Red Hot Cinnamon Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2-2/3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 tsp. red food coloring
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon oil
powdered sugar

Preparation

Mix sugar, water, and syrup in heavy pan.
Turn on the vent over stove; open window if possible.
The fumes are quite strong. Boil until hard crack stage.
Remove from heat and add oil and coloring.
Stir well; pour into cookie sheet which has been dusted with powdered sugar.
Cool; break into small pieces.