Vegan Homemade Conversation Hearts
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegan gelatin (or agar agar, I used Bakol Jel; regular unflavored gelatin for a non-vegan option)
- 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup (HFCS free)
- 2lb powdered sugar
- extract (of your choice)
- spices (finely ground, of your choice)
Directions
| Heat corn syrup, gelling agent powder, and water in a small saucepan until powder dissolves. Pour into a large bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Once all of the sugar is incorporated, dust a work surface with powdered sugar, then knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky. You may need to add additional powdered sugar. Separate dough into sections based on desired colors and flavors. Add flavoring and coloring to the dough, and knead until it is evenly distributed. If the dough becomes sticky again, add additional powdered sugar. Once the flavoring and coloring are fully incorporated, dust the work surface again, then roll the dough out to the desired thickness, approximately 1/4". Cut out dough using heart shaped cookie cutters, then transfer to a dehydrator or wire rack for drying. Dry times will vary based on thickness, size, flavoring amounts, and humidity. Allow for several hours of drying in a dehydrator, or several days on a wire rack. Recipe adapted from About.com | |
| Recipe and photos from Mayhem in the Kitchen! https://mayheminthekitchen.com/vegan-conversation-hearts/ |