Candy Corn

Bring the festive spirit of Halloween into your kitchen with this homemade candy corn recipe—a nostalgic treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Crafted with a rich blend of granulated sugar, creamy unsalted butter, and powdered milk, these chewy, melt-in-your-mouth candies boast a classic vanilla flavor that truly shines. Vibrantly striped in white, orange, and yellow using food coloring, the dough is rolled and shaped into the iconic triangular pieces we all know and love. With just 30 minutes of active prep and cook time, this recipe is a perfect kitchen activity for the whole family, offering a whimsical alternative to store-bought sweets. Whether you're whipping up a batch for Halloween parties, gift bags, or simply to satisfy your seasonal cravings, these homemade candy corn bites are sure to be a spooktacular hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 50

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.66 cup Light corn syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.33 cup Powdered milk
• 2 colors Food coloring (yellow and orange)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and unsalted butter.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and powdered milk.

Step 5

Pour the warm sugar mixture into the bowl with the powdered sugar mixture and stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 6

Allow the dough to cool slightly until it's safe to handle. Turn it out onto a flat surface dusted with powdered sugar.

Step 7

Knead the dough until it's smooth and pliable, then divide it into three equal portions.

Step 8

Leave one portion plain (white). Mix yellow food coloring into the second portion and orange food coloring into the third portion. Knead each colored portion until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Roll each color of dough into long, even ropes of equal thickness. Place the ropes side by side, pressing lightly to adhere them together.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the ropes into small triangles to create candy corn shapes.

Step 11

Allow the candy corn to sit at room temperature for a few hours to dry and firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(777.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3113.4

Total Fat 71.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 196.0mg	0%
Sodium 785.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 633.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 627.2g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403.8mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 591.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 78.6%