Cinnamon Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy 4-quart pot with lid, add sugar, water, syrup and salt.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Be careful it doesn't boil over.
4. 4
   After it comes to a boil, cover with lid. Cook for 1 minute, covered, then remove lid.
5. 5
   Cook over medium heat until candy is 300° or the hard crack stage on candy thermometer.
6. 6
   You don't have to stir.
7. 7
   Candy will change color. When dipped in cold water, will become hard.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and stir in margarine, food coloring and cinnamon oil.
9. 9
   Be careful with the cinnamon oil, it will burn your eyes and nose.
10. 10
    Grease 3 (9 x 13-inch) pans.
11. 11
    Pour into pans.
12. 12
    Let cool; break it up with a spoon.