Kissing Candy
Sweeten your day with "Kissing Candy," a luscious homemade treat that melts in your mouth and warms your heart! This recipe combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and butter with rich heavy cream for a silky, caramel-like candy that’s irresistibly soft and chewy. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a touch of optional coloring for a festive flair, these candies are perfect for special occasions, gifting, or indulging in a homemade sweet moment. With only 10 minutes of prep and easy-to-follow steps, you'll master the art of candy-making in no time. Dust them in powdered sugar for a charming finish, and share the love with these bite-sized confections that truly live up to their "kissing" name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 drop Edible food coloring (optional)
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Grease a baking dish (8x8 inches) with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, unsalted butter, and heavy cream.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and heat the mixture until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage). This will take approximately 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
Once the mixture reaches 240°F, promptly remove it from the heat and stir in the salt, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring for a touch of festive color.
Carefully pour the hot candy mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until firm but not hard.
Once cooled, dust a clean surface lightly with powdered sugar. Turn the candy out onto the surface, and, using a sharp knife, cut it into small squares, rectangles, or any desired shape.
Optional: To prevent sticking, toss the candy pieces in additional powdered sugar.
Store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Perfect for gifting in decorative bags or boxes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 652 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 349.2 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 348.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
