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Old Fashioned Molasses Taffy

By: LIMOBARBIE  
"Have an old fashioned taffy pull with this delicious old time recipe. I used to make this 40 years ago when I was 9!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 pieces
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Bring the sugar, molasses, water, and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar has reached the hard ball stage, 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  2. Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and baking soda. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Once cool enough to handle, fold the taffy in half, then pull to double its original length. Continue folding and pulling until the taffy has turned golden brown, and is too stiff to pull anymore. Cut the taffy into bite sized pieces, and wrap in waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by LIMOBARBIE 
You had problems with it because you have to butter your hands and pull it until you work... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by cplady 
This was fun to make and has an excellent flavor. It's now our favorite taffy. MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by clcoulombe 
I was very successful with this recipe. It had the texture and colour that it should and... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by buterfly628 
I tried to make this recipe 3 times. I followed all the directions to a tee. I found that when... MORE

 
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