Hard Christmas Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. white sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. oil
food coloring
4x sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon, orange or butterscotch extract (if using)

Preparation

Stir the sugar, syrup and water until dissolved.
Boil to 295\u00b0 on candy thermometer; remove from heat.
Add the oil and desired food coloring.
Pour onto cookie sheet covered with 4x sugar. Break into pieces.