Thursday, November 12, 2009

Suckers brought by Erin


Gloria’s Hard Candy

2 c sugar
¾ c white corn syrup
1 c water

food coloring
½ tsp flavoring- raspberry, butterscotch, coconut, root beer

Bring sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add candy thermometer and bring to hard ball stage- 260 degrees.
Add food coloring.
Boil to 270 degrees.
Add ½ tsp flavoring.
Cook to 290 degrees.
Pour on powdered cookie sheet or in sucker molds. Let cool.

Emily's Snickerdoodles


1. 1/2 c butter or margarine
2. 1/2 c shortening
3. 1 1/2 c sugar
4. 2 eggs
5. 2 3/4 c flour
6. 2 tsp cream of tartar
7. 1 tsp baking soda
8. 1/4 tsp salt

2 T sugar
2 T cinnamon

Mix in order ingredients 1-8.
Roll into balls and then in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 min.