Beschreibung
A classic holiday treat that brings back nostalgic memories.
Zutaten
Skala
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon food coloring (red or green)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Anweisungen
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil without stirring until it reaches the hard ball stage (250°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Add food coloring and stir until evenly mixed.
- Pour onto a greased marble slab or baking sheet.
- Let cool slightly, then knead until smooth.
- Shape into small candies or cut into pieces.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be made a week in advance.
- Experiment with different flavors or colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Kochen Zeit: 30 minutes
- Kategorie: Candy
- Methode: Stovetop
- Küche: American
Ernährung
- Portionsgröße: 1 piece
- Kalorien: 120
- Zucker: 25g
- Natrium: 5mg
- Fett: 0g
- Gesättigte Fettsäuren: 0g
- Ungesättigte Fette: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Kohlenhydrate: 30g
- Faser: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterin: 0mg
Keywords: old fashioned christmas candy, holiday treats, homemade candy, nostalgic sweets