Marble Candy Balls
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful old-fashioned recipe for small marble-sized sweet treats rolled in powdered sugar. These handmade confections keep indefinitely and make wonderful gifts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 5 mins | None | 6 balls |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wax paper
Ingredients
Syrup and Coating
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Syrup and Shaping
- Boil 3 T sugar and 3 T water to a thick syrup.
- Pour this over the above mixture.
- Roll into small balls about the size of marbles.
- Turn the balls into powdered sugar and roll individually on waxed paper until fully coated and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Will keep indefinitely when stored properly on waxed paper.
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