Directions:
- Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
- Combine the molasses, sugar, water, and cider vinegar in a heavy 3 quart saucepan, blend.
- Bring to a boil over medium-low heat.
- Add cream of tartar.
- Cover and let boil 3 minutes.
- Uncover and brush down sugar crystals from sides of pan using pastry brush dipped into cool water.
- Continue to boil with minimal stirring until the temperature reaches 256°F (hard ball stage).
- Remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, and vanilla.
- Pour out onto prepared sheet.
- Use a spatula to fold the edges of the cooling taffy toward the center.
- When cool enough to handle butter (or oil) your fingertips and find a friend, child, or spouse (have them butter their hands too).
- Pull the taffy about 12 inches, twist, and fold back on itself.
- Repeat this process until the taffy becomes difficult to pull.
- Pull and roll into a long rope and cut with buttered scissors into small bite-sized segments.
- Place on waxed paper to harden.
- Store in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
- Makes about 1 pound.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 134.04 Kcal (561 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 34.48 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.83g | 6% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 10.17mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 19.99mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 218.94mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.61g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 25.25g | 101% | |
| Protein | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 31.2mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 292.68 Kcal (1225 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 75.28 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.36g | 6% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 22.2mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 43.65mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 478.07mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 55.93g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 55.14g | 101% | |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 68.2mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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