Directions Grease two 15x10x1-in. pans with 2 teaspoons butter each; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat ...

This old-fashioned holiday treat ... I attach a candy thermometer to the pan and cook the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage). If you don’t have a thermometer, I drop a small ...