Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 tsp flavor extracts (vanilla, peppermint, etc.)
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the countertop and gathering all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and bring to a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and quickly add food coloring and flavor extracts. Mix well until evenly distributed.
- Pour the hot mixture onto parchment paper or into molds before it begins to set. Use a spatula if necessary.
- Allow the candy to cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours until hardened.
- Break or cut into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg