Gambino’s Petit Fours ("tastes-like")
Duncan Hines white cake mix – add almond flavoring
3 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups of sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Food color
Gently mix water, sugar and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil
(226 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Cool to 110 degrees F. Add powdered
sugar and vanilla extract. Add food color if desired. Spoon over petit fours.