Molasses Candy (ole' fashioned pull taffy) Recipe

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Molasses Candy (ole' fashioned pull taffy)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 pinch baking soda

Directions:

  1. In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, cook all ingredients stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to the hard ball stage, about 260°F on candy thermometer (or a small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms a hard ball).
  3. Pour mixture into a buttered shallow pan and allow to cool.
  4. When cool enough to handle, rub butter on hands and pull the candy (small portions at a time) until light golden in color and candy has a satin-like finish.
  5. Pull into long strips 3/4 inch in diameter and cut into 1 inch pieces with a scissors.
  6. When completely cooled, wrap each piece in waxed paper, twist waxed paper closed at each end.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 749.34 Kcal (3137 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.75g 9%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 96.2mg 4%
Potassium 2544.41mg 54%
Total Carbs 180.31g 60%
Sugars 179.73g 719%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 9mg 50%
Calcium 395mg 39%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.09 Kcal (1235 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.26g 9%
Cholesterol 6.01mg 5%
Sodium 37.88mg 4%
Potassium 1001.97mg 54%
Total Carbs 71.01g 60%
Sugars 70.77g 719%
Protein 0.03g 0%
Iron 3.5mg 50%
Calcium 155.5mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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