PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a production method of a hard candy capable of improving workability by eliminating a hydration process.SOLUTION: The hard candy is produced by preparing at least either of a sugar containing no crystallization water and an anhydrous maltose, and at least either of a hydrous maltose and a hydrous crystal glucose as main raw materials, heating the main raw materials to melt, forming the materials into a prescribed shape, and cooling the materials.
