Molasses Taffy
"This is a great recipe from Crosby Mosasses Company for an old-fashioned taffy, that can be made in a short amount of time, although it has to be pulled and cut and wrapped, it still is worth the wait!!"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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36-48 pieces of candy
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup molasses
- 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
directions
- Place molasses, sugar, vinegar and water in a heavy saucepan and cook until a small amount tried in cold water is brittle (256F). Remove from heat and add butter, cream of tartar and baking soda. Pour into buttered pan. When cool enough to handle, pull until light in color. Butter the hands before pulling. Twist, cut into one-inch pieces. Wrap in wax paper.
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