Quick and Easy Hard Candy (Microwave!)

• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• light corn syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• flavoring1⁄2 teaspoon

  *flavoring may include lemon, vanilla, cherry, almond, peppermint or cinnamon oil or other extract

• food coloring↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Thoroughly mix sugar and light corn syrup in glass bowl.

2. 2

   Cover with plastic wrap.

3. 3

   Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

4. 4

   Quickly stir the sugar mixture and then cover with a NEW sheet of plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.

5. 5

   Remove from microwave and stir. After boiling has ceased, stir in coloring and flavoring.

6. 6

   Pour syrup quickly, onto wax paper covered cookie sheet or into non-stick sprayed molds. Cool completely before breaking into pieces.

7. 7

   Store in airtight container.

8. 8

   Prep time is cooking time, and Cooking time is actually cooling time.