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Homemade Candy Corn Recipe

Creating your own candy corn at home is a fun way to enjoy this classic treat. Below is a step-by-step recipe to replicate its sweet, chewy texture and signature tri-color look.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword candy corn
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
coloring 30 minutes
Servings 100 pieces
Calories 30kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup powdered milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Food coloring yellow and orange

Instructions

Prepare the Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, powdered milk, and salt. Set aside.

Cook the Sugar Mixture

  • In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil.
  • Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 230°F (110°C) on a candy thermometer.
  • Combine and Add Vanilla
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, stirring until it forms a thick dough.

Divide and Colour the Dough

  • Once cool enough to handle, divide the dough into three equal portions.
  • Leave one portion white.
  • Add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the second portion and knead until evenly colored.
  • Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the third portion and knead thoroughly.

Shape the Candy Corn

  • Roll each portion of dough into long ropes (about 1/2 inch in diameter). Line them up side by side, with the white rope on top, orange in the middle, and yellow on the bottom.
  • Gently press the ropes together and flatten slightly with a rolling pin.
  • Cut into Kernels
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the ropes into small triangles, mimicking the shape of candy corn. If the dough becomes sticky, dust the knife with powdered sugar.

Let the Candy Sit

  • Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them dry at room temperature for at least 24 hours.
  • Once fully set, your homemade candy corn is ready to enjoy or package as gifts.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.005mg