2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring, if desired
Flavoring, if desired

Combine sugar, Karo syrup, water and cream of tartar. Place over heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring, to 265 degrees on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; add coloring and flavoring, if desired.

Pour on greased platter or pie pan. Cool until easily handled. Pull into ropes until chalky and porous. Break or cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors. Be sure to grease hands to make pulling easier.