CANDY COAL

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 1 7/8 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon black gel-paste food coloring
5 teaspoons pure peppermint, cinnamon, or 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, 3/4 cup water, and corn syrup 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 dipped in water 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 degrees. 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. Crush with a kitchen mallet into chunks.

aleissa Scott
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I'm so glad I found this Candy Coal recipe. It's the perfect treat to make for my holiday party.


Paul Cavins
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This Candy Coal recipe is a great way to add a little holiday cheer to your home. I love the way it smells when it's cooking.


Trinity Walker
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I love the way this Candy Coal recipe looks. It's so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Shahreen Rasheed
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This Candy Coal recipe is a great way to use up leftover candy canes. I always have a few leftover after the holidays, and this is a great way to use them up.


Huzaifa Tahir
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I've tried a lot of Candy Coal recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and the candy turns out perfectly every time.


Edi Kay
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This Candy Coal recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and festive treats to make for my holiday parties, and this one is perfect.


Sania Manzoor
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I love this Candy Coal recipe! It's so easy to make, and the candy is always a hit with my friends and family.


NaWaBzaDa 23
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This Candy Coal recipe is a great way to get the kids involved in the holiday baking. It's so easy to make, and the candy turns out perfectly every time.


Asomah Frank
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I'm so glad I found this Candy Coal recipe! It's so easy to make, and the candy turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday party.


Sajim Sheikh
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This is the best Candy Coal recipe I've ever tried! The candy is so easy to make, and it turns out perfectly every time. I've made it for my holiday parties for the past few years, and it's always a hit.


Patricia Hall
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I made this Candy Coal recipe for my kids' holiday party, and they loved it! It was so easy to make, and it was a great way to get them excited about the holidays.


Laxmi Acharya
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This Candy Coal recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make, and the candy turns out perfectly every time. I've made it for my holiday parties for the past few years, and it's always a hit.


Aria Safe
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The Candy Coal turned out perfectly, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Anneliese Colon
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I've made this candy coal recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to get the kids involved in the holiday baking.


Auden Tedd
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The Candy Coal recipe was easy to follow, and the candy turned out great! It was a perfect treat for my holiday party.


Nader Baloch
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Candy Coal is super easy to make. I will make this again for my holiday parties!


Mark Myers
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This Candy Coal recipe was a hit with my family! The candy turned out perfectly, and it was so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making this again for our next holiday party.