This candy always brings back memories of my childhood in mining country. It is so easy to make, and you can choose whether you want it chocolate coated or not. —Lisa Henshall, Wichita, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Do not spread candy. Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; break candy into pieces., In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candies into the chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Paul Chukwuma
[email protected]This candy is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.
Hussein Mumin
[email protected]This candy is a bit too difficult to make for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Sunnee Andrews
[email protected]I made this candy for my kids and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a fun and easy treat.
khushal ashrafi
[email protected]This candy is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Rizwan Rajpoot
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of this candy. It's too crunchy for my taste and the flavor is a bit bland.
Emine Saliu
[email protected]This candy is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think it would be better if it had a little less sugar.
Liibaan Boy
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this candy would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a bit different from other candies I've made, but it's still very good.
Sfisosakhe Qinisolakhe
[email protected]This candy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful candy that's perfect for any occasion.
Dawn Kitchekeg
[email protected]I've made this candy several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners and it's also a lot of fun to make with kids.
Prem Rathore
[email protected]This candy is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the sugar crystals crunch in my mouth.