HARD TAC CANDY

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This is my Dad's recipe he showed me how to make it and it has been a family tradition to make the candy every year. It is a very good candy for the holidays.

Provided by Christopher Hile

Categories     Candies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 c sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1 c water
1/4-1/2 tsp peppermint oil
1 tsp green food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. in a large heavy sauce pan combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook on medium high heat until candy thermometer reads 300 degrees(hard crack stage) stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Remove from heat stir in oil and food coloring keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong. Immediediately pour onto an oil cookie sheet or i use a wax paper covered cookie sheet.
  • 3. Cool completely and break into pieces dust with powdered sugar and enjoy. Store in airtight containers.

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