3 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
2 cups hot water
pinch of cream of tartar
few drops of peppermint extract
green food coloring

Cook sugar, corn syrup and hot water to soft ball stage (234-240°F on candy thermometer).

Pour into a bowl; add cream of tartar and let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir until thick enough to drop from a spoon.

Add flavoring and coloring; drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Cooks Note: Use of a candy thermometer is recommended.