Cinnamon Rock Candy
Fiery, festive, and bold, this cinnamon rock candy is perfect for gifting or winter snacking. Just a few ingredients and simple steps deliver a crisp, spicy treat fast.
Ingredients
- 3¾ cups cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1¼ cups light corn syrup
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon oil (adjust for spice level)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- Butter for greasing
Instructions
- Grease a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan with butter. Line with parchment paper and butter the parchment too.
- In a large saucepan, mix water, sugar, corn syrup, and red food coloring. Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Attach a candy thermometer. Boil the mixture until it reaches 300°F—this takes about 20 minutes. If it foams up, lift it off the heat briefly to prevent spilling.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in the cinnamon oil (use a well-ventilated space—it’s strong!). Quickly pour the hot mixture into your prepared pan and let it cool for at least 4 hours.
- Once hardened, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. Flip the slab onto a cutting board, remove the parchment, and break it into pieces. Dust with more powdered sugar if desired.
- Place candy pieces in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp and fresh.