Christmas Hardtack - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. hot water
flavoring oils (cinnamon, peppermint, orange, etc.)
food coloring (red, green, etc.)

Preparation

Mix sugar, syrup and water.
Cook to 278\u00b0.
Add flavoring (1/4 teaspoon) and coloring (1/4 teaspoon).
Pour immediately onto a buttered marble (or other smooth, heat absorbing marble surface). Use a knife and cut into 3/4-inch lengths, then snip into bite size pieces with kitchen scissors.
Butter hands to work with candy.