Hardtack Candy(Important: Use A Wooden Spoon And Do Not Scrape Side Of Pan.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. flavoring oil
5 or 6 drops of coloring

Preparation

Mix sugar, Karo syrup and water well; boil to hard crack stage (300\u00b0).
Do not stir while boiling.
Remove from heat; add flavoring oil and coloring.
Stir until mixed.
Pour into well buttered 8-inch square pan.
Cool for a few minutes and score with a metal spatula.
After it hardens enough, remove from pan, when cooled enough to touch.
Crack with a knife handle.
After cracked and cooled completely, shake small amount of powdered sugar on candy and toss around.
Makes 1 pound.