Homemade Candy Corn

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup powdered milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup corn syrup
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• food coloring, if desired

Directions

1. 1

   1. In a bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar with the powdered milk and salt and set aside.

2. 2

   2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in the powdered-milk mixture and let the dough rest for a few minutes until it’s cool enough to handle.

3. 3

   3. Divide dough into 3 equal portions and place each in a separate bowl. Add food coloring as desired, kneading each portion of dough until the coloring is evenly distributed and the dough is smooth and stiff.

4. 4

   4. Roll each piece of dough into a rope about 1/2 inch thick. Place the three ropes of dough next to each other to form a long rectangle. Use a rolling pin to gently press them together.

5. 5

   5. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into triangles and place them on a baking sheet. Let set for about 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.