Description
Make your own Sparkling Glow Rock Candy that shines under black light! A fun and easy homemade treat perfect for parties and science experiments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon neon food coloring
- 1 teaspoon tonic water
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract (vanilla, raspberry, etc.)
- Wooden skewers or strings
- Tall glass jars
Instructions
- Prepare skewers by rolling them in sugar and drying.
- Heat water and tonic water, then dissolve sugar.
- Add food coloring and flavor extract.
- Pour solution into jars and insert skewers.
- Let sit undisturbed for 5-7 days.
- Remove, dry, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use tonic water for the glow effect under black light.
- Avoid stirring the solution while crystals form.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent moisture absorption.
- Use different colors for a variety of glowing candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling & Crystallization
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rock candy stick
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
Keywords: glowing rock candy, homemade rock candy, black light candy, crystallized sugar candy, easy candy recipe