Description
A simple and fun homemade sweet tarts candy recipe, perfect for Valentine’s Day. These colorful, tangy treats are easy to make and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon flavored extract (such as cherry, lemon, or orange)
- Food coloring (pink, red, or other Valentine’s colors)
- 1/2 teaspoon citric acid (for tartness, optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Add corn syrup and flavored extract. Stir until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into portions and add food coloring to each.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten into tart shapes.
- Let them dry on parchment paper for 1-2 hours.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use edible markers to write cute Valentine’s messages.
- Adjust citric acid for desired tartness.
- For firmer texture, let dry longer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet tarts, valentine candy, homemade candy, no-bake dessert