Hard Tack Candy
Hard Tack Candy
Equipment
- Candy thermometer
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp flavoring
- food coloring
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Mix the first three ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Boil, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 310°F, or until drops of syrup form hard, brittle threads in cold water.
- Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, stir in the flavoring and coloring.
- Pour onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool.
- Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Notes
Makes in excess of two pounds.
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