CANDY COAL

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For naughty boys and girls! Found this in my local paper years ago. From Martha Stewart. The packaging ideas are endless! (*The only thing not mentioned in the original directions is the greasing of the foil lined pan. I always spray well with cooking spray to make removing the candy easier.)

Provided by ltlmishu

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 4 naughty children

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon black food coloring, gel-paste
5 teaspoons cinnamon extract or 5 teaspoons anise extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to overhang the sides by about 2 inches. Set aside.
  • Bring sugar, corn syrup and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar, and wash down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipping inwater to prevent crystals from forming.
  • Once mixture comes to a boil and all the sugar has dissolved, clip a candy thermometer to pan, and raise heat to high. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture registers 300 Fahrenheit (hard crack stage). Remove from heat.
  • Carefully add food coloring, extract and baking soda; stir slowly with a clean wooden spoon until thoroughly combined and mixture no longer bubbles, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan, and let cool completely.
  • Lift foil to remove candy from pan, and transfer candy to a large plastic bag. use a kitchen mallet or hammer break candy into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 354.8, Carbohydrate 224.7, Sugar 192.6

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