Hardtack Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
2 c. light Karo syrup
2 c. water
2 tsp. oil flavoring
food coloring
powdered sugar

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients, except powdered sugar.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Cook until \"hard crack\" stage is reached.
Remove from heat.
Add flavoring and food coloring; stir until well mixed.
Sprinkle powdered sugar on countertop or table.
Pour hot mixture over powdered sugar, making a thin layer.
Sprinkle more powdered sugar on top.
Cool and cut into small pieces with scissors.