Peppermint Candy Canes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar; stir until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring, to very hard ball stage (265°).
3. 3
   Remove from heat and add peppermint extract.
4. 4
   Divide in 1 portion; add food coloring to 1 part.
5. 5
   Pour out on greased platters.
6. 6
   When cool enough to handle, pull each part separately. Form in ropes and twist red part around white.
7. 7
   Cut in 8-inch lengths and form in the shape of candy canes.
8. 8
   Makes 10 canes.