This was a tradition at Christmas time in pioneer days. The children usually would "pull" the taffy.
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Mix sugar, water, butter and tartar in saucepan. Place over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat (do not stir) until a firm ballcan be made by dropping a dab into cold water.
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Remove from heat and add extract. Pour into greased pan. Let cool before children or guests begin to pull it. Keep stretching until you have long pieces about 1 inch thick. Lay on waxed paper until hard. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
