Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Mix first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan.
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   Stir over medium heat
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   until
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   sugar dissolves.
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   Boil, without stirring, until temperature
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   reaches
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   310° or until drops of syrup form hard, brittle threads in cold water.
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   Remove from heat.
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   After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and coloring.
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    Pour onto lightly greased
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    cookie
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    sheet
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    and cool.
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    Break into pieces. Coat with powdered sugar.
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    Store in airtight container.
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    Makes in excess of 2 pounds.