You can make candy at home with this easy Hard Tack Candy recipe. Learn how to craft these delightful, glass-like sweets that are perfect for Christmas, special occasions, or as a unique, handmade gift. Explore a world of flavors and colors with a recipe that's as versatile as it is delicious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, christmas, cocktail, holiday, punch, hard tack
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle a thin, even layer of confectioners’ sugar over it. Set aside.
In a deep, heavy pot, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir gently to mix.
Secure a candy thermometer to the side of the pot, ensuring it doesn’t touch the bottom.
Heat the mixture over medium heat. Once the sugar dissolves, stop stirring. Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 300 F degrees.
Remove the pot from the heat and carefully stir in the flavoring extract and food coloring.
Pour the hot candy mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. It should naturally spread into an even thickness. Allow it to cool until it's warm but safe to touch.
Use scissors to snip the candy into small, irregular pieces while it is still warm and pliable.
Toss the candy pieces with additional confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking.
Store the hard tack candy in an airtight container or canning jars, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.