Small Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
few drops flavored oil and food coloring

Preparation

Cook sugar, water and syrup in 2-quart saucepan; stir until sugar dissolves.
Cook to thread stage (232\u00b0) without stirring. Add cream of tartar; beat with wire whip until creamy.
Add a few drops flavored oil and food coloring.
Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper, forming patties (keep pan over hot water).
Store tightly covered.
Makes about 60.