1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. light Karo
1/2 c. water
3/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 tsp. red food coloring
2 c. sugar

Mix together first 3 ingredients, also water and sugar. Stir over heat until sugar dissolves. Cook to 265 degrees, very hard ball stage. Remove from heat. Add peppermint. Divide mixture in half. Add food coloring to one part, pour on well greased pan or platter.

Pull each part separately into ropes. Quickly wrap red part around white. Cut into 8 inch length, form into candy canes.