How to Make Angel Food Candy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Angel food candy is a classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations. This delightfully light and airy confection is made with just a few simple ingredients, yet it boasts a deliciously sweet and melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's the perfect indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth, and it's also great for gifting during the holiday season.

Making angel food candy is a time-honored tradition in many households, and its simplicity and charm make it a beloved treat for all ages. Whe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 pound chocolate confectioners' coating

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 1 1/2 pounds

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Heat, without stirring, to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
  • Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour into prepared pan; do not spread. (Mixture will not fill pan.) Allow to cool completely.
  • In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt coating chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Break cooled candy into bite-sized pieces and dip into melted candy coating. Let set on waxed paper. Store tightly covered.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg