Learn how to make candy with this easy recipe for hard candy that can be customized with flavorings and extracts for gift giving or sugar cravings.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
124 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Grease a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Step 2
Let cool until hardened, about 15 minutes. Break into about 36 pieces and store in an airtight container.
Step 3
Stir together white sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil.
Step 4
Without stirring, heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
Step 5
Remove from the heat and stir in flavored extract and food coloring. Pour onto the prepared cookie sheet. Dust top with confectioners' sugar.