Mix first 3 ingredients and ... 300 degrees. Add oil of cinnamon and food coloring. ... sugar over the candy while its still warm. Break ... cool enough to handle.
Cook sugar, water, and white ... stage on a candy thermometer (265 degrees). Remove from heat. Add anise oil and few drops of food ... hammer or knife handle.
VARIATIONS: Substitute 6 heaping tablespoons peanut butter for oil - or substitute 2 1/4 ... hand and tap candy, out on palm of ... packing to prevent sticking.