Ingredients
- 1 food coloring
- 2 c sugar
- 1 c water
- 1/2 c nuts (toasted)
- 2 tb cornstarch
- 1 tb flavoring
- 1/2 ts cream of tartar
Confectioners' sugar Flavorings: rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or lemon. Food coloring: red, yellow, green or orange (depending on flavoring used) Nuts: almonds or pistachios Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5 minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts. Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar. Store in plastic bag.