Description
Create your own delightful and engaging popping candy with customizable flavors that provide an exciting sensory experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (e.g., vanilla, cherry, lemon)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkling cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar and corn syrup. Stir until well mixed.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and allow the mixture to boil without stirring.
- Once it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), remove it from heat immediately.
- Quickly mix in baking soda along with flavored extract and any food coloring until combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, break the candy into small pieces and store in an airtight container with cornstarch to maintain crispness.
Notes
Store in an airtight container away from moisture to keep the popping effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg