Anise Candy

• 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup water
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• Red food coloring
• 2 to 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1. Butter an 8-in. square dish with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the water, corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 3 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals.
2. Uncover; cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300u0b0 (hard-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring.
3. Pour into prepared dish. Using a sharp knife, score into 3/4-in. squares. Cool. Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. Place confectioners' sugar in a pan; add candy and roll until coated. Brush off excess sugar with a pastry brush.
4. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

butter, water, light corn syrup, sugar, anise, red food coloring, sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/anise-candy/ (may not work)