Christmas Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water.
2. 2
   Cook on medium-high heat until candy thermometer reads 300° (hard crack stage), stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat; stir in oil and food coloring, keeping face away from mixture as odor is very strong.
4. 4
   Immediately pour onto an oiled cookie sheet.
5. 5
   Cool; break into pieces.
6. 6
   Store in airtight containers.
7. 7
   Yields about 2 pounds.