Combine sugar, water, and syrup and cook until candy is brittle when dropped in cold water (280°).

Stir in food coloring, leaving mixture on heat until it reaches 290°.

Remove from heat and add ⅛ ounce of desired flavoring (peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, wintergreen, anise, etc.

).

Pour immediately onto greased cookie sheet.

When cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors.