Hard Jack Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. syrup
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. hot water
1/2 to 1 tsp. flavoring (depending on flavor)
coloring (however much you want)
powdered sugar

Preparation

Heat first 3 ingredients.
Add coloring at 250\u00b0.
Continue cooking to 300\u00b0.
Add flavoring after boiling to 300\u00b0 and turn off heat.
Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet.
Slice into strips and quickly cut with scissors into small pieces.
Place small pieces in powdered sugar as you cut them.