Description
Mouthwatering Molasses Pull Taffy is a rich, chewy old-fashioned candy that brings cozy flavor and homemade charm to any dessert table. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday treats, food ideas for gifting, sweet snack cravings, and fun kitchen projects when you want a classic homemade candy with deep molasses flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup molasses
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
butter or powdered sugar for hands
wax paper or candy wrappers for wrapping
Instructions
1. Lightly butter a baking sheet, shallow pan, or marble surface, and prepare a candy thermometer.
2. Add molasses, granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt to a heavy saucepan.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve completely.
4. Stop stirring and continue cooking until the candy reaches 255°F to 260°F.
5. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda.
6. Pour the hot candy onto the prepared surface and let it cool until it is safe to handle.
7. Lightly butter your hands and begin pulling the taffy, stretching and folding it repeatedly.
8. Continue pulling until the candy becomes glossy, lighter in color, and firmer.
9. Stretch into long ropes and cut into bite-sized pieces.
10. Wrap each piece in wax paper or candy wrappers and let them set fully.
Notes
Do not overcook the syrup, because even a few extra degrees can make the taffy turn hard instead of pleasantly chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
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