Cinnamon Hard Candy

By lbgtdep

Ingredients

• 2 C sugar
• 1 C water
• 1/2 C light corn syrup
• 1/4 to 1/2 t cinnamon oil
• 1/2 t red food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over med heat, stirring occasionally. cover and cook 3 mins. uncover and cook over med-high heat without stirring, until candy thermometer reads 310 deg. Remove from heat; stir in oil and food coloring, keeping face away from the mixture as the odor will be very strong.

Immediately pour onto greased baking pan. quickly spread into a 13 X 9 rectangle. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1" Squares. Recut several times until candy has set. Let stand until dry.. Break into squares