Snow Cone Syrup II

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 teaspoon food coloring
• 1/2 teaspoon flavoring extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and boiling water and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Add the food coloring and flavoring extract.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
6. Pour the syrup into a serving pitcher and serve with ice cold snow cones.

Interesting Facts

• Snow cones were invented in 1919 by an ice cream vendor in Texas.
• The most popular flavor for snow cones is cherry.
• The average snow cone contains about 200 calories.