Hard Candy

6 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • powdered sugar
  • 3 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. light Karo corn syrup
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 tsp. flavoring oil
  • food coloring

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle 18 x 24-inch strip of heavy foil with powdered sugar. Mix granulated sugar, Karo and water in large saucepan.
  2. 2
    Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Boil without stirring until temperature reaches 310°, or until drops of syrup form hard and brittle threads in cold water.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Stir in flavored oil and coloring.
  6. 6
    Pour onto foil; break in pieces.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle with plenty of powdered sugar so it won't stick together.
  8. 8
    Store in airtight containers.

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