Molasses Taffy
Description
This American dessert features Butter, Molasses. (clipping has 2-3, . It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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but I think it's 2/3) 1 1/3 c Sugar (clipping says 1 1-3 -c.
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sugar..) 1 c Water Notes: From Ruby Williams' file; newspaper clipping.
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Date unknown ('50s?
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earlier?) Put butter in saucepan and when melted add sugar, molasses and water.
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Stir until sugar is dissolved, and
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boil without stirring until mixture will
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form a very soft ball that will just keep its
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shape when tried in cold water.
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Turn out on a cold platter or agate tray, and as mixture cools around sides fold toward center.
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When cool enough to handle, pull until porous and light colored with tips of fingers and thumbs.
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Be careful not to squeeze it in the hand.
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Cut in small pieces with large scissors or a sharp knife and
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arrange on slightly buttered plates, or
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wrap in wax paper.
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A few srops of oil of peppermint, clove or cinnamon may be added during the pulling
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 223.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.2g19%
- Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
- Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
- Sodium 102.5mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.0g12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 36.0g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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