Old Fashioned Molasses Candy Recipe

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Old Fashioned Molasses Candy
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Directions:

  1. Butter a jelly roll pan.set aside.
  2. In a heavy pan, combine sugar,corn syrup and vinegar.
  3. Cook over low heat till sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently, increase heat to medium.
  4. Cook until candy thermometer reads 245* stirring occasionally.
  5. Add molasses and remaining butter (2 tbls) and cook, uncovered, until 260*, stirring occasionally -
  6. Remove from heat and add baking soda, beat well.
  7. Pour into prepared pan.let stand 5 minutes or cool enough to handle.
  8. Butter fingers, pull until candy is firm but pliable.
  9. Color will be light tan.
  10. When candy is ready for cutting, pull into a 1/2 rope.
  11. Cut in 1 pieces and wrap in waxed paper or colored candy wrappers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 211.52 Kcal (886 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 47.83mg 2%
Potassium 310.36mg 7%
Total Carbs 48.88g 16%
Sugars 48.87g 195%
Protein 0.04g 0%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333 Kcal (1394 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.53g 4%
Cholesterol 12.02mg 3%
Sodium 75.29mg 2%
Potassium 488.6mg 7%
Total Carbs 76.96g 16%
Sugars 76.94g 195%
Protein 0.06g 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.7mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 5%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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