Old-Fashioned Pull Taffy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, Karo, water and cream of tartar.
2. 2
   Place over heat.
3. 3
   Stir until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Cook, without stirring, to 265° on candy thermometer.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; add coloring and flavoring, if desired.
6. 6
   Pour on greased platter or pie pan.
7. 7
   Cool until easily handled.
8. 8
   Pull into ropes until chalky and porous. Break or cut into bite-size pieces with scissors.