Glass Candy

This is something my mom used to make at christmas time. As a child, i loved the way it looked (and tasted).

You will need a candy thermometer.

Mix first 3 ingredients in large saucepan.

Stir over heat until sugar dissolves.

Bring to a boil and stop stirring.

Continue to boil until temperature reaches 310 degrees f , it may take 20- 30 minutes.

Remove from heat.

After boiling has stopped , stir in extract& coloring of choice.

Quickly , spread out onto a lightly greased baking sheet so that the candy is no more than 1 / 4 inch thick.

Candy does not need to touch all edges of baking sheet.

Cool , then break into pieces.

Store in an air-tight container.

Special.

sugar, light corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, food coloring