Hard Candy

3 ¾ cups sugar

1 ½ cups light corn syrup

1 cup water

2 drams flavoring

food coloring

powdered sugar, optional

Mix first three in a large sauce pan. Stir over med heat until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring until temperature reaches the point of hard tack (310 degrees). Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and color. Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.

(ripped off from lorann oils)