PEPPERMINT HARD CANDY

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This easy-to-make clear hard candy has a mint flavor from the combination of peppermint and vanilla extracts. It's a perfect Christmas candy recipe for the holidays. &Mdash; Lois Ostenson, Aneta, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 to 8 drops green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals. Uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extracts and food coloring. Pour into prepared pan. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

f tes
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This recipe is the worst. I've ever tried.


shaharia sanvi
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I'm so disappointed with this recipe. It's a total flop.


Grace Costantine
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


Zechariah Housknecht (RewindPlaysReal)
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I don't recommend this recipe. The candy is not good.


Elisha michael
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This recipe is a fail. The candy is too sticky and doesn't harden properly.


Arlind Maloku
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Mason8
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I've made this candy several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Shahzad Luckily
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This candy is perfect for Christmas. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Yahir Rodriguez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good peppermint hard candy recipe for ages.


Ab Rob
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


noid
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I love this recipe! The candy is so easy to make and it tastes delicious.


GBURGS
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This is a great recipe for peppermint hard candy. The candy is easy to make and turns out perfectly every time.


john Dick
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Great recipe! I used it to make peppermint hard candy for Christmas and it turned out perfectly. The candy was smooth, shiny, and had a lovely peppermint flavor.