PULLED TAFFY CANDY CANES
My grandmother always made these at Christmastime and said her mother did, too. The soft and chewy canes have a great minty flavor. They're especially nice because the whole family can pitch in to prepare them. -Sheryl O'Danne, Port Townsend, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 to 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook sugar, corn syrup, water and cream of tartar until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium and cook until candy thermometer reads 265° (hard-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add extract. , Pour half into a buttered 15x10x1-in. pan. Add food coloring to remaining mixture; mix well. Pour into another buttered 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Butter fingers; quickly pull half of the white or red at a time until firm but pliable (the white portion will have a milky color). , When taffy is ready for cutting, pull into a 1/4-in. rope. Cut into 6-in. pieces. Twist red and white pieces together; form into canes. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
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Rayan Rai
rayan-r50@yahoo.comThese were so easy to make and they were a big hit at my party. I'll definitely be making them again.
Tedros Hailu
h_t@gmail.comThese were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
makeover with Nafsha
n-m57@hotmail.frThese were a lot of fun to make and they turned out really well. I'll definitely be making them again.
Miah Van Egmond
vmiah77@gmail.comThese were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Imbufe Evelyn
evelyn.imbufe94@hotmail.frThe candy canes were a little too sticky for my taste, but they still tasted good.
Jako Kirsten
jako.k20@yahoo.comThese were a fun project to do with the kids. They loved helping me make them and they were so excited to see how they turned out.
Danish Mehar
danish_m@yahoo.comI've made these candy canes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.
yadjuna
yadjuna59@aol.comThese were so easy to make and they were a big hit at my party. I'll definitely be making them again.
Humayun Azad
azad@yahoo.comThe candy canes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Saizo FF
s-f@gmail.comThese were a lot of fun to make and they turned out really well. I'll definitely be making them again.
Gulam shabeer
gulam_s2@hotmail.comThe candy canes were a little sticky, but they tasted great. I think I'll try using less corn syrup next time.
Imran Jamal
jamal.i@hotmail.comThese were so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making these again for my next party.
Bijay Mukhiya
m@aol.comAbsolutely delicious! The kids loved helping me make these and they were so excited to see how they turned out. They were a big hit at our Christmas party.