Fizzing Candies
Delightful homemade fizzing candies that are customizable in flavors and colors, providing a fun sensory experience for all ages.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar Essential for sweetness and texture
- ½ cup citric acid Provides the fizzy sensation
- ½ teaspoon baking soda Works with citric acid for fizz
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract (e.g., lemon, raspberry) Choose your favorite flavor
- Food coloring (optional) For visual customization
Materials
- A mixing bowl For combining ingredients
- Silicone molds or candy trays To shape the candies
- Parchment paper For drying and storage
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean your workspace and gather all materials. Lay out your silicone molds or trays.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, citric acid, and baking soda. Stir thoroughly for consistency.
- Add your chosen flavor extract and mix in food coloring until fully integrated.
- Slowly add drops of water, stirring continuously until achieving a damp sand-like consistency.
- Press the mixture into molds tightly and set aside.
- Allow candies to dry for 24 hours at room temperature before removing from molds.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Use them as colorful party favors or to decorate cakes.