Christmas Hard Candy
Get ready to sweeten your holiday season with homemade Christmas Hard Candy! This vibrant and festive treat is a must-have for your holiday celebrations, offering a customizable burst of flavor with options like peppermint, cinnamon, or cherry. Made with simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water, this easy candy recipe delivers professional-quality results in just 30 minutes. The addition of bold food coloring and LorAnn candy oil ensures a stunning, flavorful finish, while a dusting of powdered sugar prevents sticking and adds extra holiday charm. Perfect for gifting, party favors, or adding to a festive candy jar, this Christmas Hard Candy will bring cheerful color and flavor to your winter gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon LorAnn candy oil flavoring (your choice, such as peppermint, cinnamon, or cherry)
- to taste Food coloring
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly. Set aside.
In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Once dissolved, stop stirring and increase the heat to medium-high. Attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan, ensuring the bulb is submerged but not touching the bottom of the pan.
Bring the mixture to a boil and allow it to cook until it reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage). Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
When the mixture reaches 300°F, immediately remove it from the heat. Carefully stir in the candy flavoring oil and food coloring of your choice. Note: The mixture will bubble vigorously, so take caution.
Quickly pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Tilt the sheet to spread the candy into an even layer. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
Once the candy has hardened, break it into small, bite-sized pieces using a mallet or your hands.
Lightly dust the pieces with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 592.6 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 592.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
