Christmas Hard Candy
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A home-kitchen version of christmas hard candy, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. light corn syrup
- 1 c. water
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. peppermint oil
- 1 tsp. red or green food coloring
Method
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on medium heat until candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in oil and food coloring.
Pour onto a greased cookie sheet.
Cool.
Break into pieces.
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