Description
A festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Red and green food coloring
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
- Cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and add peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Pour onto a greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Allow to cool and break into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use a candy thermometer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas candy, holiday treats, sweet recipes