QUICK AND EASY HARD CANDY (MICROWAVE!)

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This is so easy. I have tried different recipes using different amounts of sugar, and syrup, boiling, stirring, boiling, stirring. THIS TOPS THEM ALL. 30 MINUTES TOPS AND YOU HAVE IT!

Provided by Lori Lissa

Categories     Candy

Time 27m

Yield 24 candies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon flavoring (*flavoring may include lemon, vanilla, cherry, almond, peppermint or cinnamon oil or other extract)
food coloring

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix sugar and light corn syrup in glass bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
  • Quickly stir the sugar mixture and then cover with a NEW sheet of plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
  • Remove from microwave and stir. After boiling has ceased, stir in coloring and flavoring.
  • Pour syrup quickly, onto wax paper covered cookie sheet or into non-stick sprayed molds. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • Prep time is cooking time, and Cooking time is actually cooling time.

Ivan Martell
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for an easy way to make hard candy for a long time. This recipe is perfect! The candies are delicious and they're so easy to make.


Nana Dekoto
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This recipe is a disaster. I followed the instructions exactly, but my candy turned out too hard and brittle. I'm very disappointed.


Usama Sukhera
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I've tried many hard candy recipes, but this one is by far the best. The candies are always perfect and they taste delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brittney Sumter
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed to make some hard candy for a party and I didn't have a lot of time. This recipe was so easy to follow and the candies turned out great.


druin corlet
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I'm not a fan of hard candy, but I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It's a great recipe for kids because it's easy to make and the candies turn out perfectly.


Md Rajo
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This recipe is a keeper! The hard candy is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hemnsworth Jowaazy
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but it was a total disaster. The candy was too hard and it broke my teeth. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Atlehang Motloung
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I love this recipe! The hard candy is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mumbejja Gorret
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This recipe is great for beginners. It's easy to follow and the candies turn out perfectly. I would recommend using a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature.


Rashid Chohan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my hard candy turned out too sticky. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Luka
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This recipe is a winner! The hard candy was easy to make, and it tasted amazing. I shared it with my friends and family, and they all loved it. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Krishna Nepali
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I was skeptical about making hard candy in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised! The candy was easy to make and turned out great. I used different flavorings to make a variety of candies, and they were all delicious.


Kamruzzaman Sogir
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This hard candy recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not much of a baker, but I can follow simple instructions, and this recipe was a breeze. The candies turned out perfectly and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.