Microwave Mints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. milk
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
red or green food coloring
peppermint extract

Preparation

In
a 2-quart glass measure, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and cream of tartar.
Cook on High (Maximum
power) for 5 to
6 minutes or until a few drops of mixture
in
cold
water forms
a soft ball (238\u00b0 on candy thermometer).
Let
stand
3 minutes
to cool
slightly.
Beat with mixer
until
creamy. Flavor with 8 to 10 drops of peppermint extract and color with food
coloring. Drop mixture by teaspoonful onto
foil.
When cool, store in airtight container.