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Mexican Chamoy Candy (Dulces Enchilados)

Mexican Chamoy Candy Recipe (Dulces Enchilados) – It’s easy to make at home deliciously sweet, spicy, and tangy Chamoy and Tajin gummy candy treats with only a few simple ingredients!

Close view of pile of Mexican chamoy candy gummy rings.

Why We Love This Chamoy Recipe

Ready to be a kid in a candy store… Right in your own home? Chamoy candy is an irresistibly spicy, sweet, and tangy sensation popular in Mexico and other Central American countries. It consists of gummy or hard candies dipped in Chamoy Sauce, then sprinkled with Tajin chile-lime seasoning and tossed in sugar. This spicy Mexican treat is delicious for adults and kids alike!

You can buy dulces enchilados at Mexican markets, street vendors, and many mainstream grocery chains in the US. However, it’s so easy to make and a great way to personalize the shapes and flavors you like best!

Peach rings are classic, but really, you can’t go wrong with just about any gummy candy. Here we use a combo of gummy rings, orange slices, and gummy worms. Keep reading for even more fun and tasty ideas!

Top down view of four piles of dulces enchilados gummy candies, each now coated with chamoy and tajin seasoning.

Ingredients You Need To Make Mexican Candies

  • Gummy candy – any shape and flavor you like
  • Chamoy saucestore-bought or homemade Chamoy Sauce
  • Tajin – classic Mexican chili-lime spice blend
  • Granulated sugar – just the right sweetness to finish the tangy and spicy candies
Bottle of chamoy and smaller bottle of Tajin seasoning.

Best Types of Candies

Peach rings are a traditional option, but feel free to experiment with any sort of flavor, like strawberry, apricot, or watermelon. Or try gummy mangoes, pineapples, or plums!

You can also use other shapes and types of candies! Try this recipe with:

  • Gumdrops
  • Gushers
  • Gummy bears or other gummy shapes
  • Swedish fish
  • Skittles or other hard candies

Optional Swaps and Add-Ins

  • Add a pinch of salt
  • Use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar
  • Make your own spice blend with crushed chili peppers and dried citrus zest
Top down view of four piles of different gummy candies: White and orange circles, orange slices, yellow and orange circles.

How to Make Mexican Chamoy Candy

Set out a mixing bowl and add the gummies.

Orange, yellow, and white fruit rings in a white bowl.

Then add the Chamoy sauce and 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning.

Hand adding Tajin seasoning from a metal measuring spoon into a bowl of gummy rings.

Stir well to completely coat the candy in sauce and seasoning.

Gummy fruit rings tossed in sauce and seasoning in a white bowl.

Move the gummy candies to a drying rack and allow them to dry for 1+ hours.

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Chamoy and Tajin coated gummy candy rings. Dozens laid out in rows on metal drying racks.

Meanwhile, set out a small mixing bowl and combine the granulated sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning. Mix well.

You know the candies are ready to toss in the sugar when they are mostly dry, but still slightly tacky to the touch.

Chamoy and Tajin coated gummy candy rings. Dozens laid out in rows on metal drying racks.

Dust them in the granulated sugar mixture. Work in small batches, to make sure there is room in the bowl to toss the gummy candies in the sugar.

Close view of pile of Mexican chamoy candy gummy rings coated in sugar.

Repeat with the remaining gummy candies.

Close view of dulces enchilados. A pile of rings, pile of gummy worms, and pile of orange slices.

Place the finished Chamoy candies in a bowl, or transfer them to a Ziploc bag to store for later.

Top down view of four piles of gummy candies, each now coated with chamoy and tajin seasoning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chamoy Candy healthy?

No… These treats are tasty, but are basically pure sugar.

What does Mexican Chamoy candy taste like?

There are a lot of deliciously intense flavors happening here! First, you have the sweet and fruity gummies. Then the combo of Chamoy and Tajin is spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet with chili seasoning and bright lime zest.

How long does homemade candy last?

Dulces Enchilados will last for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container. The drier the climate, the longer they will keep well.

Hand holding a seasoned Mexican Chamoy Candy (dulces enchilados) ring to camera.

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Close view of pile of Mexican chamoy candy gummy rings.
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Mexican Chamoy Candy (Dulce Enchilados)

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
It's easy to make deliciously sweet, spicy, and tangy Chamoy and Tajin gummy candy treats at home with only a few simple ingredients!
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set out a mixing bowl. Add the gummy candies to the bowl, followed by the Chamoy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning. Stir the gummy candies well to completely coat the candy in Chamoy sauce.
  • Move the gummy candies to a drying rack and allow them to dry for 1+ hours.
  • Meanwhile set out a small mixing bowl and combine the granulated sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons of Tajin seasoning. Mix well.
  • When the gummy candies are dry enough to be just tacky, not wet, dust them in the granulated sugar mixture. Work in small batches, to make sure there is room in the bowl to toss the gummy candies in the sugar. Repeat with the remaining gummy candies.
  • Place the finished Chamoy candies in a candy bowl, or place in a Ziploc bag to store for later.
  • The candies will last for 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature, longer in a very dry climate.

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Notes

Peach rings are a traditional option for Chamoy candy, but feel free to experiment with any sort of gummy candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oz, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 0.1mg, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 0.1mg, Iron: 0.003mg
Course: Candy, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Author: Sommer Collier

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2 comments on “Mexican Chamoy Candy (Dulces Enchilados)”

  1. These candies are so good!! I made them for my niece and she absolutely loved them!

  2. What a fun twist on gummy candies! The sweet candies with the tangy spicy topping were so addictive.