7 Ways With Sugar

Use ordinary sugar to create decadent cookies, pies, and even decorative spirals. Grab a bag and get started.— Story by Maureen Callahan

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Candy: Rock Candy

Teach kids about crystallization and satiate their sweet tooth at the same time. This recipe takes up to 14 days to fully crystallize, so enjoy the process and watch the candy grow on the string. Heat water to help sugar fully dissolve, then add food coloring, cinnamon oil, and vanilla. Substitute mint, strawberry, or orange oils to create your own concoctions.

Recipe: Rock Candy

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