Description
Delightful star-shaped candies that offer a satisfying crunch and a burst of fruity flavors, perfect for festive occasions.
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 boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in flavoring extract and food coloring.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat.
- Use cookie cutters when cool enough to handle to cut out star shapes.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking and allow to set completely.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare these candies a day in advance and store them in an airtight container to retain their crunch. Avoid stirring the boiling mixture to prevent crystallization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candies, sweets, dessert, festive, colorful