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homemade candy canes (3 RATINGS) 307 Pinches 2 Photos Kelly Williams Forked River, NJ Updated on Oct 29, 2025

These homemade candy canes are SO much better than store-bought, and so fun to make! Just make sure you have a stick of butter handy to keep your hands buttered for pulling so it doesn't stick to you. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! (photo from bing images)

Pinch It! Rate Edit Share Print p Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on X Share in Email prep time 5 Min cook time 15 Min method Stove Top yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. peppermint extract
• 1 tsp. red food coloring

How To Make homemade candy canes

• Step 1 In heavy-bottomed large saucepan or small pot, combine first 4 ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring to hard-ball stage. (265 degrees.)
• Step 2 Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Divide into 2 portions, and add coloring to one part. Pour out onto buttered cookie sheets. (Pour half onto one sheet, then add coloring to the rest and then pour onto second sheet.) when it's cool enough to handle, start pulling each part separately. (Best done with 2 people, but if doing alone, go back and forth pulling each.)
• Step 3 When you feel like you just can't pull anymore, form into ropes and twist them together. Cut into 8" lengths, form into the shape of candy canes, and place on lightly buttered platter til fully hardened.
• Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*) calories: 204kcal, carbohydrates: 53g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 0g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, sodium: 12mg, sugar: 53g, unsaturated fat: 0g *Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Candies Keyword: #pepermint Keyword: #candycanes Keyword: #candy cane Culture: American Method: Stove Top Ingredient: Sugar

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