Christmas Jewels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. white corn syrup
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. oil flavoring
food coloring

Preparation

Blend sugar, corn syrup and water in a large saucepan.
Cook, without stirring, to 300\u00b0 on candy thermometer.
Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, add flavoring and color.
Spread thinly in a buttered pan or tray.
Score in 1/2-inch strips or cut with scissors.
Break into small pieces and roll in powdered sugar.
The candy may be flavored as follows:
green - wintergreen, blue - anise or spearmint, yellow - lemon, red - cinnamon, pink - clove, or white - peppermint.