Description
Create delightful Molasses Pull Taffy with a rich flavor that evokes nostalgia and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups molasses
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix molasses, sugar, butter, and salt. Stir continuously until the ingredients blend smoothly.
- Heat the mixture: Keep stirring as the mixture heats to 250°F—this is the hard ball stage, which ensures the taffy achieves the right consistency.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, allowing the warm aroma to fill the air.
- Pour onto the workspace: Carefully pour the hot mixture onto your greased marble slab or parchment-lined baking sheet, letting it cool for 5-10 minutes until it’s warm but manageable.
- Start pulling: Grease your hands with butter, then begin pulling the taffy. Continue pulling until it becomes less sticky, transforms to a lighter color, and achieves that classic, glossy texture.
- Shape and store: Form your taffy into a log shape and wrap it in wax paper. Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
Notes
Consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor variation. Additionally, greasing your workspace ahead of time helps prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: taffy, candy, molasses, homemade, sweet treat