Pulled Mints

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water to a boil on high and add sugar and cream of tartar; stir until it dissolves, then cover and cook for 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Uncover and, without stirring, cook on high until it reaches a syrupy stage (262° on candy thermometer).
3. 3
   Do not touch the thermometer to the bottom of the pan.
4. 4
   Pour into little puddles on a greased pan; let cool.
5. 5
   Pull until desired size.
6. 6
   Cut with clean scissors.
7. 7
   Roll in powdered sugar until coated.