Hard Rock Candy Recipe
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Hard Rock Candy

By: Pam Lowe  
"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."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 3 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by ShawnaRae Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This candy is very good. I am new at making candy, but having a lot of fun testing different... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2005 by MUDDA2 
This is a great recipe! We made cinnamon, lemon, cherry and creme de mint. I did not use the... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by DAWNBRAT 
This is so easy and good, Only when mine was cooling i lifted the edges and when it was cool... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by ROBYN050501 
Very good recipe. I used extracts you buy at the store and made a batch of banana, peppermint,... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by POLISHBLONDIE 
I used EXTRACT instead of OIL. Oops! Turned out good anyway. A hint... I had my flavor and... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2003 by Food Junkie 
What a wonderful recipe! I have never made hard candy before and this was a breeze! I started... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by A.A.Doyal 
was good but not nearly cinnamony enough, I spent 2 days driving about to find the oil (was a... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2003 by JESSICA ELAINE 
if you cant find cinnamon oil, regular flavoring works well also. I used strawberry for a... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2002 by ROBYWAYNE 
This candy is always a hit at the office. With the high heat/boiling, it isn't kid friendly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by Steph 
Very good candy recipe. Added a little more cinnamon. Will definitely make again! MORE

 
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