Description
Delicious Christmas candies and treats to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Candy sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor temperature until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix well.
- Pour onto a greased baking sheet and let cool.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and decorate with candy sprinkles.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- You can use different extracts for varied flavors.
- Be careful when handling hot sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: christmas candies, holiday treats, homemade sweets