Hard Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle 18 x 24-inch strip of heavy duty aluminum foil with powdered sugar.
2. 2
   Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in large heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Boil, without stirring, until temperature reaches 310° or until drops of syrup form hard and brittle threads in cold water.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Stir in flavoring oil and coloring.
7. 7
   Pour onto foil.
8. 8
   Cool. Break into pieces.
9. 9
   Store in airtight container.
10. 10
    Makes 2 1/4 pounds.