Reindeer Corn (2024)

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After 12 days of holiday baking, it seems like the main food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. So no sense in disappointing! This candy corn recipe is nothing short of delicious and easily fits into ourmain food groups! Reindeer Corn or Reindeer Christmas Corn is the same thing.

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"We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup." — Buddy the Elf

What is Reindeer Corn Candy you ask? It’s the Christmas version of candy corn using the unique colors of Christmas.

We made a modified version of Alton Brown's candy corn recipe back in October and knew that this would be perfect for a gift during the holidays. It's an easy recipe with simple pantry ingredients. The little bit of honey gives this such good flavor.

Since these are finger foods, it was super easy to package Reindeer Candy Corn up in a little bottle that I got from the store and tie a big ribbon around for decorations. You could also fill a decorative candy dish with these and wrap with holiday plastic wrap.

It iswith this final recipe that we wrap up the 12 days of holiday baking. I hope you have enjoyed the recipes as much as we did. If you have missed any of the days I feel like I should sing, on the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Special K Bars.On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me...Rocky Road Bark, and Special K Bars. Somehow this just doesn't seem to work as well as the original song. So I'll spare you, but you get the idea.

Special K Bars

Rocky Road Bark

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Pattie Brownies

Salted Dulce de Leche Cookies

Chocolate Butter Cookies

Kringla Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Peppermint Meringues

Peanut Butter Truffles

And with that said, I feel I must wish everyone a happy holiday! Thank you for sticking around all year, reading the posts, trying the recipes, commenting, tweeting, liking, following and pinning. It's the simple things like that which keeps us motivated to continuecooking.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. And remember...Eat Dessert First. Pass the Reindeer Corn, please.

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Reindeer Corn

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The only thing better than a bag of store-bought candy corn, is to make your own! This homemade version tastes great and is surprisingly simple to make.

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:6 minutes mins

Total Time:16 minutes mins

Ingredients

Candy Corn

  • 4 ½ ounces confectioner's sugar
  • ½ ounce nonfat dry milk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 ½ ounces granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ ounces light corn syrup
  • 1 ¼ ounces honey
  • 2 ½ tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 or 3 drops each red and green gel paste food coloring

Instructions

Directions

  • Combine the confectioners sugar, dry milk and salt in a food processor.

  • Pulse 4 or 5 times, until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.

  • Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, honey and water in a 2 quart pot. Place over medium heat, cover and cook for 4 minutes.

  • Add the butter, and bring the sugar syrup to 242°, about 2 to 4 minutes.

  • Remove from heat.

  • Add the vanilla and the dry mixture and stir continuously with a silicone spatula until well combined.

  • Pour onto a half sheet pan lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

  • Cool for 20 minutes, until the mixture is cool enough to handle.

  • Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Add 2 or 3 drops of red food coloring to one piece and knead until the color is worked throughout.

  • Add 2 to 3 drops of the green to the second piece and knead until the color is worked throughout.

  • Leave the third piece white.

  • Cut each color of dough into thirds.

  • Roll each piece of dough into a strand about 22 inches long. Lay the strands side by side (green, red, then white) and press them together using your fingers. Cut off the uneven ends, then using a bench scraper or ruler, press each piece into a wedge, keeping the green section wide and making the white part come to a tip.

  • Use a bench scraper, pizza cutter or knife, to cut each wedge into individual candies. Lay the candies on a piece of parchment until dry. At least 2 hours. Store in an airtight container with parchment between each layer.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5 Servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Serena

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  1. Debra says

    Reindeer Corn (8)
    so festive. What a fun idea!

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  2. Toni says

    Reindeer Corn (9)
    This is so fun to make and eat!

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  3. Linda says

    Reindeer Corn (10)
    Love these candy corn. They're so adorable and fun to make

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  4. KRistina says

    Reindeer Corn (11)
    So fun to make!

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Reindeer Corn (2024)

FAQs

What does reindeer corn taste like? ›

That's what reindeer corn tastes like. As the colorful Washington State football coach Mike Leach says, “It's like fruitcake. There's a reason they only serve fruitcake once a year.” Except they serve candy corn twice a year thanks to reindeer corn.

Can you get candy corn in the UK? ›

Brach's Classic Candy Corn (11oz) 311g Halloween Candy : Amazon.co.uk: Grocery.

Do reindeers eat corn? ›

Like many other ruminant mammals, like. cows, goats and our local wild deer, they love corn!

What does candy corn taste like? ›

Wright said that the actual flavor of most candy corn is a mix of vanilla and marshmallow with notes of honey. That overwhelming sweetness can be part of why some people dislike the seasonal treat.

Does candy corn taste like marshmallows? ›

Candy corn is a sweet replica of dried corn kernels. It's considered a "mellow cream," a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like flavor. Although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free.

Is candy corn like marzipan? ›

Candy corn is a type of candy known as a butter cream, made of sugar, corn syrup, fondant, and marshmallow, which were considered a cheap alternative to marzipan and a super popular candy genre at the time.

What do they call corn in England? ›

People tend to call that grain variety corn that is the most common grain in their region. In places where wheat is the most common grain, people call wheat corn. Britain is one such place. In places where maize is the most common grain, people call maize corn.

Which candy is commonly eaten in Britain? ›

An absolute classic British candy is Rowntree's Fruit Gums.

Is candy corn an American thing? ›

Candy corn first appeared when the United States was a largely agrarian society, and its tri-color design was considered revolutionary. Lack of automated machinery meant that candy corn was only made seasonally, likely starting production in late August and continuing through the fall.

What can reindeer not eat? ›

Myth 2 – Reindeer eat carrots

But we aren't sure where this tradition stems from as they do not grow in sub-Arctic habitats, and reindeer physically can't eat carrots. Their lack of top teeth prevents them from chewing them down into a digestible size.

What do Santa's reindeer eat? ›

How often do they eat? A: Santa feeds them hay and reindeer feed, with the occasional graham cracker Christmas cookie as a treat. They also eat mosses, grass (when it's not covered with snow, that is!) and lichens. They get to eat the hay any time they want, but they get their reindeer feed twice a day.

Why can't deer eat corn? ›

Many articles, presentations, and campfire conversations about deer nutrition state emphatically that corn is not good for deer. In a general sense, this is true because corn is low in protein (9%), has a poor mineral profile, and can cause digestive upset and metabolic problems.

Is candy corn healthy? ›

One serving of candy corn can provide more added sugar than what is recommended by the American Heart Association for many people. Dietitians suggest that candy corn can be a part of a balanced diet for generally healthy people who don't have underlying health concerns, since it's a fun and festive food.

Is candy corn halal? ›

And candy corn? The state's third-favorite candy for the spooky holiday? That seems at first glance to have a single ingredient, sugar, but the No. 1 brand, Brach's, also contains animal-based gelatin — so no candy corn for people who follow a kosher or halal diet.

What does reindeer taste like? ›

“Reindeer has a rich, intense gamey, sweet and super complex flavor.” However, how the meat tastes is generally dependent upon how the animal is fed. Wild reindeer that graze on natural or managed pastures might have a more gamey flavor, while those that feed on grains will have a milder taste.

What is reindeer meat similar to? ›

Reindeer meat is great it tastes like beef with a touch of wild, like deer, but better. Did you know that this meat has nearly no Fat and high in protien.

Does Christmas candy corn taste the same? ›

While Christmas candy corn might have a different name than the original, it still lends the same flavors that lovers of traditional candy corn are familiar with.

Is it OK to eat reindeer meat? ›

“People often eat reindeer meat with cream sauces or other dairy products that are high in fat, but there are certainly healthier ways of cooking the meat. Reindeer is a product with great potential, and there is a clear demand,” he says. Today the average Norwegian eats 300 grams of reindeer meat per year.

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