Description
Delight in creating your own festive Christmas candies with this easy and customizable recipe, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Sprinkles or candy decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all your ingredients for a smooth cooking experience.
- In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, let it bubble undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts gently.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Once set, cut into squares or fun shapes.
- Melt some chocolate chips and dip each piece of candy.
- Before the chocolate hardens, add sprinkles or decorations.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Christmas Candies Treats