Mom'S Peppermint Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. oil of peppermint
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Boil sugar and water 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add small 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
Add flavoring (peppermint) to taste.
Stir well.
Drop from teaspoon onto wax paper.
Let cool. May add red or green food color, if desired.