2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tbsp. light corn syrup (Karo)
few drops of red food coloring
2 to 4 drops oil of cinnamon
sifted confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Cook sugar, water, corn syrup and food coloring to very hard crack stage (300°F on candy thermometer).

Add oil of cinnamon; stir slightly to mix in oil. Pour onto well greased pan; cool.

Cut or crack into pieces. Dust in confectioners' sugar.

Note: Any flavoring or food coloring may be used.

Makes 1 1/2 pounds.