Coffee Sponge Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve coffee in vinegar in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Add sugar and syrup.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Boil without stirring to 300° or small amount separates into a hard brittle thread in cold water.
5. 5
   Remove from heat. Quickly stir in the soda, mixing thoroughly.
6. 6
   Pour into lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
7. 7
   Do not spread or it will not be spongy.
8. 8
   This will spread itself.
9. 9
   Cool.
10. 10
    Break into pieces.