Description
Delicious homemade peppermint sticks that capture the essence of the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Food coloring (red, green, or mix)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your work area with a clean surface or marble slab.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in peppermint extract and food coloring.
- Cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes until warm but safe to handle.
- Knead the mixture on your prepared surface, greasing hands with butter to avoid sticking.
- Cut into sticks using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Let cool completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peppermint sticks, holiday candy, homemade candy, Christmas treats