by Mary Sue
3 3/4 C. Sugar
1 1/2 C lite Karo Syrup
1 C. Water
2 tsp. Cinnamon Oil
Red Food Coloring
Powdered Sugar
1. Mix sugar, syrup, and water together in saucepan and boil without stirring, until 290 to 300 degrees F.
(use a candy thermometer), about 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Take off stove when boiling has ceased .
3. Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil. Add a few drops of red food coloring until dark pink.
4. Put in greased cookie sheet and as soon as you are able to handle it, begin cutting it with scissors into small, bite size pieces. Cut the pieces over a bowl of powdered sugar so that they will be covered. Put into candy jars or whatever you want.
I like to put this candy in little mason jars and tie a red ribbon around it to give to neighbors at Christmas. You can also put it into small baby food jars and spray paint the baby food jar lid red or green, tie a cute ribbon, and use a christmas transfer sticker for the jar. cheap.
