3 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. white corn syrup
1 tsp. anise oil*
1 tsp. red or green food coloring

Cook the first 3 ingredients to a hardball stage (275-300°F). Remove from heat and stir in anise oil and food coloring. Pour into a greased pan. When almost cool, mark into squares with a sharp knife. You can also pull this like taffy and cut. Use granite or glass utensils for cooking.

*Anise oil is purchased at a drugstore.