Grandma's Christmas Candy is a sweet and crunchy confection that is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Made with simple ingredients and love, this candy will bring joy to all who taste it.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
Directions
- In a heavy saucepan, mix together sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Continue to cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in nuts, vanilla, salt, and butter. Be cautious as the mixture will be very hot.
- Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread out evenly. Let cool and harden.
- Once hardened, break into pieces and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This recipe has been passed down through generations in our family.
The nuts add a delicious crunch to the candy.
The butter gives the candy a rich and creamy flavor.