Christmas Rock Candy Recipe 425 Recipes

CHRISTMAS ROCK CANDY RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (I used a light cooking spray on the paper just in case but this is optional). Combine sugar, syrup, water and color in saucepan, dissolving the sugar as much as possible. Bring to boil and reduce to medium, let simmer until the candy thermometer reads 302°F (VERY HOT BE CAREFUL!) (about 45 minutes) Remove from heat, then add your flavor. Be sure to turn your face away if using cinnamon oil, it is very potent. Mixture will bubble and shoot up some steam, which is normal. Pour mixture onto prepared pan and cool completely. My candy was cool in about 45 minutes. Break candy into pieces, and make sure you break of the sharp points by just tapping the piece lightly to smooth it out. You can avoid this by cutting the candy while it is still warm. That isn't as fun though. Add your powdered sugar to a zip-loc bag, add the candy and shake to coat.

CHRISTMAS HARD CANDY

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients and boil to hard crack stage, 300ºF.
• Add oil of cinnamon or peppermint and food coloring.
• Pour into foiled lined cookie sheet.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar over the candy while its still warm.
• Break candy in small pieces when it is cool enough to handle.

HARD ROCK CANDY

Steps:

• Roll the edges of two 16 inch square pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle the foil very generously with confectioners' sugar.
• In a large heavy saucepan, combine the white sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring, and boil until a candy thermometer reads 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C). Remove from heat.
• Stir in the cinnamon oil and food coloring. Pour onto the prepared foil, and allow to cool and harden. Crack into pieces, and store in an airtight container.