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Christmas Hard Candy

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home


List of Ingredients

3-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or peppermint oil
1 teaspoon red or green food coloring



Recipe

In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on medium-high heat until candy thermometer reads 300 (hard-crack stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring, keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong.

Immediately pour onto an oiled baking sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 2 pounds. Editor's Note: Cinnamon oil and peppermint oil are available in cake decorating and candy supply stores.