Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1 tsp candy flavoring
Food coloring, optional
Powdered sugar for dusting
Procedure
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Lightly dust the tray with powdered sugar.
Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a saucepan.
Stir gently and heat on medium flame.
Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches the hard-crack stage.
Remove from heat carefully.
Add candy flavoring and food coloring.
Mix quickly.
Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared tray.
Let it cool and harden completely.
Break into pieces or cut into shapes.
Dust with powdered sugar and store in an airtight container.
🍭 Rock Candy Sticks
Ingredients
2 cups water
4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp flavor extract
Food coloring, optional
Wooden skewers or sticks
Extra sugar for coating sticks
Procedure
Dip wooden sticks in water.
Roll them in extra sugar and let them dry.
Boil water in a saucepan.
Add sugar little by little and stir until dissolved.
Continue adding sugar until the syrup becomes thick.
Remove from heat.
Add flavor extract and food coloring.
Pour the syrup into clean jars or glasses.
Place the sugar-coated sticks inside without touching the bottom.
Cover loosely and keep in a safe place.
Let crystals grow for 5–7 days.
Remove the sticks and let them dry before serving.
🥜 Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp baking soda
Procedure
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a saucepan.
Cook on medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Continue boiling until the syrup turns golden.
Add roasted peanuts and butter.
Stir quickly.
Remove from heat.
Add baking soda and mix carefully.
Pour the mixture onto the prepared tray.
Spread it thinly with a spatula.
Let it cool completely.
Break into pieces and serve.
🍫 Butter Toffee
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Procedure
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Add butter, sugar, water, and salt to a saucepan.
Cook on medium heat while stirring.
Continue cooking until the mixture turns golden brown.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla extract and mix carefully.
Pour the toffee mixture onto the prepared tray.
Spread it evenly.
Sprinkle milk chocolate chips on top.
Let the chocolate melt, then spread it smoothly.
Cool completely until firm.
Break or cut into pieces.
🤍 Vanilla Fudge
Ingredients
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
7 oz marshmallow creme
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
Procedure
Line a square pan with parchment paper.
Add sugar, butter, and evaporated milk to a saucepan.
Cook on medium heat while stirring.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Cook for a few minutes until slightly thick.
Remove from heat.
Add marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips.
Stir until smooth and melted.
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Pour into the prepared pan.
Spread evenly and let it cool.
Chill until firm.
Cut into small squares and serve.
🥥 Coconut Candy Balls
Ingredients
2 cups shredded coconut
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp lemon juice
Extra coconut for coating
Procedure
Add shredded coconut to a mixing bowl.
Add condensed milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
Mix until sticky and well combined.
Chill the mixture for 15–20 minutes.
Take small portions and roll into balls.
Roll each ball in extra coconut.
Place the balls on a plate.
Chill again until firm.
Serve cold or at room temperature.
