Conversation Hearts Recipe
Homemade candy hearts offer a customizable alternative to store-bought varieties, allowing for personalized messages and designs.
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Instructions
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Combine corn syrup, gelatin, and water in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until the gelatin is distributed. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir well.
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Pour the gelatin mixture into a stand mixer. Gradually add 2 pounds of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low and scraping the bowl until a stiff dough forms.
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Transfer the dough to a powdered sugar-dusted surface and knead until it is satiny and no longer sticky, dusting with additional sugar as needed.
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Divide the dough into portions for desired colors and flavors. Flatten each portion, add food coloring and extract, then knead until the color is evenly dispersed.
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Roll out each colored dough portion on a powdered sugar-dusted surface to your desired thickness.
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Cut out heart shapes with cutters, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet; reroll and cut scraps.
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Allow the candy hearts to air-dry for at least 24 hours.
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Use food writing markers to add messages or designs to the dried hearts.