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DIY Candy Buttons


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create your own nostalgic candy buttons at home with this easy DIY recipe. Perfect for parties or a fun project with kids!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other flavor extracts)
  • Food coloring (various colors)
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Piping bags or zip-lock bags

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk. Stir until smooth and thick.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Divide the mixture into small bowls and add food coloring, mixing until colors are vibrant.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Use a piping bag to pipe small dots onto the parchment paper, about the size of a quarter.
  6. Allow the buttons to dry at room temperature for 2-4 hours or until firm. Peel off the parchment paper once dry.

Notes

Experiment with flavors and colors. You can add sprinkles or edible glitter for a fun twist!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 buttons
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg