Description

Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a melt-in-your-mouth old-fashioned treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. This traditional Southern candy is made with sugar, cream, corn syrup, and a bit of elbow grease for the classic hand-pulled finish. With its creamy, soft texture and delicate vanilla flavor, it’s perfect for holidays, gifting, or nostalgic snacking.Kentucky Cream Pull Candy is a melt-in-your-mouth old-fashioned treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. This traditional Southern candy is made with sugar, cream, corn syrup, and a bit of elbow grease for the classic hand-pulled finish. With its creamy, soft texture and delicate vanilla flavor, it’s perfect for holidays, gifting, or nostalgic snacking.

Ingredients

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2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup light corn syrup
⅛ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
Butter (for greasing surface)

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Instructions

Generously butter a marble slab or large baking sheet.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt over medium heat.
Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil.
Attach a candy thermometer and stop stirring. Allow mixture to reach 260°F (hard-ball stage).
Immediately pour mixture onto prepared surface. Let cool until safe to handle.
Add vanilla extract and begin pulling the candy.
Stretch and fold repeatedly until candy becomes opaque and creamy white.
Form into ropes ½-inch thick and cut into bite-sized pieces using buttered scissors or knife.

Place pieces on parchment paper, ensuring they don’t touch, and let cool completely.

Notes

Avoid humid days for best results—moisture can affect texture.
Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature.
Work quickly during the pulling stage for a soft, creamy texture.

Store in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 45
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 2mg