Molasses Taffy Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Light molasses | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vinegar | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2742 Calories from Fat 217
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25 g38%
Saturated Fat 15.5 g77.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%
Sodium 812.2 mg33.8%
Total Carbohydrates 652 g217.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 586.6 g
Protein 0.26 g0.51%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C
Calcium 70.3% Iron 88.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
In it combine sugar, molasses, and 1/4 cup water.
Heat slowly, stirring till sugar dissolves.
Bring to boiling; add vinegar.
Cook to soft-crack stage (candy thermometer registers 270°F).
Remove from heat; add butter.
Sift in baking soda; stir to mix.
Pour into buttered 15 1/2 x10 1/2 x 1-inch pan.
Use spatula to turn edges toward center.
Cool till comfortable to handle.
Butter hands.
Gather taffy into a ball; pull with fingertips.
When light tan color and hard to pull, cut in fourths.
Pull each piece into a long strand 1/2 inch thick.
With buttered scissors, quickly snip into bite-size pieces.
Wrap in clear plastic wrap.
Chef
