Description
Easy homemade Christmas candy recipe perfect for holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts, and food coloring if using.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
- Work quickly once the mixture is ready to avoid hardening.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas candy easy homemade holiday treats