1 3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
food colorings
oil of peppermint
oil of cloves
oil of anise
oil of sassafras
oil of wintergreen

Boil sugar, syrup and water to 300°F on candy thermometer; divide into five portions. Add 1/2 teaspoon of coloring and 1/2 teaspoon of flavoring to each portion.

Pour immediately onto a buttered cookie sheet; mark into squares.

Put in jars or boxes.

Cooks Note: Use of a candy thermometer is recommended.

Color Tips: Leave peppermint flavor white, clove yellow, anise pink or red, sassafras green and wintergreen blue.