Anise Candy

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. light syrup
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. oil of anise

Boil together sugar, light syrup and water to hard crack stage (or 300 degrees). Put in red or green food coloring. Add oil of anise; stir. Grease pan and pour mixture in. Let stand
until hard. Break into pieces.