Coal Candy

For those on your naughty" list this year."

Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with foil , extending the edges over the sides of the pan.

Lightly grease the foil with butter.

Set aside.

Measure sugar , corn syrup and water in large heavy pot.

Stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil , being careful not to splash sugar mixture on side of pan.

Carefully clip candy thermometer to side of pan.

Cook about 15 minutes , without stirring , until thermometer registers 290.

Immediately remove from heat.

Stir in anise extract and food coloring.

Pour mixture into prepared pan.

Cool completely.

To get big pieces of coal-looking candy , gently drop pan to break the candy.

sugar, corn syrup, water, anise extract, food coloring paste