Yield: 2 lbs
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
3½ cup | Sugar |
1 cup | Light brown syrup |
1 cup | Water |
¼ teaspoon | Cinnamon or peppermint oil, |
\N \N | (to 1/2 tsp)(Available in cake decorating and candy supply stores) |
1 teaspoon | Red or green food coloring |
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on medium-high heat until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees (hard crack stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in oi and food coloring, keeping face away from mixture as order is very strong. immediately pour onto an oiled cookie sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers. Yield: about 2 lbs.
Submitted By MARIE CULVER On 02-05-95 (1245)