Instructions

1. Sprinkle a thick coat of powdered sugar on a cookie sheet.

2. Combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan.

3. Cook over medium-high heat until the hard-crack stage on a candy thermometer.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Add the peppermint oil.

6. Stir well.

7. Pour onto the cookie sheet.

8. Sprinkle with more powdered sugar.

9. Cut with kitchen shears as soon as cool enough to handle.

10. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag.