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When you make a batch of this beautiful jewel-toned candy, your whole house fills with wonderful scents of mint or cinnamon. My mom always makes this candy, and people request it every year. She puts it in clear jars with a holiday calico fabric on the lid. Now I've started making it, too. -Jane Holman, Moultrie, Georgia
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 0 protein.
Originally published as Christmas Hard Candy in Taste of Home December/January 1995, p29
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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by momof29
a family tradition!
Reviewed on May. 20, 2009 by gaggy42
I USE A PROFESSIONAL PIZZA CUTTER SPRAYED WITH COOKING SPRAY TO CUT THE CANDY. SOMETIMES THE CANDY CONTINUES TO CLOSE UP BUT I JUST KEEP GOING BACK AND RECUTTING IT UNTIL IT STAYS CUT. THIS IS MUCH QUICKER THAN TRYING TO USE A KNIFE. HOPE IT HELPS!
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2008 by dkjjsmom
I learned to put cornstarch or powdered sugar onto a jelly roll pan then make small furrows running parrallel to the long edge about 2 inches apart. Pour the candy into the furrows. When candy cools just enough to touch. I pick up each "stick" and cut into 1 inch or bite sized pieces with kitchen shears. No hard edges and makes a pretty gift. I use anise, orange and lemon extract also.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by bikenviken
I loved the flavor of these... but I also had trouble with the sharp edges... they often poked the inside of my mouth which made it raw... I tried to score them into squares before they completely cooled but I couldn't get through the whole batch before that happened... but the parts that were scored broke off easily into squares and made for much better eating. So, if somehow you could score the candy with a knife into squares fast enough there wouldn't have to be any fear of the razor sharp edges of some of the pieces. I hope that helps you a bit Midnight Angel.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by Midnight Angel
Could this recipe be poured into oiled small, round candy molds? I love the idea, simple ingredients and easy process. However, I'm concerned the cracked sheets could cause cutting of the throat if accidentally swallowed. I would love to gift this recipe as described by the author. Any feedback about this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Could this recipe be poured into oiled small, round candy molds?
I love the idea, simple ingredients and easy process. However, I'm concerned the cracked sheets could cause cutting of the throat if accidentally swallowed. I would love to gift this recipe as described by the author.
Any feedback about this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by SuzieP64
This is one of my FAVORITE hard candy! I used to make them every year for Christmas. It makes perfect christmas gifts too!
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by audrey427
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