Molasses Candy (Old-Fashioned Pull Taffy) Recipe

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Molasses candy is a old-fashioned pull taffy recipe that uses molasses as the main ingredient. This type of candy is typically made by boiling molasses and sugar together until it forms a thick syrup. The syrup is then poured onto a flat surface and allowed to cool. Once it has cooled, it is pulled and stretched until it is thin and brittle.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins
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 2 c Molasses
 1 c Brown sugar
 2 tb Butter
  c Water
 1 tb Vinegar
 1 pn Baking soda


1

Boil all together until a little tried in cold water becomes brittle.

2

Pouron a buttered dish and allow to cool.

3

When cool enough to handle, rubbutter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until lightin color.

4

Cut in small pieces.

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Ingredients

 2 c Molasses
 1 c Brown sugar
 2 tb Butter
  c Water
 1 tb Vinegar
 1 pn Baking soda

Directions

1

Boil all together until a little tried in cold water becomes brittle.

2

Pouron a buttered dish and allow to cool.

3

When cool enough to handle, rubbutter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until lightin color.

4

Cut in small pieces.

Molasses Candy (Old-Fashioned Pull Taffy) Recipe

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