Cinnamon Hard Candy

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Cinnamon hard candy offers a spicy, sweet treat with a vibrant red hue and a strong cinnamon aroma. Perfect for those who love bold flavors and crunchy textures, this homemade candy is an impressive homemade gift or a delightful snack for festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • few drops red food coloring
  • 2 to 4 drops oil of cinnamon
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cook sugar, water, corn syrup, and food coloring to very hard crack stage (300°F).
  2. Add oil of cinnamon and stir slightly to mix in the oil.
  3. Pour the mixture onto a well-greased cookie sheet and let it cool.
  4. Once cooled, crack into pieces.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

191 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 43.4g 87% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.8mg
Potassium 62.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 8.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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