Homemade Candy Corn
Create nostalgic homemade candy corn that’s perfect for Halloween and autumn gatherings, featuring customizable colors and no artificial additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Yellow and orange food coloring
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan, mixing granulated sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, salt, and baking powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until dissolved.
- Boil the mixture, allowing it to boil without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 250°F (121°C).
- Add vanilla extract and stir carefully as it will bubble.
- Incorporate powdered sugar gradually, mixing until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into three equal portions, coloring two with food coloring.
- Shape each portion into triangles, mimicking traditional candy corn form.
- Cool the shaped candy corn completely on a wax paper-lined tray.
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for accuracy and work quickly to shape the candies before they set.
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