Hard Tack Candy

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How do I make hard tack candy?

Hard Tack Candy

4 cups sugar
2 cups Karo syrup
1 cup water
food coloring
flavoring (as desired)

Mix sugar, Karo syrup, water and food coloring together in a large, heavy bottomed pan. Boil to 280 degrees on a candy thermometer (soft ball stage).

Add flavoring, shake pan well, but do not stir. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet and cool until able to handle; cut into 1 inch pieces or break apart. Cool completely on waxed paper.

   

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