Hard Candy Suckers

These hard candy suckers are a simple, classic treat that comes together with just a few basic ingredients. Smooth, glossy, and easy to customize with your favorite flavors and colors, they’re perfect for holidays, parties, or homemade gifts. This is a reliable, no-nonsense candy recipe that sets up quickly and delivers consistent results every time.

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Hard Candy Suckers

A simple hard candy sucker recipe that creates clear, glossy candy with a classic hard snap. Easy to shape, wrap, and store for holidays, parties, or homemade gifts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Lorann flavoring (any flavor)
• 1/8 teaspoon citric acid mixed with 1 teaspoon water optional
• food coloring optional

Instructions

Instructions

• Prepare sucker molds and insert sticks before beginning, as hard candy sets quickly once cooked.

  In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 310°F using a candy thermometer.

  Remove from heat and immediately stir in flavoring, food coloring, and citric acid mixture (if using). Stir carefully — the candy will be extremely hot.

  Carefully pour the hot candy into prepared molds. Allow to cool completely until fully hardened, about 30 minutes.

  Remove suckers from molds and wrap individually to store.

Notes

• Have molds and sticks ready before cooking, as hard candy hardens quickly.

  Use caution when working with hot sugar, as it can cause serious burns.

  Store finished suckers individually wrapped at room temperature to prevent sticking.