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Peppermint Candy Canes - Recipe

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Directions
Combine first four ingredients, stir well, bring to boil and cook without stirring until it cracks lightly when a little is tried in cold water. Remove from heat, add peppermint. Divide into two portions; add one teaspoon red coloring to one part. Cool. Pull each part separately and twist red candy around white. Cut in 8 inch lengths and form canes. Makes 8.
 
 
Ingredients
-2 cups granulated sugar
-1/2 cup light corn syrup
-1/2 cup water
-1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
-3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
-1 teaspoon red vegetable coloring