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Hard Candy Recipe For Holidays

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: Approximately 24 candies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

This Hard Candy Recipe For Holidays is a delightful treat to make and share during festive seasons. The colorful candies are perfect for gifting or decorating your holiday table.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup clear corn syrup
  • 42 drops Food coloring (22 drops green, 20 drops red)
  • Flavoring extract or flavor oil
  • powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare Candy Mixture: Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add Color and Flavor: Stir in food coloring and flavoring. Continue cooking until mixture reaches hard crack stage.
  3. Shape and Cool: Pour mixture onto a prepared surface, shape into desired shapes, and let cool. Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Be careful when working with hot sugar mixtures, as they can cause burns.
  • Experiment with different flavors and colors to customize your candies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy
  • Calories: 60 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg