Skip to Content

Molasses Taffy

Select Category

Salads Desserts Stews & Soups Fruit Based
Smoothies & Beverages
Breads Sandwiches Pasta, Rice & other grains
Sauces, Gravies & Dressings
Appetizers Breakfast
Popular

Molasses Taffy

Add to your Recipe Box
I like this recipe
CategoryDesserts
Suitable for aVegetarian
Cook time
Prep time
Serve
Property
Added byfooddude
AddedJun 01 2010 - 18:58
Views361 reads
Recipe

* 1/2 cup fancy molasses
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. vinegar
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
* 4 Tbsp. butter
* 1/8 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

1. Place molasses, sugar, vinegar and water in a heavy saucepan and cook until a small amount tried in cold water is brittle (300-310°F or 150°C). 2. Remove from heat and add butter, cream of tartar and baking soda. 3. Pour into buttered pan or onto marble surface. 4. When cool enough to handle, pull until light in color. Butter the hands before pulling. Twist. 5. Cut into one-inch pieces; wrap in squares of waxed paper.