Easy Peppermint Candy Canes

A really fun, traditional, easy treat to make with the little ones for Santa and Rudolf! 8)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10-30

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract
• 3⁄4-1  teaspoon  red food coloring

Directions

1. Blend together corn syrup, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
2. Stir, dissolving the sugar.
3. Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265°F).
4. Remove from burner; add peppermint oil, blend well.
5. Divide into 2 porions.
6. In one half, add red coloring.
7. Pour over greased platters.
8. Let cool.
9. When cool enough to touch, pull each apart seperatly.
10. Form into ropes and twist red with white candy mixtures.
11. Cut into desired lengths and shapes.