
Recipe Summary
Preparation
20 min
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Desserts
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered milk
- Yellow and orange food coloring
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Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and powdered milk. Add this dry mixture to the sugar syrup and stir until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into three equal parts. Leave one part white, color one part yellow, and the other part orange.
- Roll small portions of each color into ropes and stack them together to form the candy corn shape on a piece of parchment paper.
- Let them cool and harden for about 30 minutes, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Enjoy your homemade candy corn treats!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Candy Corn and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Candy Corn to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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