Christine's Cinnamon Candy

Cinnamon Candy (perfect for Christmas gifts)

3 3/4 cups sugar

1 1/2 cup corn syrup

1 cup water

2 drams (1/4 oz) Lorann cinnamon flavored oil

Red food coloring

Powdered sugar

Mix first 3 ingredients in large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring, until temp reaches 310 degrees farenheit or until drops of syrup form hard brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and coloring. Pour onto cookie sheet that has powdered sugar spread on it. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containter. (You can cut candy with scissors into strips while candy is firm but not hardened and then break strips into pieces)