2 c. sugar
2/3 c. boiling water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. vinegar

Put the sugar, boiling water and vinegar in saucepan, over heat, stir until sugar is dissolved, boil without stirring to 265 degrees, or until a decidedly firm ball is formed in cold water.

Pour onto slightly greased platter or marble or metal table top and leave until cool enough to handle. Pull with fingers, adding few drops oil of peppermint or other flavor and any desired color. When too stiff to pull, stretch to a rope 1/2 inch in diameter and cut with scissors in small pieces or strips. Put at once into a bowl of powdered sugar and leave until sugary.