Retha'S Christmas Hard Candy

Retha's Christmas Hard Candy offers vibrant colors and sweet, crunchy texture, perfect for festive occasions or homemade gift-giving, appealing to all ages with its holiday cheer.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup white corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Add drops of food coloring while cooking the sugar mixture.
  2. Cook sugar, hot water, and corn syrup until the mixture reaches the hard crack stage.
  3. Pour the hot mixture onto a greased surface and let cool before breaking into pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

24 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.5g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
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
Diet fit Keto-friendly 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).

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