Description
A delightful homemade candy that you can enjoy with friends and family, perfect for making sweet memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon flavoring (like vanilla or peppermint)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, corn syrup, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it boil without stirring until it reaches 270°F (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in flavoring and food coloring.
- Pour the mixture onto a greased surface and let it cool slightly.
- Once cool enough to handle, butter your hands.
- Begin pulling and stretching the taffy until it becomes shiny and smooth.
- Roll the taffy into long strips and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Wrap each piece in wax paper and enjoy!
Notes
- If the taffy is too sticky, dust your hands and the surface with cornstarch to make it easier to handle.
- Experiment with different flavorings and colors to create a variety of taffy treats for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling and Pulling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg