Hard Christmas Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. desired flavoring oil
desired food coloring
powdered sugar

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients in large heavy saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Boil without stirring, until temperature reaches 300\u00b0.
Remove from heat.
Stir in oil and coloring.
Pour into well-greased cookie sheet.
Let cool and crack.
Cover with powdered sugar by placing in a paper bag and shaking.
Store in airtight container.