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Old Fashioned Hard Candy
Photo: Dragne Marius

Old Fashioned Hard Candy

6 ingredients 1 1/4 pounds openrecipes
Old Fashioned Hard Candy

"This is an old recipe from my childhood. Many people have memories of cutting this candy with their mother's and grandmothers. I have passed it on and am now posting here for all to share in this classic Christmas tradition!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

126
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 5 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Water not in our table 0
Syrup not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/8 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

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