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Peppermint Taffy
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Makes about 1 1/4 pounds. Solvang has a candy store where one can find just about everything. Barrels and Barrels of different taffies. I load up on the licorice along with the citrus and honey types. With all the pull associated with this candy making process, has to wait until I can quiet, private, and alone time to pursue this adventure.
Ingredients:
*time varies from one stove top to another - best to gauge with the candy thermometer as it yields best results.
2 cups light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon vinegar
peppermint extract
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients except flavoring in large heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, and cook until a small amount of mixture forms a hard ball when dropped in very cold water (254 degrees F. on a candy thermometer).
3. Pour onto a large buttered platter.
4. As edges cool, turn mixture toward center with a spatula. When just cool enough to handle make a hollow in center of taffy and add a few drops of flavoring.
5. Gather up taffy and pull until light, using a little butter to grease hands while pulling. twist into a long rope and cut into pieces with scissors. Wrap each piece in wax paper and store in a cool dry place. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds. Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery
By RecipeOfHealth.com