Description
A sweet and colorful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon food coloring
- 1 teaspoon flavoring extract (vanilla or almond)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add baking soda and stir well.
- Remove from heat and divide mixture into bowls for coloring.
- Add food coloring and flavoring to each bowl and mix.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Let it cool until firm.
- Cut into heart shapes and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different colors for variety.
- Experiment with flavors for unique hearts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: valentine candy heart, homemade candy, valentine's day treat