Grandma Stueber’s Anise Candy

1 cup white Karo syrup

2 cups sugar

pinch of salt

4 T water

1/2 teaspoon Anise Oil

red or green food coloring

powdered sugar

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cook to hard brittle stage (300 degrees) stirring constantly. Add 1/2 teaspoon Anise Oil and red or green food coloring. Pour onto buttered metal pan.  Let cool. Dust with powdered sugar. Break into pieces.