Christmas Hard Candy

Title: Christmas Hard Candy

Categories: Candies

Yield: 2 Pounds

-Sue Woodward

3 1/2 c Sugar

1 c Light corn syrup

1 c Water

1/4 ts To

1/2 tspn cinnamon or Peppermint oil

1 ts Red or green food coloring

In a lg. heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook on

med-high heat until candy thermometer reads 300

(hard crack stage),

stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring,

keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong. Immediately pour

onto an oiled cookie sheet. Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight

containers. Note - cinnamon and peppermint oils are available in cake

decorating and candy supply stores.

Source: Jane Holman; Moultrie, GA ( Taste of Home , Dec/Jan '95) --