Christmas Hard Candy
["3 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. light corn syrup", "1 c. water", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. peppermint oil", "1 tsp. red or green food coloring"]
["In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook on medium heat until candy thermometer reads 300\u00b0 (hard-crack stage), stirring occasionally.", "Remove from heat.", "Stir in oil and food coloring.", "Pour onto a greased cookie sheet.", "Cool.", "Break into pieces."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "water", "peppermint oil", "red"]