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Macaroon Baskets Make macaroons having them less than one inch in diameter. Cook one cup sugar, half a cup of boiling water, and a few grains cream of tartar until syrup begins to discolor. Set saucepan in pan of cold water to instantly stop the boiling, then place in saucepan of hot water. Dip edges of macaroons in syrup, and place close together to form a circle large enough for the base of the basket. Around the edge fit a row of macaroons and over this a second row to make the sides of the basket, dipping the edges in syrup that they may stick together. When the basket is made, the syrup remaining in saucepan may be poured on a buttered tin, and kept in a warm place. As soon as candy can be handled, pull until glossy, and shape to form a handle for the basket. Dip the ends in melted syrup, and attach them to the sides of the basket. The baskets may be large or small, and used for ice cream or for holding candies. Pecan Baskets Follow recipe for Glace Nuts, using pecans. As nuts are dipped, fasten two together for the bottom of the basket. Place others upright around the edge for the sides of the basket. Fashion handle as suggested in recipe for Macaroon Baskets, and fill with glace strawberries.