Dry milk candies
Description
Making candies from dry milk at home is quite simple. If desired, you can add nuts or dried fruits, as well as a piece of chocolate, for example. These candies can be coated with crushed cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar, or you can make a glaze if you like.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for candies made from dry milk is great because the main ingredients can always be on hand, so you can quickly prepare a treat for unexpected guests. Spices are optional ingredients that can be added to taste—vanillin, cinnamon, cardamom—and for adult fans of unique flavor combinations, you can even use pepper.
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Step 2
2. First, you need to prepare the sugar syrup. To do this, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and place over heat. After boiling, simmer the syrup over low heat for about 7–10 minutes, until it begins to thicken slightly.
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Step 3
3. Place the butter into the hot syrup and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then stir thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 4
4. Gradually add the dry milk in several stages, constantly stirring. The mixture should become soft, elastic, and free of lumps.
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Step 5
5. It's time to add a pinch of your favorite spices. You can make homemade dry milk candies with cocoa (you can skip it if desired and replace with coconut flakes, for example). Mix everything thoroughly and place the mixture in the refrigerator to set. After 35–45 minutes, remove the mixture and shape it into candies. You can form them into any shape you like and roll them in cocoa before serving.