Hard Candy

Step 1

Place the first three ingredients in a small saucepan and stir to combine.

Step 2

Turn on the heat to medium high and bring mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Boil approximately 10 minutes until mixture thickens and reaches the hard crack phase (310 degrees on a candy thermometer).

Step 4

Remove from heat and wait for boiling action to calm down, about a minute.

Step 5

Pour in food coloring and flavoring oil and whisk quickly to combine, keeping your face away from the steam. Whisk well.

Step 6

Working quickly, pour the mixture into molds or out on a sheet of aluminum foil that has been dusted with powdered sugar. Sprinkle more powdered sugar on top of the candy.

Step 7

When candy cools slightly, use a large knife to score it into small bite size pieces. When it cools completely, break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.