Reindeer Tears

Capture the magic of the holiday season with "Reindeer Tears," a delightful homemade candy that's as enchanting as its name suggests. These jewel-like, cinnamon-spiced hard candies are made from a simple mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and butter, creating a perfectly crisp texture that melts in your mouth. Infused with a warm hint of vanilla and a whisper of sea salt, these whimsical treats are shaped into delicate teardrops, adding a touch of charm to your candy-making repertoire. Perfect for gifting, decorating holiday tables, or indulging during cozy winter evenings, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. With no special equipment required beyond a candy thermometer, "Reindeer Tears" is a foolproof way to satisfy your sweet tooth while spreading festive cheer.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it with a thin layer of neutral-flavored oil. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir gently to combine.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and allow the mixture to cook without stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to boil.

Step 4

Once boiling, insert a candy thermometer and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). This should take about 10–12 minutes. Avoid stirring during this stage.

Step 5

Remove the pan from heat and quickly whisk in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.

Step 6

Using a small spoon or a candy dropper, carefully drop small tear-shaped portions of the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Allow the candy to cool and harden completely, about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Once cooled, gently peel the candies off the baking sheet and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	359.4 grams (359.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1193

Total Fat 28.70g	37%
Saturated Fat 14.70g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 596mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 246.00g	89%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 245.00g
Protein 0.30g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 21mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.8%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 79.1%