*Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together in saucepan the water, syrup and sugar.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar appears to be dissolved.
3. 3
   Cook, without stirring, until 300° on a candy thermometer is reached.
4. 4
   Wipe down sides of pan and add flavoring and coloring until evenly distributed.
5. 5
   Pour at once on a buttered and lightly sprinkled with 10x sugar cookie sheet.
6. 6
   As soon as it cools enough to handle, cut into small pieces and drop into a bowl.
7. 7
   Sprinkle again lightly with 10x sugar to prevent sticking together.
8. 8
   Makes about 1 pound.
9. 9
   For each different flavoring, use a different food coloring.