Insta-Caramel: The Ultimate Molasses Taffy Recipe!

Have an old fashioned taffy pull with this delicious old time recipe. I used to make this 40 years ago when I was 9!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2cupssugar

  • 1cupmolasses

  • ¼cupwater

  • 2teaspoonswhite vinegar

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • ½teaspoonbaking soda

Cooking Directions

  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Bring the sugar, molasses, water, and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar has reached the hard ball stage, 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.

  2. Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and baking soda. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, and allow to cool until cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Once cool enough to handle, fold the taffy in half, then pull to double its original length. Continue folding and pulling until the taffy has turned golden brown, and is too stiff to pull anymore. Cut the taffy into bite sized pieces, and wrap in waxed paper. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe30
Calories90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
2mg
1%
Sodium
31mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Total Sugars
19g
Calcium
23mg
2%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
161mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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