This is a fun food project to do with your kiddos and friends. Can also provide cheap and stylish party favors!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup White Corn Syrup
• 3 1/2 cups Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 5 drops Food Coloring of your choice


Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a large, deep pot.
2. *Warning: Adults may want to perform this step without the kiddos, as the liquid is VERY hot.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then continue stirring on high heat until it reaches 300 degrees (use a candy thermometer to measure the temp). https://steemitimages.com/DQmRHMkzTxCF5tZGVCGZJfqpJ3utWc8g6EufgSSMEiauziR/IMG_0557_edited.jpg
3. Immediately pour into a tray so it can cool. https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ2Fm1jkTAJZcAgxxYjtwj4WTn7tiodEdVMgRMHjF2ctL/IMG_0565.JPG
4. After an hour, it will be hard and you can smash it to pieces with a mallet. :) https://steemitimages.com/DQmRyUxwrwkQQzCEZZasi8b58kJgpgPpTaTrTiuwgi4NiNL/IMG_0579.JPG

Tips

• If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use the Cold Water Method described in this article - I used this method and it really works (and was kind of fun)! 

For more delicious dessert recipes, check out my other recent posts:

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
• Stuffed Apples
• Gooey Butter Cake
• Thomas the Train Birthday Treats
• Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (easy!)