Christmas Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on medium-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 the scent of the oil is very strong.
2. 2
   Immediately pour onto an oiled
3. 3
   . Cool; break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.