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Easy Christmas Candy

Easy Christmas Candy


  • Author: Chef Bella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 pounds 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple recipe for festive Christmas candy that you can make at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 cup of chopped nuts
  • 1 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
  4. Cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in nuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
  6. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
  7. Let it cool and harden before breaking into pieces.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Use different types of chocolate for variation.
  • Add dried fruits for additional flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ounce
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Easy Christmas Candy