Description
A collection of festive Christmas candy recipes to delight your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add cocoa powder and butter, stir until smooth.
- Bring to a boil and let it cook until it reaches soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour mixture into a greased pan and let it cool.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
Notes
- Store candies in an airtight container.
- Adjust peppermint to taste.
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: christmas candy recipes