2 c Sugar
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Water, boiling
1/4 ts Cream of tartar
1/2 ts Food coloring
1/2 ts Anise oil -OR-
1 1/2 ts Anise extract
Combine sugar, corn syrup, boiling water and cream of tartar in a
medium-heavy saucepan. Boil until mixture spins a thread or reaches 200 F
on a candy thermometer. Add food coloring and anise oil. Pour into a
buttered 9x9" pan. Cut into 3/4 inch square when partially hardened, or
when hard break into jagged pieces. May be rolled in confectioner's
sugar.
