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Easy Candy Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup white corn syrup
  • 3 drops food color of desired color
  • 1 tsp candy flavoring of your choice
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

  • Coat baking sheet or jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine water, granulated sugar & corn syrup in 2qt saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
  • Continue to boil until you reach 300 degrees- hard crack temp.
  • Remove from heat & quickly add in your food coloring & candy flavor. Stir.
  • Immediately pour into your prepared pan. Sprinkle with any decorations desired at this time.
  • Cool in refrigerator 30-60 minutes to harden.
  • Remove from refrigerator & press a fork into the candy to crack into pieces. (some of the thicker parts may need a little tap with a hammer)
  • Transfer to a bowl & add confectioners sugar. Toss to coat (this keeps it from sticking to itself)
  • Store in an airtight container.