3 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. water
1 tsp. lemon flavoring
Powdered sugar (optional)

Mix first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring, until temperature reaches 310 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and food coloring. Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Cool, break into pieces.