A Sweet Recipe for Spooky Season
Love candy corn but want to try making it from scratch? Here’s a fun and easy recipe for homemade candy corn that’s perfect for Halloween or whenever you’re craving a taste of sugary nostalgia. With basic pantry ingredients, you can craft your own tri-colored morsels of chewy, vanilla-flavored delight.
These nostalgic treats are a spook-tacular addition to any Halloween party, goody bag, or festive fall celebration! Whether you’re prepping for Halloween or just feeling festive, this DIY candy will wow your tastebuds, and your friends! Make it spooky, make it sweet, and make it yours.
🍯 Homemade Candy Corn Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup powdered milk
- Pinch of salt
- Orange and yellow food coloring
Instructions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir constantly until fully combined. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together powdered sugar, powdered milk, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mix into the saucepan and stir until a dough forms.
- Divide into 3 equal parts. Leave one white, color one orange, and one yellow.
- Roll each portion into ropes and press together (yellow on bottom, orange in middle, white on top). Flatten slightly.
- Cut into triangles and let set for 1 hour.
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