Peppermint Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, cream of tartar and water in a medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Boil to 238F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Remove from stove and cool without stirring.
4. 4
   When cooled add peppermint.
5. 5
   Beat until creamy.
6. 6
   Divide and color each portion with food coloring into pastels, if you'd like.
7. 7
   Drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper.
8. 8
   *For other flavors, use lemon, orange, or another extract flavor, instead of peppermint.
9. 9
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10. 10
    **This recipe makes about 54 candies.
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