Lee'S Hard Candy

Directions

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   Stir first 3 ingredients together over medium heat until sugar dissolves and it begins boiling. Leave on stove eye and don't stir anymore. Cook until mixture reaches 310° on candy thermometer (about 45 minutes). Remove from heat and let it settle. Stir in choice of food color; mix well to avoid streaks. Stir in flavoring (Lee uses about half the bottle, probably about 2 tablespoons). Mix well under a vent or fan. Fumes are very strong. Sift powdered sugar onto a 4-sided cookie sheet. Pour mixture over it and let cool completely. Use handle of knife to break it up.