Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 3 drops food color optional
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Cutters
- Lightly grease the insides of 18 (2-inch) open metal cookie cutters with butter.
- Place the greased cookie cutters onto a lightly buttered baking sheet and set aside.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
- In a heavy 1-quart saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of butter, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, and 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 7 minutes or until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for around 20 minutes without stirring until the candy thermometer reaches 280°F or until a small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand.
- Stir in 3 drops of food color if using.
Step 3: Shape the Candy
- Carefully pour about 1 tablespoon of the hot candy mixture into each cookie cutter.
- Allow the candy to cool and harden inside the cookie cutters.
Step 4: Remove from Cutters
- Once the candy is cooled, carefully remove it from the cookie cutters.
- Enjoy your homemade magic candy!
Notes
– To prevent the candy from sticking to the pan, line it with parchment paper before pouring the mixture.
– Be sure to stir the mixture constantly while it is boiling to ensure even cooking.
– Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature of the mixture for best results.
– Experiment with different food colors to create a magical rainbow of candy colors.
– Store the candy in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and prevent it from becoming too sticky.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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