Stained glass candy is an old fashioned Christmas candy that I first had when I was in the first grade. I only know that because I remember my teacher handing it out to all of us as a Christmas gift to take home. It was such a tasty little treat and it stuck out in my memory for so long! I remember talking to a friend about it when I was in high school and she happened to have a recipe for it and I've been making it ever since!
It's a basic hard candy recipe but the fun Christmas colors and cinnamon and spearmint flavors make it so festive! And getting to smash the candy at the end to make the "glass" is so much fun for the little ones!
This stained glass candy also makes a great little gift to hand out to loved ones! You can fill little jars or baggies and hand them out for Christmas treats!
Stained Glass Candy
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3 and ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon flavored oil (I use cinnamon or spearmint)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and sift powdered sugar all over the entire pan. Set aside
- In a heavy bottomed sauce pan, add the water, white sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium heat while stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, insert a candy thermometer and let the mixture come to a boil. Do not stir while the mixture is boiling. (Make sure that the candy thermometer is not touching the bottom of the pan)
- Let the mixture boil undisturbed until the thermometer reaches 300 degrees.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the food coloring and flavoring. Stir until combined.
- Pour the candy mixture onto the pan with the powdered sugar. Let the candy completely cool for at least one hour. (You can tilt the pan to spread out the candy but make sure you are wearing good oven mitts!)
- Once the candy has completely set and cooled for an hour, take a meat mallet and hit the candy all over to create cracked stained glass pieces.
- Shake off excess sugar and store in a sealed container.
Notes
lisa says
This is just so fun! I used to make stained glass cookies with my Mom when I was a kid, but I've never heard of plain stained glass... Wow! love the flavors too!
Coco and Ash says
Thanks Lisa! It's definitely an old fashioned recipe 🙂
Tara says
Such a beautiful treat for the holidays! I love being able to tie foods to different memories. That dusting of powdered sugar is a wonderful touch.
Helene says
Wow this candies are just perfect for this lovely season of christmas
I shall try them soon for this christmas
Thanks for such a lovely recipe
Coco and Ash says
Thank you Helene! I hope you get to!
Brandi says
This looks perfect for the upcoming holiday! These are so gorgeous and look tasty, too!
Coco and Ash says
Thanks Brandi!
Tammy says
Great recipe! I used it to make my Grandbaby's "Frozen" Ice Castle cake for her Birthday!
Coco and Ash says
What a great idea! Thank you!
Ruth Ware says
I have made this for 40 years. Everyone loves it. Makes great gifts in a little jar with ribbon. If you live in a humid climate be sure not to skimp on powdered sugar or the prices will stick together. I make several batches with different colors and flavors.
Red-cinnamon or cherry
Green-wintergreen
White-pepperment
Yellow-spearment or lemon
Blue-anise or blueberry
Orange-clove or orange.
Mix all together in a big bowl with powdered sugar. Very festive
Coco and Ash says
Great flavors!! Thank you!
Allison says
Made these candies for a few years now. Out of all the recipes I have used this batch turned out the best!
Coco and Ash says
So happy to hear! Thank you!