Hard Rock Candy

Low Cholesterol - Diet and Healthy

Spicy, cinnamon flavored hard candy. Wrap pieces of it in decorative bags for perfect stocking stuffers. You can vary the flavor by substituting lemon, orange, anise, or other oils. These flavored oils can be found in candy making supply stores and drugstores.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs

Servings: 48

Yield: 3 pounds

Hard Rock Candy

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar

3 ¾ cups white sugar

1 ½ cups light corn syrup

1 cup water

2 teaspoons cinnamon oil

1 teaspoon red food coloring

One Skillet Mexican Quinoa

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Roll the edges of two 16 inch square pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle the foil very generously with confectioners' sugar.

Step 2

In a large heavy saucepan combine the white sugar corn syrup and water. Heat over medium-high heat stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and boil until a candy thermometer reads 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C). Remove from heat.

Step 3

Stir in the cinnamon oil and food coloring. Pour onto the prepared foil and allow to cool and harden. Crack into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information

Hard Rock Candy

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 99.6

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 26.1g 8%

Sugars: 20.9g

Calcium: 1.5mg

Magnesium: 0.1mg

Potassium: 0.5mg

Sodium: 6.4mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.