Description
Indulge in the rich, stretchy delight of homemade Molasses Pull Taffy, a nostalgic candy that brings back cherished childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups molasses
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Monitor the temperature, stirring until it reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- Add the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Transfer the hot mixture onto a greased marble slab or parchment-lined baking sheet carefully.
- Cool slightly for 5-10 minutes until warm but manageable.
- Begin pulling and folding the taffy with buttered hands.
- Shape it into a log with even thickness.
- Wrap in wax paper and store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature precisely. Customize flavors by adding extracts or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candy, taffy, homemade, molasses, sweet treat