Rock Candy

Name: Rock Candy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 pound
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon or 1 fl. dram of LorAnn’s flavored oil; gel or liquid food coloring; powdered sugar

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
1 pound
Calories
2030 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Rock Candy

Olive Marks

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This homemade Hard Rock Candy is easy to make and only requires 3 ingredients plus some flavoring! This recipe is the perfect homemade gift to wrap up for Christmas!

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Ingredients

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2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon or 1 fl. dram of LorAnn’s flavored oil
gel or liquid food coloring
powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Spray cooking spray on a rimmed baking sheet. I used a 12 inch round pan.
In a large saucepan, add in the first 3 ingredients. Over medium heat, stir until combined and let it cook to 300 degrees F. I would highly recommend using a candy thermometer for this. 300 degrees is the hard crack stage. My mom always filled a measuring cup with ice cold water and dropped a teaspoon of the candy into the water. If the set immediately and was crunchy, it was ready.
After the sugar mixture has reached 300 degrees, remove from the heat. Add in a few drops of food coloring and the flavored oil. Stir vigorously.
Quickly pour the hot sugar mixture onto the greased cookie sheet. Let it cool for 20-30 minutes. I like to sit mine out in the sun room to cool quicker.
Tap on the cookie sheet to release the sheet of candy. Dust both sides of the candy with powdered sugar. Bust the sheet into small pieces and place into an airtight container.