CALORIES IN BUTTERSCOTCH HARD CANDY RECIPES

Name: Hard Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3/4 pound.
Ingredients: 5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1 to 2 teaspoons anise, lemon or orange extract; Red, yellow or orange liquid food coloring, optional

HARD CANDY RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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Every evening for a week in December, my husband and I mix up several batches of this soothing candy. When we finish, we have all our favorite flavors and a rainbow of colors. The pieces look lovely in a clear candy dish or jar.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 teaspoons anise, lemon or orange extract
Red, yellow or orange liquid food coloring, optional

Steps:

Fill a 15x10x1-in. pan with confectioners' sugar to a depth of 1/2 in. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make a continuous curved-line indentation in the sugar; set pan aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and continue cooking for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals., Uncover and cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring if desired. , Carefully pour into a glass measuring cup. Working quickly, pour into prepared indentation in pan. Cover candy with confectioners' sugar. When candy is cool enough to handle, cut into pieces with a scissors. Store in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, FatContent 0 fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 26mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 99g carbohydrate (89g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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Whipped cream recipes don't have to be hard. This one can even be made ahead. Slightly underwhip the cream, then cover and refrigerate for several hours. Beat briefly just before using.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 10 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, FatContent 6g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 20mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 6mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 0 protein.

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