Small Mints

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• mint flavouring
• food colouring

1. Cook sugar, water and cornsyrup in 2-quart saucepan
2. Stir until sugar dissolves
3. Cook to thread stage (232 degrees F)
4. Add cream of tartar
5. Beat with a wire whip until creamy
6. Add a few drops of flavouring and food colouring
7. Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper forming patties (keep pan over hot water)
8. Store tightly covered.
9. Makes about 60