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5 from 5 votes

DIY Cough Candies

A homemade soothing cough candy that you will feel good giving to your family.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cough candies, flu and cold season, homemade cough drops
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice optional
  • 1 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Dusting

  • Icing or confectioner's powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients into a small pan and stir, bring to simmer on medium heat. Cook for 15-20 min. until hard crack stage has been reached and the candy is thick, dark and syrupy. Quickly drop my teaspoon onto parchment paper (this job works best if you have two people). Let cool completely and place in a small bag with the icing sugar, shake to cover completely. Individually wrap for best results.