2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light syrup
1/2 c. water

Bring to boil in saucepan; cook to hard crack (300 degrees). Remove and stir in 1/2 teaspoon oil of peppermint and red or yellow food color.

Sift confectioners sugar on porcelain top or stainless steel. Quickly pour syrup in fine stream on sugar. Make strips, about 1/2 inch wide. While still hot, snip to bite size pieces.