Christmas Hard Candy

5 ingredients
6 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Remove from heat.
  3. 3
    Stir in oil and food coloring.
  4. 4
    Pour onto a greased cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Cool.
  6. 6
    Break into pieces.

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