Christmas Hard Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/4 c. light (white) Karo syrup
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. food color
1/2 tsp. candy oil (may be bought at drug store)

Preparation

Mix together and stir sugar, syrup and water.
Boil to 300\u00b0 (use candy thermometer).
Remove from heat; add food color and candy oil.
Pour onto pan or board covered with powdered sugar. Cut in pieces with scissors while cooling.