Stained glass candy has been a favorite holiday treat for me since I was a little girl, but I haven’t made it in years! I actually forgot about it, until Netflix sent me a Trollhunters Rock Candy recipe. I looked at it and it was pretty much the same thing, so whether you call it stained glass candy or rock candy doesn’t matter.
It’s delicious!
It’s also surprisingly easy to make. It does require a candy thermometer, your attention and some patience, but I swear it’s not difficult. You just have to promise not to leave the kitchen when it’s on the stove.
If you’re wondering what the heck rock candy has to do with Netflix, then queue up DreamWorks Trollhunters!
When a human teenage boy finds a mysterious amulet on the way to school one day, it leads him to a secret world of trolls beneath his town. Do I really need to say more?
Because trolls.
Must watch.
But here’s the gist: Forced into the role of “Trollhunter,” Jim finds himself in the middle of a centuries long war between good and evil that threatens mankind and troll-kind alike. The heroic adventure is filled with fantastical creatures, glorious cities and fierce enemies and the entire family will be caught up in the fresh storytelling and stunning visual animation over the 26 episode story arc.
And the rock candy? Well, it represents the mystical gemstones and crystals that are a large part of the Trollhunters world.
Watch it and see! And be sure to make a batch of Trollhunters rock candy to enjoy while you watch!
Trollhunters Rock Candy Recipe
Ingredients
- Powdered sugar used for lining the foil or parchment paper
- 3 3/4 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons gourmet flavoring of your choice cinnamon oil, strawberry oil, orange oil, etc.
- 1 teaspoon food coloring that goes with your flavor choice
Instructions
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Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, and sprinkle with a layer of powdered sugar.
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In a large saucepan, combine the white sugar, corn syrup, and water, and stir continuously over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
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Continue boiling without stirring. When candy thermometer reaches approximately 260 degrees F, drop in flavoring and food coloring, and continue boiling until temperature reaches 300-310 degrees F.
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Pour candy in prepared pan. Let candy cool and harden. Crack into pieces, and store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
To remove hard candy residue from pan, fill with hot water and let sit in sink. The sugar will dissolve, and you can just pour the liquid out.
This post is sponsored by Netflix #StreamTeam; opinions are my own.
Darci says
I think you left out the step of actually pouring into the pan and do you add more powdered sugar on top!
Liz says
Ugh, I sure did! Thanks for catching that. I didn’t add more powdered sugar on top. What you see is what was in the pan when I poured the candy in. 🙂
Debbie Palmer says
This is a lot like the Christmas Coal candy I made for my kids when they were little. Only difference is no food coloring and it was poured into an 8×8 pan. I used root beer and cinnamon flavoring which bothe had a dark color already. When broken up it looked like lumps of coal and they were put in their stockings. The kids LOVED them.
Liz says
I love how you made it such a fun tradition!
Janet W. says
I’ve never made candy like this before! My grandsons would love to make it with me!
Dandi D says
This looks like it would be really fun to make with my kids, and yummy too!
shelly peterson says
My grandsons would enjoy this candy. I will have to try it out.
Dana Rodriguez says
I have never made anything like this but it looks really easy. Thanks for the recipe!
Nina Renner says
I let my kids watch this and my husband and I totally got hooked to it as well. Haha. We’re probably going to watch the next part over Christmas break. I’ll definitely have to make this candy for it. How perfect!
Karen Strobel says
When do you add the oil? Does not mention it!
Liz says
So sorry! You add it along with the food coloring.
Fran says
I don’t know if I missed something, but when do you add the flavoring oil?
Liz says
I think I forgot to type that in, but you add it along with the food coloring!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
This is such an easy recipe for a cute candy. My daughter and nieces will love these!
kendall says
This looks so good! I love making my own candy – it can be so fun! I love this, thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to try it!
Alissa Apel says
This looks pretty easy to do, and goes great with the movie. This movie looks pretty fun!
The Gifted Gabber says
What fun candy! This would be great to make with my toddler daughters.
Melinda Mitchell says
This is so funny! Just before Christmas, I wrote about this candy, but couldn’t remember it’s name. So I googled broken glass candy! And it came up! lol
It is so yummy! And versatile!
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Reesa Lewandowski says
We just saw this pop up on our netflix! These candies look like something we’d love!
Lisa Rios says
My goodness, this looks absolutely delicious and mouth watering. The recipe looks so easy to do & I would like to check out Netflix for the DreamWorks Trollhunters for sure!
Lisa Heath says
My son wants to see Trollhunter – and I pretty much want that candy! I’ll have to give it a try!
CourtneyLynne says
Omg hOw yummy!!! I loved rock candy when I was a kid. So need to make this!
Divya @ Eat Teach Blog says
One of my students actually brought rock candy to school to give to her teachers! Her mom had made a grape and a strawberry kind. They were SO GOOD. (And it was nice to “snack” on because it kept my mouth occupied so I wouldn’t shove other snacks in!)
katrina gehman says
that looks really good. i have to save it and make later.
Amanda says
Rock candy is such a cute and fun little treat. I’ve never tried making it before but it looks like such a great winter activity. I’ll have to give it a try with my kiddos!
Brianne says
This rock candy looks amazing! I have to make this one day with the kiddies!
Rosey says
Hurrah for trolls! 🙂 I’ve never tried the stained glass candy. I bet it’d be fun to make with the kids, and we will remember not to leave it even for a second (a very bad habit of mine). 🙂
Dawn Gibson-Thigpen says
i havent had rock candy in years. this look fun and good i know my friends kiddies would love it.
Foodie Finds Home says
This would be something fun to do this weekend! I have never heard of Dreamworks Trollhunter, but I’m sure my nine year old son would love it!!
Chubskulit Rose says
Last year, my daughter made some rock candy and it turned out really well. I love the color of the ones you’ve made.
Nazma Iqbal says
These are so ymmi..i didnt know these are this easy to make. Will try them for new year for kids
Sara says
Wow, my kids would love to make this candy. They saw a commercial for this movie and they definitely want to see it.
Jeri says
Do you let it harden in the pan or where?
Liz says
Yep, you sure do!
Tracey says
This looks great, will give it a try. You do pour the candy in the jelly roll pan to cool right?
Liz says
Yes!
Rebecca Swenor says
Trollhunters sounds like a great movie to watch with the little ones and I can’t wait to see it with them. This Trollhunters rock candy recipe I am going to have to make and it is something I have never made before too. Thanks for sharing the recipe and movie.
Cindy Ingalls says
This rock candy is the perfect treat to eat while watching Trollhunters. Netflix has such great shows for kids and this one looks like a fun ride.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks so fun! Love that it’s so easy to make! Surely, my kids will love this movie and of course this candy!!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is so adorable! My kids can’t wait to see Trollhunters!
Molly Kumar says
We saw TrollHunters during the Christmas Weekend with my nieces n nephews and it was so much fun – the kids went nuts over it 😉 I’m bookmarking your recipe and maybe surprise them with this magical stained glass candy bars.
Theresa says
I’ve been meaning to catch Troll Hunters. Looks like a show my girls would love! Oh, and the rock candy would really get me bonus points!
Milena says
Great recipe because it’s so easy! I’m stilling trying to find time to watch Troll hunters with my kids. We love Netflix!
Janell Poulette says
I havent made this in years and i love it so much! Thanks for reminding me how much i loved it and i am so going to make this on my next day off. I love to have it just when i need a yummy piece of hard candy. I wish i had some right now!
Sara Phillips says
We saw a preview for Troll Hunters on Netflix just before Christmas break started and my family agreed that we should have a pajama day and watch it but it hasn’t happened yet! Only 4 more days to make that happen, so I guess I better schedule it! I think your rock candy looks like a great treat but to be honest, candy thermometers scare me!
sher says
oh i haven’t had this since i was a kid! i used to love rock candy
Mandy Carter says
My son would love the candy for sure. I am not sure if he has seen Trollhunters yet, gotta look!
Lisa Bristol says
I have made this before and it is so delicious. I would love to try this recipe and have some for the new year.
Alicia says
What a fun candy! I think my boys would enjoy eating it while watching this series.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This candy looks delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend with the kids.
Lisa Favre says
Trollhunters looks like it’s going to be Netflix’s next best hit! Can’t wait to watch it and also, try out this Trollhunter-inspired candy.
Sherry says
Trollhunter looks like something my son would enjoy watching. It’s been a few years since I’ve had rock candy. I’ll have to make some.
Elizabeth O. says
I am not familiar with the animated show but I’m sure it’s such a hit with the kids! It looks like a fun show to watch. I am loving this candy recipe!
Keikilani says
This looks like an awesome recipe to make with the kids! And I had not heard of troll hunters. I know my kids would love it! Looking it up for tomorrow night.
Amy Desrosiers says
I love rock candy and this recipe seems easy enough to try. I think my kids would flip if I made it for them!
Erin @ Stay at Home Yogi says
Oh how fun! I love pairing a special snack with a movie! I’ll have to see if my boys want to watch this! 🙂
ricci says
I haven’t had rock candy in forever!! This looks yummy!!
Wren says
It has been YEARS since I have had this candy! I will have to give it a try soon! Trollhunters looks neat! My daughter and I plan to watch it together this weekend. LOVE Netflix! 🙂
My Teen Guide says
It looks like it’s easy to make and kids will surely love it! I’m going to make this, this coming weekend.
adriana says
This looks so good! I had no clue it was this easy to make your own candy. I’ll have to try it! This week is all about getting things done while relaxing for me haha so lots of catching up on shows!
MJ. L says
I can’t wait to watch this show with my son. I would love to make the rock candy with him as well!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
Homemade candy sounds great! We are totally going to make this!
Dawn Nieves says
My kids love this show. I’ll have to try this recipe it looks easy and the kids will love it!
Mimi Green says
OMG my kids just started watching Troll Hunters right before Christmas. It has quickly become their favorite show. I hadn’t heard of it before then.
Melanie - QueMeansWhat says
OMG. I love this stuff! Cinnamon is my favorite. <3
Rebecca Bryant says
What a yummy treat to eat while streaming Netflix. I am a Netflix girl fro sure. I am currently hooked on Drop Dead Diva.
Pam Wattenbarger says
We make candy like this! Or, we used to. We haven’t made it in forever. Maybe we need to do it again soon!
mitch says
I can make rock candy at home? Uh oh. I love that stuff! And that Trolhunters show looks terrific, we have the books!
candy says
We make rock candy all the time. One it is simple to make. You can make tons of colors and flavors. Plus it make a bunch.
Heidi Dee says
How fun! I definitely think that looks like something my son would enjoy! I’ve never actually noticed this on Netflix!
Pam Wattenbarger says
My friend’s kids were telling me about it last night. They heard about it from some of their friends and were asking if we have seen it.
Charlotte Emelia says
Fun recipe. Guess I need to go watch Troll Hunters on Netflix now! Haha, I love your funny remarks.
Franc Ramon says
Troll hunters looks like a really nice period movie. The rock candy recipe is easy to follow and looks delicious.
Destany says
This sounds like a great thing to make with kids! My son is unfortunately too cool to do most things with his old mom, but my nieces would absolutely love this!
Jen Rattie says
That sounds awesome! My kids and I love watching Troll Hunters, and I think strawberry candy would be the perfect thing for our next binge watch. Thanks for the recipe.
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
Rock candy reminds me of being a kid, I always loved it, but haven’t had it in ages. I love the inspiration behind it! My daughter binged Trollhunters (after waiting very impatiently for its release), and is can’t wait for season 2. So fun!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
ummm, I can’t grammar today – scratch that “is” in front of “can’t wait”… 😉
Colleen Lanin says
Troll Hunters is SUCH a good show. My kids and I love it. The animation and the story line are both top notch.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love a simple recipe that’s also tasty. Any kind of candy is always a winner for me, so I can’t wait to make this.
lisa says
I love this kind of candy! And the Trollhunters looks like a cute movie for kids. I bet my girls would love to see it.
Jasmine Eclipse says
This would be such a fun thing for kids to make (and eat!).
But after all the sugar I ate during the holidays, I’m definitely cutting back from now on haha
Heather Johnson says
What a fun and easy recipe! You could make this in all sorts of colors for all the holidays of the year too.