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Easy Halloween Homemade Rock Candy Sticks

These Easy Halloween Homemade Rock Candy Sticks are simple to make and visually stunning, perfect for parties and classroom treats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 days 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 cups granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup extra for coating the sticks
  • 1 cup water
  • a few drops orange or black gel food coloring optional for spooky look
  • 1/2 tsp flavoring oil or extract optional for taste
  • 6 wooden skewers or craft sticks
  • 6 clean tall glass jars with lids (or 1 large jar with a cardboard lid)
  • to taste clothespins or baker's twine to hold the sticks in place
  • 1 drinking straw for drying, or a clean jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the jars well and dry them completely. Cut a hole in each lid, or use cardboard to suspend the sticks.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring it to a rolling boil while stirring constantly.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and stir until all sugar has dissolved.
  4. Pour the syrup into prepared jars and let it cool for about 45 minutes.
  5. Wet the skewers with water and roll them in the extra sugar, letting them dry.
  6. If desired, add food coloring and flavoring to the cooled syrup.
  7. Suspend the coated sticks in the jars, ensuring they don't touch the bottom or sides.
Crystallizing
  1. Leave the jars undisturbed for 3 to 10 days for the crystals to grow.
Harvest and Store
  1. Carefully lift each stick out and hang over a clean jar to dry for a few hours.
  2. Wrap each dried stick in cellophane and store at room temperature for up to 2 months.

Notes

Use fresh, dry granulated sugar for optimal crystal growth. Avoid humidity during storage. Great for party favors, classroom treats, or as a fun project with kids.