Christmas Hard Candy

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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 (TOH, Dec/Jan '95)

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