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hard tack candy

Recipe by
Erica Bivens

Careful with how much flavoring you add, some may take more or less than others. I used a bit to much cinnamon in one batch it was okay for me but too hot for some. And the grape flavoring I had to add more .

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hard tack candy

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1 c
    water
  • food coloring
  • flavoring

How To Make hard tack candy

  • 1
    Add sugar, syrup, and water to a saucepan.
  • 2
    Boil until thermometer reaches 300-310° . If no thermometer, once a rolling boil stir with fork and let some drip into a cup of cold water if it crackles its good to go.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and add flavoring and food coloring .
  • 4
    Pour the liquid into a greased cookie sheet.
  • 5
    Let harden , break into pieces and mix with powdered sugar.

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