Sparkling Peppermint Candy |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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We used a meat mallet to crush some of the candy for the top of the cake. To save time, crush your own favorite holiday candy. Ingredients:
vegetable oil |
2 cups granulated sugar |
3/4 cup light corn syrup, divided |
1 teaspoon peppermint flavoring |
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring paste |
clear sparkling sugar |
Directions:
1. Generously oil the bottom and sides of a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Stir together granulated sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in an oiled 3 1/2-qt. heavy saucepan over medium heat until a candy thermometer registers 300° to 310° (hard-crack stage, about 15 to 20 minutes).
2. Remove from heat, and carefully stir in peppermint flavoring and food coloring until well blended; quickly pour mixture onto prepared jelly-roll pan. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cool. Carefully break into pieces.
3. Carefully brush or dip edges (some edges will be jagged and sharp) of candy pieces with remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Sprinkle with clear sparkling sugar.
4. Clear Sparkling Peppermint Candy: Omit red food coloring. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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