Jaw Breaks

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Jaw breaks are crunchy, sweet candies with a hint of cinnamon and red food coloring, perfect for satisfying a craving or sharing with friends during festivities.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. white Karo syrup
  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp. oil flavoring (cinnamon)

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, Karo syrup, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil; cook until it reaches 325°F (hard crack) on a candy thermometer.
  3. Remove from heat; add red food coloring and cinnamon flavoring.
  4. Mix well without scraping the sides of the pan.
  5. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet.
  6. Let harden enough to cut with scissors, approximately 3 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

245 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 5.9g 2% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.8mg
Potassium 61.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 8.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

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

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