Recipe of Christmas Hard Candy - Food Recipes

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Title: Christmas Hard Candy
Categories : Candies
Serving size: 2 Pounds -Sue Woodward 3 1/2 c Sugar 1 c Light corn syrup 1 c Water 1/4 ts To 1/2 tspn cinnamon or Peppermint oil 1 ts Red or green food coloring In a lg. heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook on med-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 cookie sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers. Note - cinnamon and peppermint oils are available in cake decorating and candy supply stores. Source: Jane Holman; Moultrie, GA (TOH, Dec/Jan '95) -----