Description
Bright, spicy confections that crackle with a glossy sheen and warm, cinnamon-scented heat — perfect for holiday gift jars or a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon oil
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring, until it reaches the hard crack stage (300°F / 149°C).
- Remove from heat, and quickly stir in the cinnamon oil and food coloring if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pan and let it cool slightly.
- Once it’s cool enough to handle, break it into pieces.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dry place.
Notes
For a milder spice, swap half the cinnamon oil for vanilla extract. For a vegan alternative, replace corn syrup with honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candy, holiday treats, cinnamon, homemade gifts, sweets