Description
Traditional Guatemalan Canillitas de Leche are sweet, creamy milk candies made with powdered milk, condensed milk, honey, and vanilla. These delightful treats are quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, wrapped individually to keep their soft texture and rich flavor intact.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cups powdered milk
- 1½ cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
For Kneading
- Cornstarch (as needed to prevent sticking)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, mix the honey, powdered milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar for 30 seconds to start dissolving and heating the mixture gently.
- Mix to stiff consistency: Increase the heat to medium and continue mixing vigorously for about 1 minute until the mixture thickens and reaches a stiff, dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Knead dough: Lightly dust a clean surface with cornstarch and transfer the mixture onto it. Knead the dough carefully, adding more cornstarch as needed to prevent sticking, until smooth and pliable.
- Shape the canillitas: Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into traditional canillitas, which are small, elongated candy shapes. Wrap each candy individually with cellophane or other suitable wrapping to maintain freshness and shape.
- Cool and serve: Allow the wrapped canillitas de leche to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, they are ready to enjoy as a delightful sweet treat.
Notes
- Use cornstarch sparingly when kneading to avoid making the dough too dry.
- Ensure the mixture doesn’t overheat during cooking to prevent burning.
- Canillitas de leche can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Wrap candies individually to maintain freshness and prevent sticking.
- For a firmer texture, chill the shaped candies after wrapping.
