Magic Candy recipe
This Magic Candy recipe creates a delightful, natural sweet treat with an easy method that transforms simple ingredients into a colorful, tasty candy perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon flavor extract (vanilla, peppermint, or your choice)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring mixture to a boil without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in flavor extract and food coloring if using.
- Pour the hot candy mixture onto a greased baking sheet or silicone mat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Once cool enough to handle, break the candy into pieces and dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
For a fun variation, try adding finely chopped nuts or edible glitter before the candy hardens.
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