Description
Make your holidays extra special with this easy Cinnamon Rock Candy recipe. Featuring a sweet and spicy flavor, this festive homemade treat is perfect for gifting, parties, or adding to your candy collection. Simple ingredients, clear instructions, and customizable spice levels make it a must-try for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
1 cup water
3 ¾ cups sugar
1 ¼ cups light corn syrup
1 tsp red food coloring
1–2 tsp cinnamon oil (adjust for spice)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Butter a 15x10x1-inch sheet cake pan, line with parchment paper, and butter the parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, mix water, sugar, corn syrup, and food coloring. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
- Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Attach a candy thermometer and boil until the mixture reaches 300°F (about 20 minutes).
- Add Cinnamon Oil: Remove from heat, carefully stir in cinnamon oil, and pour into the prepared pan.
- Cool and Break: Allow candy to cool for at least 4 hours, then dust with powdered sugar. Flip, peel off parchment, and break into bite-sized pieces.
- Store: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Cinnamon oil is potent; start with 1 tsp and increase if desired.
Use a candy thermometer to ensure accurate temperature for the perfect texture.
For varied flavors, substitute cinnamon oil with other extracts like peppermint or orange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies (approximately 1 large sheet pan of candy)
- Calories: 400 kcal per serving