Wilma Flintstone’s Rock Candy

This working-class, stone-age family rolled onto prime-time TV in September 1960. The Flintstones was the most financially successful network animated franchise for three decades, beat only by The Simpsons.

Wilma Flintstone’s Rock Candy

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup clear corn syrup

flavorings of your choice

food colors of your choice

powdered sugar for rolling

In a heavy-duty saucepan mix the sugar, water, and syrup; heat to 300 degrees while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.

Add flavorings of your choice using 2 to 3 teaspoons of extracts or 3 to 4 drops of oils.

Add food colors if desired.

Stir to mix flavorings and/or colors in well and pour into a buttered pan.

When cool enough to handle, cut into small pieces and roll in powdered sugar. Lay on a plate to cool.

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