*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                                  Hard Candy

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Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    : Candy

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       2  c             Sugar
       1  c             Water
     3/4  c             Light corn syrup
                        Food coloring
     1/2  ts            Oil of cinnamon, peppermint,
                        - lemon, or orange -OR-
     1/4  ts            Oil of cloves
                        Confectioners' sugar

Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in heavy 2 qt saucepan. Cook,
stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved; then lower heat and
cook without stirring to 300°F. If sugar crystals form on sides of
pan, wipe off. Remove form heat, add coloring and oil flavoring.
Set one pan of candy over a saucepan containing hot water. As soon as
the other pan is cool enough to touch, cut it with scissors into
strips 1" wide, then snip into pieces. Work quickly. Drop pieces onto
buttered baking sheet. If candy cools too quickly, set over pan of
hot water to soften it. When cool, sprinkle with confectioners'
sugar. Store in airtight container. If using sucker molds, after
filling molds, tap to release air bubbles. Twist sticks in molds to
secure them.


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