Hard Tack Candy (A Christmas Tradition)

"Last year, for the first time in nearly 20 years, I remembered this awesome treat and decided to make some of my own. I looked up recipes, but every time I googled “Hard Tack” all that came up was some sort of weird biscuits! I’ve since found out that not everyone calls this stuff “Hard Tack.” Many refer to it as “Rock Candy,” which to me is a totally different thing. But whatever you call it, it is a super simple, easy and delicious candy treat that will last FOREVER. Literally, I still have half a gallon ziploc bag of the stuff I made last year! We used them for neighbor gifts in the neighborhood, and we got SO many compliments! In fact, one neighbor moved away, and she actually came to our house last week with the empty jar from last year and asked us if we minded giving her some more, as she and her husband adored them! Now THAT is an endorsement!"