Candy Canes

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together cream of tartar, corn syrup, water and sugar. Stir over heat until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook to 265° (very hard ball stage).
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add peppermint.
5. 5
   Divide mixture in half.
6. 6
   Add food coloring to one part.
7. 7
   Pour on greased platters.
8. 8
   Pull each part separately into ropes.
9. 9
   Twist red part around white part.
10. 10
    Cut into 8-inch lengths.
11. 11
    Form into candy canes.