🍬 Grandma’s Christmas Candy
Yields: ~24–30 pieces
Ingredients
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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½ cup water
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp salt
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Optional: nuts, chocolate drizzle, or sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
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Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Lightly butter the paper so candy doesn’t stick.
2️⃣ Make the candy base
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In a medium saucepan, combine:
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Sugar
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Corn syrup
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Water
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Sweetened condensed milk
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Butter
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Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
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Attach a candy thermometer; cook without stirring until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
3️⃣ Flavor and cool
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
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Pour mixture into prepared pan.
4️⃣ Add toppings (optional)
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Sprinkle with chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles while candy is warm.
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For a chocolate swirl, melt chocolate and drizzle over the top.
5️⃣ Set and cut
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Let candy cool completely (at least 2 hours at room temperature).
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Lift out with parchment paper.
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Cut into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.
6️⃣ Store
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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Can be wrapped individually for gifting.
🎄 Tips & Variations
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Peanut Butter Christmas Candy: Stir in ½ cup peanut butter before pouring.
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Nutty Delight: Add chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts.
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Chocolate Lovers: Dip candy squares in melted chocolate after cooling.
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Holiday Spice: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg for festive flavor.
If you want, I can also give a no-cook version of Grandma’s Christmas Candy that’s just as festive but takes 10 minutes to make.
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