Molasses Taffy II Recipe

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Molasses Taffy II
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup butter (warm )
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick vegetable spray.
  2. Combine the molasses, sugar, water, and cider vinegar in a heavy 3 quart saucepan, blend.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat.
  4. Add cream of tartar.
  5. Cover and let boil 3 minutes.
  6. Uncover and brush down sugar crystals from sides of pan using pastry brush dipped into cool water.
  7. Continue to boil with minimal stirring until the temperature reaches 256°F (hard ball stage).
  8. Remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, and vanilla.
  9. Pour out onto prepared sheet.
  10. Use a spatula to fold the edges of the cooling taffy toward the center.
  11. When cool enough to handle butter (or oil) your fingertips and find a friend, child, or spouse (have them butter their hands too).
  12. Pull the taffy about 12 inches, twist, and fold back on itself.
  13. Repeat this process until the taffy becomes difficult to pull.
  14. Pull and roll into a long rope and cut with buttered scissors into small bite-sized segments.
  15. Place on waxed paper to harden.
  16. Store in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper.
  17. Makes about 1 pound.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 134.04 Kcal (561 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 6%
Cholesterol 10.17mg 3%
Sodium 19.99mg 1%
Potassium 218.94mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.61g 9%
Sugars 25.25g 101%
Protein 0.05g 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 31.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.68 Kcal (1225 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.36g 6%
Cholesterol 22.2mg 3%
Sodium 43.65mg 1%
Potassium 478.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 55.93g 9%
Sugars 55.14g 101%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 4%
Calcium 68.2mg 3%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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