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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| light corn syrup: 1/2 cup |
| water: 1/2 cup |
| cream of tartar: 1/4 tsp |
| peppermint extract: 3/4 tsp |
| red food coloring: 1 tsp |
Easy Peppermint Candy Canes
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User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
20 serving(s)
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- Blend together corn syrup, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
- Stir, dissolving the sugar.
- Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265°F).
- Remove from burner; add peppermint oil, blend well.
- Divide into 2 porions.
- In one half, add red coloring.
- Pour over greased platters.
- Let cool.
- When cool enough to touch, pull each apart seperatly.
- Form into ropes and twist red with white candy mixtures.
- Cut into desired lengths and shapes.