Salt Water Taffy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. ???
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1 1/2-quart saucepan.
Stir in next 4 ingredients.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and sugar is completely dissolved.
Continue cooking without stirring until temperature reaches 260\u00b0.
After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and coloring.
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let stand until cool enough to handle.
Grease hands and pull until it has a satin like finish and light color.
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
Wrap in waxed paper.