Old Fashioned Christmas Hard Candy
Festive and nostalgic, this old-fashioned Christmas hard candy features classic flavors of cinnamon or peppermint, perfect for holiday gifting and sweetening celebrations with a crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
- Cook on medium heat until the candy thermometer reads 300° (hard crack stage), stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat; stir in oil and food coloring.
- Immediately pour onto an oiled cookie sheet.
- Cool; break into pieces.
- Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
214
kcal
11% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).