hard tack candy
Updated on Dec 15, 2014
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
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- - food coloring
- - flavoring
How To Make hard tack candy
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Step 1Add sugar, syrup, and water to a saucepan.
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Step 2Boil 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. -
Step 3Remove from heat and add flavoring and food coloring .
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Step 4Pour the liquid into a greased cookie sheet.
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Step 5Let harden , break into pieces and mix with powdered sugar.
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